Adorecream said:

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In reality, nearly everyone here is an outcast of some kind,

I actually think that's a really good point. a lot of people of whatever age have felt a connection with Prince depsite feeling like an outcast of some time. I would say that every person's Prince journey is personal and should be explored in whatever way they wish. Back in the day pre-internet there everyone's jounrney was much more isolated. I have been a fan for 27 years now and I make mistakes all the time, constantly learn new things (some I learnt from you!) and certainly wouldn't criticize someone who hasn't got it all (Who has?), if anything I'm a little jealous that they have more to discover than me!

jayspud said:

NinaB said:

jayspud said:

I actually think that's a really good point. a lot of people of whatever age have felt a connection with Prince depsite feeling like an outcast of some time. I would say that every person's Prince journey is personal and should be explored in whatever way they wish. Back in the day pre-internet there everyone's jounrney was much more isolated. I have been a fan for 27 years now and I make mistakes all the time, constantly learn new things

Not only isolated, but had 2 put in serious work. & nothing was 4 free, not even info...the magazines alone used 2 break my little piggy bank

Lol, I was lucky I was a PaperBoy so I sneakily read all the music magazines hoping to find out when a new Prince project was imminent!

avajane said:

I'm 25 years old as well but have been a fan since 2007. I understand where you are coming from but I'm guilty of being that way when once Prince passed away and people started uploading his music up on youtube for everyone to see. Do new fans or people who aren't even fans, know how difficult it was to see any live footage, bootlegs, etc? So yeah I was a bit bitter but now I'm glad his music is being exposed to the general public since many missed out on him as a result of his stance on how his music was distributed.

I am so glad that you posted this. I felt exactly the same at first about Youtube etc it seemed that people were simply putting his music out there even 'though he had made a stand against it but, like you, I am now glad that his music is being enjoyed and hopefully a whole new demographic of fans might enjoy the genius we have enjoyed and will enjoy.

Ihavenotchooseausername said:

I own everything and you don't... ha ha ha!

No, just kidding.

You ain't right.

jayspud said:

Don't feel bad. I'm an old fan (1978), had all sorts of memorabilia, tapes, etc...went through a divorce, moved, lost stuff...Life...Now I'm 55, retired, disposable income...and P's gone...At this point in my life I would've loved to have gotten to go to more concerts, but since that won't be, I'll enjoy the music, maybe rebuild my collection, maybe just enjoy the music and...I dunno.

It's been one heck of a nearly 40 year ride. If you're just starting, enjoy your journey. Don't worry about the jerks and don't measure your enjoyment along side anyone else's.

It doesn't have to be a contest to see who the bigger fan is...unless you let it be a contest.

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Oh, my god. I'm 19, and I'm probably as sad a one can be about not getting to see Prince live and not getting rare, exclusive stuff, but this "snobbery" crap is SUCH a non-issue that it's ridiculous that it was even thought of. Nobody has to cater to your spinelessness and give you baby talk. Nobody is worried about you and your ignorance!!!

GROW A DAMN BACKBONE!!!

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AnonymousFan said:

Oh, my god. I'm 19 and this is SUCH a non-issue that it's ridiculous that it was even thought of. Nobody is worried about you and your ignorance!!!

GROW A DAMN BACKBONE!!!

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AnonymousFan said:

NinaB said:

AnonymousFan said:

Oh, my god. I'm 19, and I'm probably as sad a one can be about not getting to see Prince live and not getting rare, exclusive stuff, but this "snobbery" crap is SUCH a non-issue that it's ridiculous that it was even thought of. Nobody has to cater to your spinelessness and give you baby talk. Nobody is worried about you and your ignorance!!!

GROW A DAMN BACKBONE!!!

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Ah, that's better, starting 2 feel like the org again

Told yah

Guitarhero said:

AnonymousFan said:

Oh, my god. I'm 19, and I'm probably as sad a one can be about not getting to see Prince live and not getting rare, exclusive stuff, but this "snobbery" crap is SUCH a non-issue that it's ridiculous that it was even thought of. Nobody has to cater to your spinelessness and give you baby talk. Nobody is worried about you and your ignorance!!!

GROW A DAMN BACKBONE!!!

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It you think she and is over-reacting to something, isn't that the pot calling the kettle black! Talk about an over-reaction. Rage reactions are much weaker than asserting one's self!

AnonymousFan said:

gandorb said:

AnnaStesia91 said:

AnonymousFan said:

Oh, my god. I'm 19, and I'm probably as sad a one can be about not getting to see Prince live and not getting rare, exclusive stuff, but this "snobbery" crap is SUCH a non-issue that it's ridiculous that it was even thought of. Nobody has to cater to your spinelessness and give you baby talk. Nobody is worried about you and your ignorance!!!

GROW A DAMN BACKBONE!!!

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It's a non issue but yet I have almost 20 org notes saying otherwise and you come to a three page thread just to say it wasn't an issue

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She is just trolling you.

The best thing you can do is ignore this lonely, unloved, unhappy person and not buy into her criticisms.

She doesn't even believe any of the crap she said and she only said it to hurt you.

Poor troll, she needs attention so badly that she is willing to settle for any attention at all, even negative attention.

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AnnaStesia91 said:

I've noticed that being a younger fan I've always felt like there was a lot of snobbery in the Prince community, especially from completists. I was born like 6 months before Diamonds and Pearls was released. Of course I haven't heard every single solitary thing the man put out and I can't own every piece of material because some things are out of print (and therefore out of my price bracket ) I feel like there is a lack of respect where there could be education and embrace. Also annoyed at the people that act like being poor and a Prince fan makes you less of a fan because you can't own all this rare, expensive shit. sorry for the rant, I've just come across some nasty attitudes and comments on here and on Prince fan pages and I'm thinking like, I'm 25. I couldn't get into Glam Slam at 1 years old and I think the first Prince CD I remember clear as Day is Emancipation. It's nearly impossible to know every piece of knowledge about the man as somebody twice my age, but that doesn't mean I love him any less.

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Of course you can hear everything. There is something called Bittorrent out there and you can also trade with other fans.

"rage reaction" ... ?! ... are you serious?

Why can't another young person properly say, "Hey, we're not all so affected, so please don't lump us in together."

That's an Equally Valid and respectable comment.

Some of us appreciate seeing someone else with a backbone and a pair, especially now.

gandorb said:

AnonymousFan said:

Oh, my god. I'm 19, and I'm probably as sad a one can be about not getting to see Prince live and not getting rare, exclusive stuff, but this "snobbery" crap is SUCH a non-issue that it's ridiculous that it was even thought of. Nobody has to cater to your spinelessness and give you baby talk. Nobody is worried about you and your ignorance!!!

GROW A DAMN BACKBONE!!!

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It you think she and is over-reacting to something, isn't that the pot calling the kettle black! Talk about an over-reaction. Rage reactions are much weaker than asserting one's self!

StopIt said:

"rage reaction" ... ?! ... are you serious?

Why can't another young person properly say, "Hey, we're not all so affected, so please don't lump us in together."

That's an Equally Valid and respectable comment.

Some of us appreciate seeing someone else with a backbone and a pair, especially now.

gandorb said:

It you think she and is over-reacting to something, isn't that the pot calling the kettle black! Talk about an over-reaction. Rage reactions are much weaker than asserting one's self!

I actual do respect your viewpoint, and you stated it in an effective way. It was not the viewpoint that anonymous expressed that I felt represented rage but the sheer tone of how personally attacking and emotionally over the top it seemed. I perceived it to be hypocritical to have this type of reaction to the thread while putting someone down for having an emotional reaction. That's all.

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gandorb said:

wrong thread.

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AnnaStesia91 said:

I've noticed that being a younger fan I've always felt like there was a lot of snobbery in the Prince community, especially from completists. I was born like 6 months before Diamonds and Pearls was released. Of course I haven't heard every single solitary thing the man put out and I can't own every piece of material because some things are out of print (and therefore out of my price bracket ) I feel like there is a lack of respect where there could be education and embrace. Also annoyed at the people that act like being poor and a Prince fan makes you less of a fan because you can't own all this rare, expensive shit. sorry for the rant, I've just come across some nasty attitudes and comments on here and on Prince fan pages and I'm thinking like, I'm 25. I couldn't get into Glam Slam at 1 years old and I think the first Prince CD I remember clear as Day is Emancipation. It's nearly impossible to know every piece of knowledge about the man as somebody twice my age, but that doesn't mean I love him any less.

Welcome to the org. Its a reason why many left.

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QueenofCardboard said:

gandorb said:

What the.... How did this post get on this thread and they won't let me delete it via edit. Disregard in terms of it's meaning for the thread.

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The way you delete what you wrote via edit is to insert a period in the top left corner and delete everything except that period. Then click on 'save edit' It should work, if it doesn't work keep trying and eventually it will work. It is important that you leave the period on the post. If you try to remove everything, it won't work.

Thanks. It worked!

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wavesofbliss said: