So early last week I posted an article regarding the General Secretary of the MSSA, Colin Webster. While 99% of the article has not been disputed I did inadvertently get one fact wrong. A fact that Colin feels has unfairly painted him in a bad light.
A few days after the article, I was served with a warning and then subsequently Colin Webster was able to get an interdict against me and I have been forced to pull down the two articles until such time that I can appear in court before a judge to argue my rights to post the article. This point irritates me as I wasn’t given a chance to defend myself before being forced to take the articles down.
Please note this legal action is being brought on by Colin Webster in his personal capacity and not by the MSSA.
Anyway my court day is the 18th of March so at least it’s not very far away but unfortunately going to court is an extremely expensive affair.
I’ve taken my case to Dario Milo who is a partner over at Webber Wentzel. Dario’s thesis while studying for his PhD was the reason I chose him
His thesis examined privacy, reputation and freedom of the media in the context of the law of defamation and privacy, with particular emphasis on South African, English and US law.
I feel I am in great hands and am confident we will have this ruling overturned, hopefully with costs. However, when costs are awarded the end result is normally that only around 30% of the costs are returned – I will lose money even if I am judged to be 100% innocent. Again, this is something that just feels unfair.
I mentioned this in a private Facebook post to friends. A few members of the industry quickly got in touch and offered to help out a bit, and that’s where this post comes from.
Unfortunately Lazygamer.net is not rolling in the cash and I have a family to look after while working a separate full-time job, so I’m coming to you bowl in hand to ask if you would be able to help out in any way.
The deposit placed with the lawyers is R20k but going into court could easily triple that cost. If I could match my personal deposit with contributions from the community it would make my life infinitely easier.
If you are willing and able to contribute financially in any way you can submit funds to the following account
Gavin Mannion
FNB
Account Number: 62459882413
Branch Code: 255955
This is a brand new savings account that has no costs and 100% of the money will be going towards the legal fund.
Subsequent to the court case being over, any left over funds will be utilised to promote and support eSports in South Africa. We have a range of ideas for this that we look forward to sharing with you all as soon as our legal constraints are behind us.
If you are interested in only supporting the court case then that is absolutely no problem and I will be more than happy to refund the percentage of your donation not used. For example if you donate R1000 and we only use 10% of the fund I’ll return R900.
Any help you can provide would be fantastic and I will keep you updated as to the progress of the case as much as I legally can. Oh, and please use your name as a reference or else I will struggle to get your money back to you if required
For our International friends I also have a PayPal account that can be used if you prefer that option?
Last Updated: February 26, 2014
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 12:34
Gamers, UNITE! HOOOOO!
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 12:37
Do we use our real names or our awesome internet aliases when making a deposit?
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 12:37
Who are you?!
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 14:17
Who are you?
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 12:43
Well that’s totally up to you. Whenever I post to give money back I’ll use the names given
Neji
February 26, 2014 at 12:38
Can you counter sue with the charge of “wasting my gawd damn time”?
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:40
^THIS!!!!
oVg BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA... HA!
February 26, 2014 at 14:03
No, its called democracy. The person with the most money wins.
Matthew Holliday
February 26, 2014 at 16:16
makes sense to me, the case is forcing Gavin to withdraw articles, where articles are his business.
its not too much of a stretch to assume Colin would make a case to get the articles taken down and even if Colin 100% loses, his “competition” makes a financial loss from the whole thing.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:40
HOW is it that you must pay when being innocent??????
WHAT THE FLIP????
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 12:43
Welcome to the new world…
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:45
Le SIGH indeed
MichaelMatusowsky
February 26, 2014 at 12:51
You pay for the lawyers time, not the courts.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:55
You have an awesome surname!
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 12:56
It’s kind of like if Matewis went cyborg.
Rock789
February 26, 2014 at 14:01
Not new… Just real… The real world is a cruel and vicious place…
**promptly gets eaten by wild laptops roaming the Serengeti**
RinceandGATHERTroops!
February 26, 2014 at 14:06
Alas it is! Have an awesome time tonight mate! You can tell me about it at gym tomorrow… Ahem…
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 12:43
I don’t blame MSSA for this, I blame Colin.
Matthew Holliday
February 26, 2014 at 16:17
Agreed, the MSSA is incompetant, Colin is a douche.
Norm
February 26, 2014 at 20:06
Comment of the week.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:44
*donation made*
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 12:50
It’s the least we can do.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 12:51
Not THAT sort of donation 0-O
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 12:53
I don’t think that will help much.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 12:54
That’s not what she said.
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 14:16
hehehehe
HvR
February 26, 2014 at 12:44
Hope it is fine if you can wait till payday.
Also can I maybe suggest a better use of left over money; an inflatable companion for Darryn for those cold lonely nights.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:44
He already has 3
HvR
February 26, 2014 at 12:47
A few bicycle tyre patch kits then?
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:52
Hehehe, spot on
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 13:02
Yeah, I heard those things don’t take kindly to small pricks O_o
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 12:45
I would have just suggested a new glove…
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:45
You seem to have a lot of knowledge on this…
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 12:51
The whole internet does 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 13:02
What’s the internet?
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 13:12
A place with lots of pu/cats and spam? 0-O
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:22
a pu cat….
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 13:23
A place where dreams are shattered and minds broken.
VampyreSquirrel
February 26, 2014 at 13:24
@Unavengedavo:disqus ‘s brain?
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 13:25
Hehe. I’ve actually been wondering. Maybe he is a self-aware part of the internet.
RinceandGATHERTroops!
February 26, 2014 at 13:34
That’s Banana! Get it right!
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 13:34
I thought Banana was an administrator of SkyNet.
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:26
Thankfully you can’t break a mind which was broken to begin with…
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 13:26
Lucky you.
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:27
Its a gift I tell you to be mentally screwed up! 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 12:46
I suppose technically it could be?
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 12:47
You mean sexy lingerie for his girlfriend…
http://www.black.co.uk/media/images/lace_gloves_black_1_L.jpg
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 12:54
Oh snap
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:54
XD
Rags
February 26, 2014 at 13:49
Damn, that’s hot.
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 12:46
Or use the money to set up a LG store where we can buy branded stuff like T-shirts or mugs. That way we can all wait a year for our stuff to get delivered 😀
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 12:46
Never going to let me live that down are you 😉
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 12:49
Nope :P… But seriously though, having a store like that would be kinda awesome, then you can donate some of the proceeds to eSports 😀
RinceandGATHERTroops!
February 26, 2014 at 13:13
No, we are not 😉 I wear that T-Shirt with pride! Please let me know if you don’t get anything deposited, my browser was doing odd things when I transferred (I am with ABSA).
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:13
Strange I received a payment from SPGinger for R25 a few seconds ago, was that you?
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 13:14
lol
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 13:14
Was that payment for “Services” rendered? O_o
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:15
Indeed, had some “soul” cleansing to do 😛
RinceandGATHERTroops!
February 26, 2014 at 13:16
Shit, did I hit a 5 after the 2?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:17
Thanks for lunch Rince!
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:21
in this day and age R25 gets you a small lunch..
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:24
On Friday it gets you TWO PIES!
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:25
from where!?! 0_0
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:27
BP, Friday Pie Day, I see its back on!
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:30
Sweet!! thanks man
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
February 26, 2014 at 13:15
I second the store idea! I’ll have a look through the books and try to come up with some cash for donation. Fingers crossed and best of luck!
VampyreSquirrel
February 26, 2014 at 13:17
It’s a good way of Lagz making some extra cash.
Alex Hicks
February 26, 2014 at 12:47
Donated. Sorry it’s not much. With kids of my own and a single income I can’t spare much – but I had to help, even if it’s only a little bit.
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 12:52
Thanks a bunch, every bit helps and you gave a fair amount of bits
Alex Hicks
February 26, 2014 at 12:54
Least we can do. Need to out corruption and shady business practice whenever we can. I don’t have the reach, nor the time and so I need to try and support those who do.
Good luck.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 12:50
Just wired some through mate. Wish it could be more but I already sold my one kidney for a MindWipe after A:CM was released. Good luck though.
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 12:55
What is this A:CM you speak of? And where did my money go?
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 12:59
What are you on about *fingers in ears NAAA NAAA NAAA
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 12:51
Just a thought @lazygamers:disqus if you had say something on the lines of Scorpion or Clientel legal services would this of helped… Prob not though.
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 13:12
I’m going to look them up for future. might be a solid idea
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:20
Sounds silly but as I have said to my wife, that R100 or so every month may help one day when shit happens. I wish you the best of luck man and I will try and help you out man.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:54
Tell me, has the whole MSSA pressie thing gotten any further responses?
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 13:12
Not that I’ve seen
Dafuq did I just read?
February 26, 2014 at 12:55
Gavin, will you accept Dota 2 Chests and Keys? I have plenty of those!
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 12:56
LOOOOOOOL
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 12:57
If it was coins for the mobile Dungeon Keeper you could fund the whole thing.
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 13:12
Can I sell them ?
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:12
Yes but only for steam moolah
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 14:14
Hmm not sure my lawyers take steam money 😛
noxville
February 26, 2014 at 15:29
You need better lawyers then.
VampyreSquirrel
February 26, 2014 at 15:31
Think we need some bitcoins…..
Dafuq did I just read?
February 26, 2014 at 13:15
yes you can, on the steam community market…
Gobz
February 26, 2014 at 13:19
What about spare steam keys from humble bundles and the like? Don’t suppose you can do anything with those to support the cause?!
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:23
You can send them to Admiral Chief on Steam
Gobz
February 26, 2014 at 13:29
First LG, and then pleasing your cold little heart.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 13:30
The Steam key to his heart… heh.
Gobz
February 27, 2014 at 11:05
Psst. Gonna add you now. If you have any of them I’ll just offer those up in the group instead.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 27, 2014 at 11:08
Schweet, tx
noxville
February 26, 2014 at 15:30
You can’t resell those sadly :3
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 26, 2014 at 12:59
Hey Hey Gavin. I am sorry to hear how hectic this is going. I wish I could help out but I am so strapped for cash currently 🙁
I know it doesn’t help much just to say good luck. But good luck.
I will check to see what funds I can shuffle about though.
Seriously good luck Gavin. I hope that this doesn’t end up ruining you or your family in any way.
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 13:00
Same here.
Weanerdog
February 26, 2014 at 13:42
Sorry I am also not able to contribute, a little unemployed at the moment. But the best of luck to you.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 26, 2014 at 13:02
Is there no chance at all of settling out of court? Or has that ship sailed many moons ago?
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 13:11
There is always a chance. And honestly I would love for that to be the case just for financial reasons.
But I can’t take the chance of not being prepared
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 26, 2014 at 13:15
For sure. Not saying don’t be prepared.
I just really hope that you and Colin can get it settled out of court because I don’t believe you should be put in financial distress just for reporting on issues that are relevant to the public who have a right to know what is going on in the organisation that is meant to be the official esports reps for SA who say they are there to represent the public’s esports interests.
I don’t think it’s fair
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:16
I don’t think Colin understands the word “FAIR” unless its money and fake power in his own regard
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:18
Careful before you get sued.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:22
For my opinion? Hardly
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:23
be thankful this is not America.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 13:17
He who must not be named has never given the impression that fairness enters into anything.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 26, 2014 at 13:48
You know what… I’ve had a look. I can spare a little. It’s not much but I’ve made a transfer.
Another drop in the ocean. But hopefully you get loads of little drops.
Good luck dude
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 13:53
Like I said, if each one of the 4,398 people who like lazygamer.net can give only R50, then there should be enough to cover the legal costs. So every bit helps!
Gobz
February 26, 2014 at 13:04
Will definitely donate as soon as possible. Stoopid banks and their stoopid waiting periods for funds to clear.
Gobz
February 27, 2014 at 07:24
And done. Hope the drop in the ocean helps sir.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:04
What about that spam chick that makes $$$ per hour from google? Maybe she wants to donate?
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 13:05
I think the latest one is a guy.
Dr "We will fight them on the
February 26, 2014 at 13:07
Please accept my meagre donation. Good luck and thanks for all the fish err…. great articles!
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 13:12
This is not a good bye to Gavin.
There’s no need to thank him for the fish, unless you plan to stop visiting Lazygamer.net.
Dr "We will fight them on the
February 26, 2014 at 13:13
Yeah, maybe you heard of it? It’s called a joke. Please go away troll.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:14
I don’t think he is trolling, just stating something
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 13:16
Yeah, I wasn’t trolling just going along with the Hitch Hiker’s Guide movie analogy from So Long and Thanks for the Fish which is sung by the dolphins as they leave Earth.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:16
Indeed
Dr "We will fight them on the
February 26, 2014 at 13:26
Hmmm… sometimes it’s best to; in the immortal words of someone famous.
“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.”
A thumbs up or a good stuff comment would have been more in “theme” with the donation post. Again it’s the least I can do for all the amazing articles that LG has written, and hours of entertainment.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 26, 2014 at 13:17
He aint trolling 🙂 He is just showing his support that Lagz will prevail. The Vogons won’t take this site!
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 13:17
Hear hear!
Dr "We will fight them on the
February 26, 2014 at 13:36
LOL, to me he shall even be known as a Troll, and this day when the peasants (pitchforks and torches raised) did side with the beast to turn against a lowly loyal, but indubitably handsome wanderer.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 26, 2014 at 13:37
Lol. All hail troll @disqus_dQR6yNlVbg:disqus
😛
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 13:38
I take offense at being called an ugly humanoid creature that often lives under a bridge that can barely speak any languages, although the regeneration wouldn’t be so bad.
Dr "We will fight them on the
February 26, 2014 at 13:51
…
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 13:39
I’m not lowly. How rude.
Her Highness the Hipster
February 26, 2014 at 13:27
thanks dude – we appreciate all the donations! and don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere, although we’d love to be as intelligent as dolphins 😛
Dr "We will fight them on the
February 26, 2014 at 13:29
Any time, you are most welcome! I wish it was more. Good luck to you and the team.
Umar Reborn
February 26, 2014 at 13:09
This all seems so wrong….That you have to pay so much for this……
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 13:12
Quick question… What if some of the international readers would like to donate?
ZumaIsPoes
February 26, 2014 at 13:14
i love the honesty and integrity of this website , feels like a family unit here
on a side note , do they really only cover 30% of your costs even if you are 100% innocent ? WTF is that about ?
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:16
being a lawyer is good business
Jonah Cash
February 26, 2014 at 13:17
You got it man!! I told you on twitter that there is quite a few of us who can and will help!!
RinceandGATHERTroops!
February 26, 2014 at 13:19
Damn straight brother.
Guy
February 26, 2014 at 13:18
I’m donating and here is my reasoning:
1. The legal costs for something that should be freedom of speech is bullsh1t. Why should a person have to pay even if they are innocent? No one wins out of this except lawyers
2. I don’t want to see this site go down. I read it every day and check every article. What else am I going to do?
3. Your a family man like myself and this shouldn’t effect your family and be a burden.
4. Whatever money is leftover I am really hoping as a gamer that you guys can do something with it to improve eSports in SA.
So I hope my contribution helps and maybe one day our families can get together for a braai.
Jonah Cash
February 26, 2014 at 13:26
Well said man!!
Guild
February 26, 2014 at 13:54
Thanks.
And I do hope that Gavin will let us know if he still is short and needs more
Tarisma
February 26, 2014 at 13:19
Ill donate after payday tomorrow!
Mighty Meh
February 26, 2014 at 13:21
Donated, it’s not much but if everyone who benefits from this site sends something its a start!
PS: Is it wrong to wish diabetes on a certain overweight individual?
VampyreSquirrel
February 26, 2014 at 13:22
Diabetes and a serious infestation of crotch fleas to “he who must not be named”
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:24
Who Niloc?
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 13:23
Well according to the side bar, 4,397 people are following Lazygamer.net on facebook… If all of them give R50 each, then he should have more than enough to cover the fees
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:26
http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/amXMw2V_460s_v1.jpg
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 13:27
Works for me
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 13:38
Dogbert is my role model.
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 18:32
I’m more a Wally fan. My habits around the work place reflects this.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
February 26, 2014 at 13:28
Once again, the SA gaming community and our fantastic readers have humbled us. I am blown away by your generosity.
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 13:58
I asked earlier, but I think it was missed… What if some of the international readers would like to donate?
Rags
February 26, 2014 at 13:59
There is a paypal link.
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 13:59
Lol, I missed that one
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 14:31
to be fair it wasn’t there when this was published.. I added it when my brain returned to me
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 14:16
It’s not for you it’s for Gavin 😛
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
February 26, 2014 at 15:08
We’re all in this together. ;P
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 15:16
Yes we are. Best of luck to you guys.
Gareth L (That Guy)
February 26, 2014 at 19:19
It’s a scary thought that I don’t think most readers have caught on to. Well, nonetheless, no on wants you guys going anywhere. 😉
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 13:29
So if we raise R1 000 000 will the Lagz team dress up as sexy cosplay for the ION?
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:30
The whole team…. o_0 really you wanna see that?
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 13:33
Censored
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:34
What like the stick of truth…
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 13:37
I don’t want to see Darryl’s stick of truth.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 13:30
I want my money back.
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:31
You don’t need that money!
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 13:33
I value my sanity!
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 13:34
It can’t be worse than this…
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 13:34
Do I really have to?
*post watch edit*
O_o
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 13:42
Methinks the JJ doth protest too much 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 13:34
I’ve never clicked on your links, I’m not about to start now 😛
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 26, 2014 at 14:16
Dude seriously you need help
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 13:35
You cant handle your sanity!
VampyreSquirrel
February 26, 2014 at 13:59
As long as it’s only Zoe and Geoff! Not the whole team 😛
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 14:15
DONE
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 14:19
And so it shall be
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 17:01
I want more Lagz tshirts!
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 13:33
*another drop in the bucket*
Hondsepop
February 26, 2014 at 13:39
I call for a re-post or reminder early next month after payday. I’m on blank end-of-the-month saltycracks at the moment.
Rags
February 26, 2014 at 13:52
Colin is such a box.
Verrayne
February 26, 2014 at 14:07
Heard Dario on 94.7 this morning. Sounds like a cool chap also donated 🙂
Verrayne
February 26, 2014 at 14:10
Also I feel the only fair amount to donate is a years membership to the MSSA 😛
neilhza
February 26, 2014 at 15:29
I was thinking that too, but can’t find the amount on their web portal. How much is it?
Verrayne
February 26, 2014 at 15:34
500 Randelas.
neilhza
February 26, 2014 at 15:36
The same as the XBone price drop… uncanny…
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 15:40
Someone said to me it’s R100 a month.. but that seems excessive to me… still trying to find out
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 14:15
Oh really? What was he talking about?
Verrayne
February 26, 2014 at 14:21
It was about why the Oscar case can be broadcast. Why the judges ruling was the way it was etc.
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 14:31
awesome… from my brief chats he does appear to be an excellent attorney…
Craig "Crios" Boonzaier
February 26, 2014 at 14:13
if you don’t mind waiting, I only get paid on the 29th, luckily our company is “generous” enough to shift that to the 28th this month, so i can make a donation this weekend
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 14:15
I’m a very patient man :)/… Thanks a ton
PsyKo
February 26, 2014 at 14:17
R100 incoming. I really hope we can make a dent in those costs for you. ManBearPig needs to face the end of a barrel, and I consider this the best value for money I have spent so far
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 14:33
You wonderful guys have made a massive dent in the costs.. I feel so incredible right now
RinceandGATHERTroops!
February 26, 2014 at 14:40
Well you put a lot of effort into beguiling us into believing this story. I hope your new holiday home in your much-loved Cape Town makes you happy.
Rags
February 26, 2014 at 15:10
Yeah, giving him money for the effort. We all see right through his cunning plans.
neilhza
February 26, 2014 at 14:48
Will donate some £ soon. If the community can unite against him then perhaps it can dispose of these ridiculous legal shenanigans and not have a repeat of the Southern Barbarians sham.
B4d R0b0t
February 26, 2014 at 14:18
Hey Gavin please can you put up your PayPal. That why not only South Africans can help.
Rags
February 26, 2014 at 14:25
Check link right at the borrom 🙂
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 14:32
It’s up now…
RinceandGATHERTroops!
February 26, 2014 at 14:37
Good call bro.
Craig "JustPlainJimmy" Martin
February 26, 2014 at 14:21
Done, good luck mate 🙂
Draco Lusus
February 26, 2014 at 14:21
Really broke, cause of that delightful tip about the Kalahari voucher codes, but as soon as I have cash, I’ll be sure to deposit some cash. Love the website, I don’t even read international gaming sites anymore. Please do us a favour and post a reminder again, maybe on Monday?
Sk3tz0
February 26, 2014 at 14:32
Thats a swak move.. what a cock.. !!! I say this person should maybe, have a little accident.. recently watched the Soprano’s Series again.. some interesting suggestions..
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 14:33
lol I’m busy watching Breaking Bad… The Soprano’s have nothing on this psycho
Sk3tz0
February 26, 2014 at 14:35
I have a long love for the Mafia Genres… “Luca Brasi Sleeps with the Fishes”
Grimthwacker
February 26, 2014 at 14:48
And…. donation done! Good luck!!
Spathi
February 26, 2014 at 14:53
The best of luck, I really hope they suffer a humiliating defeat! My contribution won’t be much, but every little helps!
michiel Bekker
February 26, 2014 at 15:01
Payment Made,Kick Ass and Chew Bubblegum!
HighlanderZA
February 26, 2014 at 15:07
Done.
Scruff304
February 26, 2014 at 15:08
Hope you meet your goal @lazygamers:disqus Good luck with the case!
Gavin Mannion
February 26, 2014 at 15:33
Thanks, both are looking very good right now which is excellent
Scruff304
February 26, 2014 at 15:42
Awesome to hear! Hope the contribution helps…
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 17:00
Next do a kickstarter!
Gerhard Davids
February 26, 2014 at 15:11
Let’s do this.
Scratch17
February 26, 2014 at 15:38
Done, son. Good luck in court.
V@mp
February 26, 2014 at 15:50
Bummer.
I know it’s not a lot, but i hope it helps.
Gavin Mannion
February 27, 2014 at 07:30
Every single bit helps and restores my trust in humanity.. it is hugely appreciated
D
February 26, 2014 at 16:21
Fuck that guy! This isn’t America where every Tom, Dick and Harry hides behind litigation. R1000 coming your way shortly!
Gavin Mannion
February 27, 2014 at 07:28
Wow.. champion
Darksinne
February 26, 2014 at 16:36
Kind of feel that this was brought on by relentlessly pissing the guy off… Not saying you should stop, but I’m not surprised it came to this.
What does irk me is that this has become an issue that empties pockets. But I guess ‘journalists’ have some sort of obligation to share the truth, even if it costs them their savings.
Gavin Mannion
February 27, 2014 at 07:28
Yeah I did expect it to come to this as he ran out of other options to distract from what was beng reported.
But what’s the other option? To ignore something I feel strongly is stunting eSports locally and just let him carry on bullying everyone?
It’s a matter of principal and something I felt was my duty to report on. Scary and stressful but the community has been amazing
Robert Hart
February 26, 2014 at 17:02
Donated.
neilhza
February 26, 2014 at 17:09
Would moving your host offshore protect you from future litigation?
Gavin Mannion
February 27, 2014 at 07:27
We are offshore, but no it doesn’t work that way unfortunately
Gareth L (That Guy)
February 26, 2014 at 19:15
Randelas inbound this weekend!
Man, what an incredible community you guys have. I’m proud to be a part of it.
Stan Smith
February 26, 2014 at 21:40
Good on you Gavin. About time somebody stands up to this BS.
Terrence W Pringle
February 26, 2014 at 22:07
(HELLMACHER) – Donated! It’s time to kick ass and chew bubblegum Lazygamer!
Mark Vincer
February 27, 2014 at 08:25
Put up a progress bar. Nothing drives donations like a mother-flippin’ progress bar
Gavin Mannion
February 27, 2014 at 08:52
Trying to find an awesome way to do that.;.. will definitely have one by Monday
Mark Vincer
February 27, 2014 at 09:02
I had a donation drive to fund a new laptop on my site, it was slow until I put up a mother-flippin’ progress bar. Laptop acheived!
Hammersteyn
February 27, 2014 at 08:29
You know what, it’s gonna be worth it when Gavin can post another article about his day in court and how successful it was.
Mark Vincer
February 27, 2014 at 09:01
DENNY CRANE
Hammersteyn
February 27, 2014 at 09:05
LOL!
Mark Vincer
February 27, 2014 at 09:07
Is your name a play on The ABC Warriors?
Hammersteyn
February 27, 2014 at 09:09
Yes sir!
Mark Vincer
February 27, 2014 at 09:11
Ah awesome! Good series. Mine is a play on my name.
Hammersteyn
February 27, 2014 at 09:25
Vark Mincer? hehehe. Mines also a play but only on the one half
janseng
February 27, 2014 at 09:02
Lazy gamer donations > MSSA fees
Well in this blog post
Matatheni Mosotho insults Gavin.
http://esportscommentator.blogspot.com/2013/10/maybe-mannion-does-not-have-gamers-at.html
If you were to take him to court, i wonder if colin would show up?
Hammersteyn
February 27, 2014 at 09:10
No comments on that article because no one cares.
FSR
February 27, 2014 at 09:17
*flamesuit on* I’m sorry, but how the fuck is this any of our problems?! You, Gavin, decided to “take on this fight” and you fucked up. As you have said, this is Webster v Mannion, not MSSA v Lazygamer. Because of that i will not be donating a cent. Think before you write. This is a hard lesson to learn, but clearly a lesson that needs to be learned.
Unavengedavo
February 27, 2014 at 09:23
Well if Gavin does lose the case then it affects his staff as well, so it does affect lazygamer. And it is not our problem, because it doesn’t affect us in any way.
But the difference is, we the community care about this website and these guys and that is why we are helping out.
For Real
February 27, 2014 at 09:27
Then you should donate to the running costs of the site, not to someone else, who by his own admission, is in a personal legal battle with another individual.
FSR
February 27, 2014 at 09:36
Then Gavin should have thought about his staff before making things personal with Webster? That’s my point. Do what ever you want with your hard earned money.
B4d R0b0t
February 27, 2014 at 11:22
It is not your problem or as your state fucking problem. Nothing is, also are you unable to realize that the case is a result of plain old reporting ? Or am I to understand that you think people are better off being silent on the threat of legal action ? If you answer is yes why don’t you (and I will use your beautiful and expressive language) go fuck right off you fascist loving, jackboot wearing fool.
FSR
February 27, 2014 at 11:37
No, the issue is that it was NOT “plain old reporting”. Gavin chose to “expose this mans character” and brought up stuff that should not be broadcast to the public, ESPECIALLY not in the context it was. It was defamatory. FACT. A “journalist” would know better. No Gavin is in the shit and his “community” must bail him out? It’s like me saying “Guys i punched a cop for telling me i’m speeding, and i WAS speeding, but i did it on behalf of all motorists, so please will all motorists contribute to my legal fees.” Look, I’m not a fan of Webster or the MSSA. But i’m also not a fan of this personal spat between Gavin and Colin. It’s childish. By all means take the fight to the organisation, but leave it at that. This has become a playground sandpit fight and is boring and insulting that the community is now being asked to help financially. Also, thanks for keeping it civil, I called no one names and didn’t get personal. Stay classy.
FSR
February 27, 2014 at 11:43
At least i have the balls to stand by my statement… and not delete it.
B4d R0b0t
February 27, 2014 at 11:46
I deleted it before you commented. I deleted it because I was getting all prissy and all I really needed was coffee. Once I had half a cup I realized I didn’t care what you said, I can put it back if its that important.
FSR
February 27, 2014 at 11:50
No need to put it back up. I am more than entitled to my opinion, and the expression thereof. As are you. But we can all be civil now can’t we?
B4d R0b0t
February 27, 2014 at 11:56
Are you like a hipster or something ? Do I need more coffee ? How was your first post civil in any way ? Am drowning in internet irony right now….*help*
FSR
February 27, 2014 at 11:57
*slow clap* keep on keepin’ on buddy.
B4d R0b0t
February 27, 2014 at 12:00
Something, something fucking, fuckity, fuck, fuck.
neilhza
February 27, 2014 at 12:20
So you’ve decided Gavin is guilty before it’s even gone to trial? If his journalism is so bad, what are you doing here reading it?
FSR
February 27, 2014 at 12:23
It’s not about guilt. It’s about making a mistake and taking responsibility for it. Nothing more nothing less. I stated my reasons for not contributing, and i stand by them.
neilhza
February 27, 2014 at 12:24
“It’s not about guilt. It’s about making a mistake and taking responsibility for it.” Contradiction FTW
FSR
February 27, 2014 at 12:29
I meant guilt in the legal sense. <3
neilhza
February 27, 2014 at 12:38
Gonna stop feeding the troll now.
FSR
February 27, 2014 at 13:21
Because i have an unpopular opinion I’m branded a troll? There’s a difference between sharing a valid opinion (and defending it) and trolling.
neilhza
February 27, 2014 at 12:10
Not much but I hope it helps, I hate to see people bullied for doing good work.
Kromas
February 27, 2014 at 19:53
By what time do you need it. I am asking becaue this post is brought to you by gprs tech in the middle of nowhere and I will only have the satellite installed by tommorrow evening. Banking is going to be a major pain until this site is up.
Tbone187
March 3, 2014 at 14:23
Truth is, this site should watch their words more carefully. Their inconsiderate approach to their articles gets rather annoying and I can see why this Colin dude is frustrated. Use it, lose it, don’t care really…!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
March 21, 2014 at 18:15
4 days to go, and then it’s pay day. Will order a Bacon T-shirt. By the way, I’d love a Lazygamer beret lol!