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Another quick update on our legal battle

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I’ve received a few questions in public and private recently about the on going court battle that Colin Webster has launched against me. There isn’t much to say now but here is the quick update.

Mr Webster has filed his returning affidavit in time. I’m not sure what I am and am not allowed to say about what’s been written in that document but I can say nothing new was brought up and while the end result of litigation can never be predicted I do feel we are in the right.

The next step now is that Colin’s attorneys need to present their heads of argument by the 7th of May (I think) and then finalise ours before the 21st of May and then we meet in High Court on the 22nd of May.

Colin Webster didn’t feel he needed to show his face at the last court appointment, as is his right, and I’m not going to be surprised if he doesn’t show on the 22nd.

I will however be there and will let you know exactly how it goes.

In exciting news we have secured a hefty amount of funding from an external source which I cannot reveal at this time. Once the legal is sorted out on that I will let you know but I will say for now it’s funding that a group puts aside for media outlets who are abused by the court systems.

So right now we should have the full amount required thanks to you guys who put forward a whopping R34 000 in shirt purchases and donations. I’ve put forward an additional R30 000 so far and the fund should cover the rest. The court case delay has also enabled me two extra months of my main job as a software developer to raise more funds so I can now look forward to not having to sell my car to cover costs.

Nothing about litigation is fun and I truly wish this could have been settled amicably but sometimes logic can’t win out.

Again please keep your comments clean as Colin Webster is reading all these articles and printing them off as evidence. You are free to comment but please keep the insults and accusations to something that is factually backed up.

And on that note, Hi Colin

wavingman

Last Updated: February 20, 2017

129 Comments

  1. Admiral Chief in Space

    April 15, 2014 at 12:37

    “funding that a group puts aside for media outlets who are abused by the court systems”

    Interesting. Good to know

    Reply

  2. Admiral Chief in Space

    April 15, 2014 at 12:38

    Please guys, I agree, don’t post bad things here

    Reply

    • Kromas

      April 15, 2014 at 13:20

      Depends on your definition of bad. Micheal Jackson “Bad” or Micheal Jackson bad. 😛

      Reply

  3. Admiral Chief in Space

    April 15, 2014 at 12:38

    Gavin, you should enter that software comp, R100k should help 🙂

    Reply

  4. Admiral Chief in Space

    April 15, 2014 at 12:38

    So when is the shirt coming? 😛

    Reply

    • Bob the Zealot

      April 15, 2014 at 12:40

      When the court case is settled? 🙂

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in Space

        April 15, 2014 at 12:42

        Hah, I can live with that

        Reply

    • Gavin Mannion

      April 15, 2014 at 12:41

      Following up… the printers are taking longer than promised

      Reply

    • Rince Striving Abomination

      April 15, 2014 at 12:48

      There is actually a very simple equation to answer your questions.
      Kalahari Refund Policy X Zoe ? R30,000 = N

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in Space

        April 15, 2014 at 12:48

        Zoe’s PIE????

        Reply

        • Rince Striving Abomination

          April 15, 2014 at 12:49

          Apple Crumble? 0-o

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 15, 2014 at 12:49

            Baard-pie?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            April 15, 2014 at 13:16

            That escalated quickly.

  5. Kensei Seraph

    April 15, 2014 at 12:42

    As I said before (I think):
    Good luck, hopefully you won’t need it though.

    Reply

  6. Hammersteyn

    April 15, 2014 at 12:42

    I imagine “his” childhood was something like this

    http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/aD0NbEO_460sa.gif

    Reply

    • Kensei Seraph

      April 15, 2014 at 12:43

      A part of that kid just died.

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in Space

        April 15, 2014 at 12:43

        Did he go on to become Peter Moly Moly?

        Reply

        • Kensei Seraph

          April 15, 2014 at 12:45

          I would answer that but both Gavin and you have asked us to keep it polite.

          Reply

      • Gavin Mannion

        April 15, 2014 at 12:46

        a part of me just died

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          April 15, 2014 at 12:47

          Some people believe he is actually controlling the truck

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 15, 2014 at 12:48

            Well, since you put it that way, LOOOOL

          • Kensei Seraph

            April 15, 2014 at 13:12

            All we know is that he must not be named.

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:28

            Gavin did ask nicely.

          • Kensei Seraph

            April 15, 2014 at 13:34

            But Gavin said nothing about old Voldy.
            Although I’m not sure if you read/watched any of the Harry Potter books/movies.

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:37

            Seen the movies, got what you were going for 😉

          • Kromas

            April 15, 2014 at 13:15

            EA sent him a message to pay up or the truck will cometh!

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:17

            Hahaha

          • Tiaan Pat

            April 15, 2014 at 13:15

            Dude i laughed so hard right now that people in the office looked at me weirdly….

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:17

            Couldn’t stop laughing either

          • Scruff304

            April 15, 2014 at 14:35

            Some say…

          • Skyblue

            April 15, 2014 at 21:01

            Now that is one priceless comment (and I thought my heart was broken after the initial GIF)

    • Rince Striving Abomination

      April 15, 2014 at 12:44

      HAHAHAHAH!

      Reply

    • CAE9872

      April 15, 2014 at 12:51

      That’s horrible – shame poor guy!

      Reply

  7. Umar's Sin

    April 15, 2014 at 12:44

    Is that Viking? I quite enjoyed that game….

    Reply

  8. Norm the Horrible

    April 15, 2014 at 12:44

    All the best to you @Gavin Mannion:disqus for the rest of this court case. I’m sure it is safe to say that we all here back you 110%.

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      April 15, 2014 at 12:45

      Indeed

      Reply

    • Skyblue

      April 15, 2014 at 20:52

      NORM!!!!!!

      Reply

      • Norm the Horrible

        April 16, 2014 at 10:07

        😀

        Reply

  9. Rince Striving Abomination

    April 15, 2014 at 12:44

    Hang a second… “I’ve put forward R30,000 of this” Did you leave out the “and the other R4000 went to a nice new monitor?” 0-O

    Reply

    • Gavin Mannion

      April 15, 2014 at 12:45

      no I’ve added R30k… you rockstars have put in more than me so far

      Reply

      • Rince Striving Abomination

        April 15, 2014 at 12:48

        Just messing with ya. Good to hear the community stood fast.

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          April 15, 2014 at 12:49

          I wonder if “he” got any community support

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 15, 2014 at 12:49

            shhhhhhhhhhhhh

        • Hammersteyn

          April 15, 2014 at 12:51

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 15, 2014 at 12:53

            Awwww jissssss

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 15, 2014 at 12:54

            I actually saw this happen to an old mate of mine (except I helped him pick up and put in his car)
            Crrrrrraaaaaazy lady

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 12:55

            Good on you

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 15, 2014 at 12:57

            Yeah, didn’t know what to do, cuz not my fight, so I just helped him.

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 12:57

            And of to the pub you went tralalalalala

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 15, 2014 at 12:58

            Lol, something like that

          • Skyblue

            April 15, 2014 at 20:50

            Pure WIN. Ta bud!

          • Hammersteyn

            April 16, 2014 at 09:34

            It’s definitely something that separates men from women. The way we can stick together in an instant.

      • Admiral Chief in Space

        April 15, 2014 at 12:50

        LALALALALALALALALAAAAAAAAA I’M A ROCKSTAR!!!

        Reply

        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          April 15, 2014 at 13:01

          Careful, won’t Katy Perry get jealous hearing you sing Pink songs?

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 15, 2014 at 13:02

            If she was jealous of me, I’d say that’s:
            [Achievement Unlocked]

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            April 15, 2014 at 13:05

            lol

          • Rince Striving Abomination

            April 15, 2014 at 13:04

            I think she’ll be more jealous he’s now moved on *RUNS

      • Skyblue

        April 15, 2014 at 20:50

        Good luck/sense is all.

        Reply

  10. So much lolz

    April 15, 2014 at 12:50

    LOL. “Our” court battle

    Reply

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      April 15, 2014 at 13:05

      Hi Colin.

      Reply

    • Rince Striving Abomination

      April 15, 2014 at 13:07

      There are R34,000 examples of OUR here. Can you guess what they are?

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        April 15, 2014 at 13:08

        guys?

        Reply

        • Rince Striving Abomination

          April 15, 2014 at 13:08

          refresh 😛

          Reply

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:09

            No thanks, I don’t judge by the way…

          • Rince Striving Abomination

            April 15, 2014 at 13:10

            😛 Was ‘guess’ you Prick!

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:10

            HAHAHAHA!

      • Chip

        April 15, 2014 at 13:11

        You done having your little Braveheart moment? How about you all grab each other’s hands and form a circle of power to ward off all the anti-Lazygamer types.

        Reply

        • SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad

          April 15, 2014 at 13:11

          Already done that. To the tune of R34 000.

          Just saying.

          Reply

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:11

            XD

          • Chip

            April 15, 2014 at 13:12

            Well done on funding piss poor untrained journalism.. hope you feel better about yourself.

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:13

            Very much so.

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:14

            Also Sport24 called, they are missing a troll.

          • Gavin Mannion

            April 15, 2014 at 13:15

            I fully understand there are people who disagree and you are perfectly allowed to do that.

            The only reason the updates keep coming so that people who do care know what happened with the money.

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:16

            On that note, do you still need funding? Just to prove a point. Pay day isn’t to far off now and it should be in time for the court case.

          • Gavin Mannion

            April 15, 2014 at 13:24

            Right now we are actually okay.. the offer is much appreciated but right now I think we are good..

          • Lardus-Resident Perve

            April 15, 2014 at 13:17

            If it is such poor and untrained journalism, why are you even on here reading and commenting? Do you not have better things to do? You are welcome to be here of course, not trying to chase you away or anything.

          • Chip

            April 15, 2014 at 13:18

            Call it.. entertainment.

          • Lardus-Resident Perve

            April 15, 2014 at 13:22

            Aaah I get it. Small things amuse a small mind? 😛 LoL only joking

          • Gavin Mannion

            April 15, 2014 at 13:25

            Since we are in the business of entertainment I take that as a compliment 🙂

          • Skyblue

            April 15, 2014 at 20:57

            Your BLOG is unattended, shue fly, don’t bother me

          • Rince Striving Abomination

            April 15, 2014 at 13:18

            Very very much so.

          • SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad

            April 15, 2014 at 13:20

            First, I’d like to point out two important points.

            Point A: Your accusation that the journalism on lazygamer is “piss poor” is naught more than an opinion (one not shared by the majority of the community). However, I grant you the right to have (and share) your opinions.

            Point B: Your accusation that the journalists who write for Lazygamer are untrained may be true. However, I’m not aware of any institute which offers an accredited course on writing game reviews. Please link where such courses are available (in SA institutions please). Indeed, one could argue that some of the greatest journalists were also untrained (in the traditional sense of the word). Examples include William Stead, and a whole bunch of other people you’ve never heard of.

            Second point of business, I’d like to point out that we’re all trying to be civil here. Because Colin Webster is watching. And because we’re really nice people (except Rince – he is Ginger and can’t be trusted). That doesn’t mean that Colin Webster gets to goat (hahaha) us into ramming our heads together.

          • Rince Striving Abomination

            April 15, 2014 at 13:21

            Hey! true though.

          • Gavin Mannion

            April 15, 2014 at 13:24

            Actually Darryn is a university trained Journalist… Zoe and I are universally trained other things and Geoff is nothing.. besides being the smartest man I know in the world

          • Rince Striving Abomination

            April 15, 2014 at 13:24

            But, is Darryn housetrained?

          • Gavin Mannion

            April 15, 2014 at 13:25

            now you’re just being picky

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:26

            XD

          • SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad

            April 15, 2014 at 13:26

            Well I put the “may be true” because I didn’t know. And I wouldn’t want to cast anyone in a negative light (especially regarding their education and level of proficiency in their chosen field) without having at least a FEW facts. But I’m glad you can put those concerns to rest. We are trained. Booyah!

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:27

            Batman also went to a University….. just saying.

          • SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad

            April 15, 2014 at 13:28

            But he dropped out..

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:29

            Oops

          • Skyblue

            April 15, 2014 at 13:26

            Stop feeding it

          • SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad

            April 15, 2014 at 13:28

            I have heard that if you feed a Troll enough logic, it will eventually implode. This has something to do with science. I’m not quite certain how it works. But it’s a myth that’s out there.

            I’m just doing my bit to civilise. Sid would be proud.

          • Chip

            April 15, 2014 at 16:20

            No, sorry.. I’m still here and have not imploded as yet.

          • Skyblue

            April 15, 2014 at 20:55

            And wrong as usual ;-p

          • Chip

            April 15, 2014 at 16:24

            Point A: Your opinion that my opinion is only an opinion is only your opinion. Oh and thanks for granting me my rights, how generous of you.

            Point B: Sorry for a second there I thought were commenting on news story that is the result of a some investigative journalism that was previously done.. didn’t realize this was actually a game review all along.. WOOPS!

          • SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad

            April 15, 2014 at 16:54

            A: Please consult a dictionary regarding the meaning of the word “opinion”. Also, it’s my pleasure. This is a freedom which should be afforded to all human beings. Well, all of us except Gavin, if you believe Colin.

            B: I knew you had no idea who William Stead was. Hence your “investigative journalism” comment. The lolz is strong in this one.

          • Johan du Preez

            April 15, 2014 at 13:57

            News24 is —> that way

        • Rince Striving Abomination

          April 15, 2014 at 13:18

          What @SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad:disqus just said. Does it burn you when a community gets together like this?

          Reply

        • Rince Striving Abomination

          April 15, 2014 at 13:20

          Hey, at least you got it right. In Braveheart Wallace shouted FREEDOM which is EXACTLY WHY WE ARE SUPPORTING GAVIN.

          Reply

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:22

            Only we don’t have swords or spears or even bows and arrows. Just wallets….
            Are we winning yet?

          • Lardus-Resident Perve

            April 15, 2014 at 13:23

            You don’t have a sword? Or a spear? With what shall ye fight after the Apocalypse?

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:24

            Will worry about that when the time comes 😛

          • SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad

            April 15, 2014 at 13:24

            We won the moment the British took Gavin to court.

          • Rince Striving Abomination

            April 15, 2014 at 13:28

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:29

            Hahaha, I’d love to go drinking with him

          • SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad

            April 15, 2014 at 13:30

            You’d probably end up at the Zoo. Hunting a Tiger.

          • Hammersteyn

            April 15, 2014 at 13:32

            Or I could swing by Mike Tysons house.

  11. Sophia Patel

    April 15, 2014 at 12:58

    • Hammersteyn

      April 15, 2014 at 13:08

      I agree

      Reply

      • Axon1988

        April 15, 2014 at 13:45

        Sophia Patel? You son called!

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          April 15, 2014 at 13:48

          LOL, Scott Pilgrim

          Reply

          • Axon1988

            April 15, 2014 at 13:55

            Yay you get a hi five! TO THE FACE

  12. Doug

    April 15, 2014 at 12:59

    colin is so faarking annoying. Like imagine the most annoying thing you can think of. oh wait its already colin

    Reply

  13. Guild

    April 15, 2014 at 13:30

    Relieved that everything is covered financially. (Don’t think I could spare another donation after our house robbery)
    And its awesome to see the support that has come from the community for you Gavin. Now we wait and see how this turns out.

    Reply

    • Axon1988

      April 15, 2014 at 13:46

      I love getting robbed! Specially when Insurance wants to fight your claim. It’s absolutely wonderful.

      Reply

      • Guild

        April 15, 2014 at 13:51

        I’m still waiting on insurance to spin the wheel and tell me how much they willing to give me. Crap thing is they only stole my gaming gear (ps, headset, games, laptop, etc).

        Reply

        • Axon1988

          April 15, 2014 at 13:56

          That’s what would annoy me. Take the bloody jewellery and other things. Leave my gaming alone!

          Reply

        • Gavin Mannion

          April 15, 2014 at 14:36

          Worst things to lose in a robbery.. you never get back your awesome stuff

          Reply

          • Guild

            April 15, 2014 at 14:44

            I’m pissed about the lose of photo’s, video’s and documents. Thought I had it backed up but looks like I didn’t. Hoping the police are able to recovery my laptop.

          • Gavin Mannion

            April 15, 2014 at 14:48

            You weren’t backing up into the cloud?

          • Guild

            April 15, 2014 at 15:09

            Nope. I was mainly using Dropbox for images and videos but I see that only my ipad and iphone are linked. My PC documents file for whatever reason wasn’t linked. So didn’t backup. I realize now it was a bad decision not to backup to the cloud either. Just didn’t think they could have broken in by kicking in my front door. But ya, lessons learnt. Forking out R50k on more security now

          • Gavin Mannion

            April 15, 2014 at 15:11

            R50k… That place must be like fort knox now

          • Guild

            April 15, 2014 at 15:22

            It’s not too bad. Trying to keep it aesthetically pleasing without making it look like a prison. The big expensive items are from Trellidor. Installing roller shutters on the front door, dining room and patio.

    • Hammersteyn

      April 15, 2014 at 13:50

      Best of luck with all that crap. We love in a awesome country for the most part.Sometimes stuff like this just happens. Hopefully everyone is okay?

      Reply

      • Guild

        April 15, 2014 at 13:55

        Thankfully the family is safe. We were at work and my daughter at creche. They broke the gate open and just kicked down the door. Real pain in the ass. Only getting the door fixed tomorrow. It’s being irritating and annoying to say the least.

        Reply

  14. Tomahawk "Lightning" Jones

    April 15, 2014 at 15:12

    So you can sue people and not show up in court? Tomahawk “Lightning” Jones ain’t thumbing that shit right there. And neither is my negro brethren, Yeezus — are you, Yeezus?

    http://theezyknowsbest.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/reaction-kanye-west-shaking-head-no-nope-1380707514d.gif

    Reply

    • Skyblue

      April 15, 2014 at 20:53

      Best GIF ever, lulz

      Reply

  15. Graeme

    April 16, 2014 at 06:53

    A leader is open to criticism and discussion. This country is not a dictatorship for the wealthy.

    Reply

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