Boards Legal Fund

daveirl

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PowerHouseDan

I was going to post and ask the same thing.. I would love to be able to help out.

scojones

Was thinking of this earlier too. I'm sure one of the admins will set up a paypal account when they can get around to it. I'd be willing to donate.

Had the same thought earlier on too! I'd see if I could donate some worthwhile amount.

Thomas_S_Hunterson

Would there be any way boards could protect it's assets (i.e. servers) maybe by setting up another sister company and transferring ownership of all it's capital to that company? If all does come to all and the assets are threatened, it might be worthwhile

Beruthiel

daveirl wrote:

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Yup
I suggested the same thing to Regi last night.
I think the Admins will want to hold off for the moment but if it comes to a stage where money is needed, it's a fantastic idea. Good thinking on the SSF as a back up
I think the Admins will be pretty surprised at how many people will happily donate to a cause as righteous and moral as this one is.

Ruu_Old

Some funds are available to the admins if needed on Ruus behalf. Good idea.:)

tman

Damn fine idea!
I'd be more than happy to throw a few quid boardswards via paypal.

Mr Magnolia

Beruthiel wrote:

I think the Admins will be pretty surprised at how many people will happily donate to a cause as righteous and moral as this one is.

I think so too.

daveirl

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damien

I mentioned it previously but this is the start. It's not going to stop with just one company so an ongoing legal defense fund would be good. Why not have a version of INEX but for Irish webfora? Am sure it won't just be boards who'll keep lawyers in business.

Sleepy

Or perhaps we have legal people posting here prepared to offer their services pro-bono?

EDIT: Obviously if this isn't the case you can count me in for a contribution to such a fund.

TempestSabre

Ditto the donation idea.

greglo23

TempestSabre wrote:

Ditto the donation idea.

me also

muffler

Count me in

Beruthiel

aphex
I edited your post.

People, please lets not name any names or the thread will have to be closed.

Chucky the tree

i am just going to eat my hat

Beruthiel

Chucky the tree wrote:

i am just going to eat my hat

I'll require pics of that

daveirl

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tba

You have my chequebook... and my bow

mike65

Daveirl, Beruthiel wears the The Jackboot of Love remember!

I'll throw a few into the pot if required.

Mike.

WizZard

Me too

Verita

Beruthiel wrote:

Yup
I suggested the same thing to Regi last night.
I think the Admins will want to hold off for the moment but if it comes to a stage where money is needed, it's a fantastic idea. Good thinking on the SSF as a back up
I think the Admins will be pretty surprised at how many people will happily donate to a cause as righteous and moral as this one is.

Lots of people will be happy to donate as usual beruthie.
As have always done so before it was a popular thing to do so. (I remember when RAM was needed)

But lets not think of it a righteous and moral crusade. It is an every day thing in the buisness world. Certain un named people have the right to protect their brand. The protection of their brand will fail them in the long run but they still have the right. Do you think the people at the "top" "signed off" on the bad things? If there was a huge punch up at the boards beers last night would DeVore have been responsible? Yes or No?

It will be an interesting case and it could have huge implications. I am sure Tom et al is more than up for it.

As much as it's a case that boards.ie members are very interested in and will back boards to the core, it is not a crusade.

Just a natural part of the Evoloution.

Boards.ie FTW

I'll give mine to xSor as usual.

mike65

Verita - mystery newbie with history.

Mike.

gandalf

Cry havoc and let loose the dogs of war.

Count me in

Verita

mike65 wrote:

Verita - mystery newbie with history.

Mike.

Since 1998 Mike65.

If you had been on the net since 96 you would understand more. Privavcy is very important to some Posting now seems right.

I have browsed this site since it was the quake site. It is a very useful information site. Any question you would ask? It will be asked and there will be an answer. Sure you don't even have to ask, some one else will.

I'd hate to see boards.ie run into difficulty and have always been there for it. My money is where my mouth is. Not that I am saying I chew on my wallet.

damien

Hey Merc.

gandalf

Bah beaten to it.

Lo Merc btw

kaizersoze

Count me in aswell. Great idea.

Gone West

Lets chill out for a bit.
Wait till the admin get back to us.

Sparky

Count meh in anyways.

Redshift

Ready willling and able to donate. To the admins i'm sorry to say more money = better legal team. At least let us help you with that.

Dooom

Yeah I'll toss in a few aswell. Plus I've a cousin who's a barrister/solicitor thingy if that'd be any use.

Miguel_Sanchez

Legal case? Is this to do with the [EDITED] thing or the other [EVEN MORE EDITED] thing?

Or maybe it's the thing [EDITED] posted about getting [EDITED] by [EDITED] when he was at [EDITED]?

Wha?

What I'm saying here is can someone PM me and fill me in cause obviously we can't talk about [EDITED] here for fear of [EDITED].

Time Magazine

In addition to the ring-fenced Boards Legal War Chest Fund, I'd like to propose and donate to the ring-fenced Boards Beer Money Victory Fund for when the admins/the community win .

Tha Gopher

Sleepy wrote:

Or perhaps we have legal people posting here prepared to offer their services pro-bono?

Im your man.

I was watching Matlock in a bar last night. The sound wasnt on but I think I pretty much got the jist of it.

Mimikyu

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Nevyn

gandalf wrote:

Cry havoc and let loose the dogs of war.

Count me in

"Let slip the dogs of war." (Act III, Scene I) Julius Caesar, Shakespeare.

I am sure that people will rally around.

Gone West

Ibid wrote:

In addition to the ring-fenced Boards Legal War Chest Fund, I'd like to propose and donate to the ring-fenced Boards Beer Money Victory Fund for when the admins/the community win .

actually, without wanting to jump the gun entirely, it is possible that legal costs would be refunded to the "winning side" Especially if it was known that 100s of ordinary people contributed to the fund.

Dooom

That's usually what happens isn't it? Ie. The loser, for lack of a better description, pays the winner's legal fees?

Beruthiel

Verita wrote:

it is not a crusade..

It is if you're an old romantic at heart and have read/watched too many fantasy books/films with knights and swords in them

delly

Count me in if needed.

GoneShootin

Time
Money
Effort
Whatever is needed

<schnip>

Earthhorse

In addition to the legal fund, which I think is a great idea, would a letter writing campaign or online petition be of any help?

Basically a politely worded expression of our concern, as both users of boards.ie and potential customers of a certain company, at the heavy handedness of the action taken. If we harness even 1% of the registered user base thats over 600 letters. I'm sure users of thumped and cluas, and possibly other bulletin boards would lend their support as well.

I know the admins can't comment on this so perhaps one of the legal minds that browses boards could give their opinion.

pete

Earthhorse wrote:

I'm sure users of thumped

already PMd devore about that

Mrs_Doyle

Using old college fundraiser idea here - the boards beers seemed to be a great success, so why not book a venue and charge €5 or €10 on the door, putting all the money towards the legal fund?
From what I can see Boards seems to have a few budding band members amongst it's community, so maybe it might be a good idea to sign a few of them up to play (for free of course) on the evening.

EDIT - I have organised many a fundraising event in my time and would be happy to help with the organisation of it.
I have a few venue contacts etc, could probabaly wangle some drinks promo's too (fingers crossed).

Sleepy

If funds are required, can I make the suggestion of a charity poker tournament? A friend organised one in the Fitz last week which made over three grand for a Kenyan school and orphanage project and given the level of interest in poker on these boards I'd say you could guarantee a strong turnout.

RE*AC*TOR

As I previously indicated - I would be happy to make a donation to help cover costs in a scenario where boards.ie is being attacked.

Not entirely sure what this specific event is, I can only assume it is a further twist in a summer-long saga. I await an announcement, or to hear about it in the news.

Hagar

Mrs_Doyle wrote:

I have a few venue contacts etc,

May not be that simple, many of your venue contacts may not wish to take sides on the issue. After all they will still have to make a living when this is all over.

Who knows, this post may not even disappear ?...

Gordon

Hagar wrote:

May not be that simple, many of your venue contacts may not wish to take sides on the issue. After all they will still have to make a living when this is all over.

Who knows, this post may not even disappear ?...

Maybe not..

ro_G

over at p45 we would be happy to round up some individuals and do a whip-a-round too. that said, it would probably only buy you 3 hours of legal defense. but anyway, we'd be happy to help if you want to give P.C. or meself a shout.