Anti-Fascist Solidarity. Funds needed.

[albionism]

I'm not sure if this is allowed, please delete if not, but anyway, this
is a shout out to help a comrade. Paul DM is a top geezer. He was
in a confrontation with a group of "ProudBoys"in Brisbane,
he got the better of them, and they went crying to the authorities
and had him charged. If you are able to help this lovely bloke by
chucking a couple of quid in for his legal expenses, please do.

Paul DM Legal Defence Fund, organized by Paul DM

I've been charged with two counts of assault after a confrontation with some local Proud Boys. Mon… Paul DM needs your support for Paul DM Legal Defence Fund

www.gofundme.com

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Good idea for a thread albionism I have donated.

 

[Pickman's model]

donated

 

[hitmouse]

If you haven't already, it'd be a good idea to reach out the International Antifascist Defence Fund: About You can reach them at antifaintl@gmail.com

 

[tony.c]

Donation sent.

 

[AmateurAgitator]

Have made a donation and shared on facebook

 

[Serge Forward]

Done.

 

[steeplejack]

Donated thanks for sharing!

 

[albionism]

If you haven't already, it'd be a good idea to reach out the International Antifascist Defence Fund: About You can reach them at antifaintl@gmail.com

Thanks for that, I've passed it on xxx

 

[TopCat]

Well done for sharing. I sent the money I saved being sober. The scooter can wait.

 

[albionism]

Well done for sharing. I sent the money I saved being sober. The scooter can wait.

Thanks to you all <3 Old mate is feeling overwhelmed with
all the love and solidarity being shown by people from all over xxx

 

[TopCat]

Just realised it’s in Australian dollars. I will go back and give a bit more.

 

[tony.c]

If you haven't already, it'd be a good idea to reach out the International Antifascist Defence Fund: About You can reach them at antifaintl@gmail.com

Perhaps those who are in contact could notify Anti-Fascist Network and Football Lads & Lasses Against Fascism.

 

[Pickman's model]

Perhaps those who are in contact could notify Anti-Fascist Network and Football Lads & Lasses Against Fascism.

According to the link the afn know about it

 

[tony.c]

albionism I just tried to look at the fund raising page, and it shows 'Campaign not found'. Do you know if there is a problem?

 

[Serge Forward]

Shut down?

 

[albionism]

Shut down?

I have just received this message from Paul DM

" Hi mate. Have turned off the donation button etc coz the
piss boys are mass reporting it and i can't access the money
pending the review. It may be shut down altogether. "

 

[hitmouse]

Ah, was worried it might be something like that, was trying to think of sites that are more pressure-resistant - I know Firefund is activist-run and so hopefully won't pull stuff as easily, I think Action Network might be worth trying as well? If anyone's in contact with the Defence Fund people I mentioned earlier, they must have experience of a ton of fundraisers that have been subject to this kind of pressure so they might be able to advise which hosting sites are least likely to cave.

 

[albionism]

Ah, was worried it might be something like that, was trying to think of sites that are more pressure-resistant - I know Firefund is activist-run and so hopefully won't pull stuff as easily, I think Action Network might be worth trying as well? If anyone's in contact with the Defence Fund people I mentioned earlier, they must have experience of a ton of fundraisers that have been subject to this kind of pressure so they might be able to advise which hosting sites are least likely to cave.

Thanks mate, I'll send him those links.

 

[TopCat]

Will he get the money?

 

[albionism]

I don't know how it works when they suspend your fundraiser.

 

[Serge Forward]

As long as the cunts don't pocket it for themselves.

 

[cantsin]

I don't know how it works when they suspend your fundraiser.

could he / they just provide a paypal addy, and we all use circulate that as best as possible ?

 

[albionism]

could he / they just provide a paypal addy, and we all use circulate that as best as possible ?

He's looking at alternatives at the moment.

 

[tony.c]

As long as the cunts don't pocket it for themselves.

I wouldn't think they would do that. Probably if they don't give it to Paul they will return donations to people who gave them.

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Keep us posted albionism that sounds like a pain in the arse for Paul.

 

[albionism]

It seems the donations are being refunded. A benefit gig
has been organized for next month in Brisbane xx

 

[tony.c]

If there is another way set up for us to donate let us know. Maybe we can buy tickets for the gig?

 

[albionism]

A message from Paul DM on his Facebook page:

" OK the latest twist in the GoFundMe saga is that although it's now inactive, for some reason it allowed
me a brief window to access money raised before shutting it down again. So I've managed to raise and
get hold off $3,858 of the $5,000 I was aiming for. The piss boys are under the impression they got it
taken down before I could get any money and I'll let them keep thinking that. Because it's inactive again
I can't respond to each donor to thank them personally, which I was hoping to do. So if I didn't get a
chance to thank you please take this as a massive token of my appreciation for all those who donated
and/or shared the fundraiser or sent me messages of support. The solidarity has been truly humbling. "

 

[steeplejack]

Good, glad he's been able to access the help folk have offered. Good luck to the guy.