Forgive And Forget?

[davebro3]

A guy I knew back in 80s was an out and out mean thief. He was convicted of a minor crime in Scotland (stealing a boat) and later stole from several walking club members - including myself - who accepted him and regarded him as a friend. I didn't know this at the time but have since learned the truth from a reliable source.

Thing is he now "bigs up" his wonderful life on facebook and berates others who don't share his views (politics etc.). I feel I should out him for his past misdeeds and the truly awful character he was.

Should I?😕

 

 

[Canary42]

Yes, good for a laugh, it's only Facebook after all 😀      

[douglas9401]

Go on, stick your oar in. 😄

[Tilly2]

I'd just ignore it. Why get in a state about it?

[Atheist]

There's enough nastiness online without you adding to it. (I hope it's not about someone here on AB.)

[barry1010]

No, it will make you feel mucky

[davebro3]

Atheist - I don't know who is on AB. I would guess that he isn't.

[Patsy33]

I wouldn't. If he's a nasty character you might regret it. Someone else might recognise him and expose him 😁

[Atheist]

"he now "bigs up" his wonderful life on facebook and berates others who don't share his views (politics etc.)"

Yeah, could be anyone, prob not here.

 

[Khandro]

Personally I wouldn't sink to his level, unless you think what he is doing could seriously harm someone, then perhaps you should intervene.

[DDIL]

Assuming that he penalised for the thefts, what right do you have to drag up the past? Does that not make you as bad as he is?

[davebro3]

He got a community order for the boat theft - his thieving from myself & other friends didn't come to light.

[davebro3]

//Does that not make you as bad as he is?//

I don't steal - even from my friends!

[davebro3]

What would think of a chap who siphons the petrol from a mate's car, then *** in the tank so the car can't be restarted until the system is flushed out & it's parked up in the Lakes miles from anywhere on a Sunday evening?.

[davebro3]

*** rhymes with hisses

[Old_Geezer]

Move on. Don't let the past live on disturbing your mind in the present.

[naomi24]

You want to out him - to what purpose?  You're just creating problems for yourself.  Leave well alone.  

[THECORBYLOON]

You could post something along the lines of not everyone being in the same boat as him and others being a great service to the community.

[Canary42]

I think all the naysayers lack a sense of humour - it would be a good laugh to see him hoisted on his own petard (i.e. Facebook).

[Cloverjo]

If you really want to 'out him' post a remark on FB in a jokey way about the car/petrol/pee incident. End it with 'What a guy, hey?'. Leave his FB friends to make their own minds up.
Or just don't read his posts. That's what I'd do.