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by _jal 2992 days ago
If I thought his behavior was materially different (aside from capability) 11 years later, I'd drop it, just like I have with many other people who grew out of or otherwise dealt with their early problems.

On the other hand, I also repeat things about a person I know who stole from me many years ago. That person happens to be in jail for, among other things, theft.

The problem here is that he was and is rewarded for the bad behavior, so he keeps repeating it.