Quote: ...some are calling out good standing members because they stuck up for a "friend". Tell me you wouldn't do the same.
I wouldn't if I was pretty sure that my friend was in the wrong. I'd talk to the friend privately and try to help him deal with the problem. If he wanted no part of my help, I'd leave it alone...both with him and with the board.
Additionally, if the friend did something that I considered unethical that hurt a bunch of people, I'd have to think long and hard about whether I wanted to continue that friendship. If it involved a business matter, and we also had a business relationship, I'd worry about the reputation of MY business through association, and I'd also worry if down the line maybe it will be my turn to be a victim.
I am a very loyal friend, but don't ever believe in blind loyalty.
That friend is a good guy who like everyone else has made a mistake I've made the same mistake myself I've been in contact with him & he wants to see good come from this post as do I.
