I also agree with most of what Steve has said.
I have written and rewritten a post here several times over the past day, and haven’t been satisfied enough to submit.
Is lending or borrowing money something CAP is responsible for, or is it up to each individual to decide whether to take a chance on someone they know only online?
As CAP members, do we have a responsibility to do something about Matt’s gambling addiction (Not 100% sure about this, but all the signs are pointing to a significant gambling problem), or do we just simply shut him out?
Heck, I don’t know what anyone except Matt can do about his problems, but as webmasters who promote gambling, you’d think we’d be a little better informed about these things. I’m starting to educate myself. Borrowing, lying, avoiding us – all symptoms.
Of course, no one should lend him money. For the same reasons already mentioned, but also because it is enabling his addiction.
I sincerely do not believe Matt is “playing” us. He is a very messed up young man.
I also think that Steve posting publicly to express some financial problems with Matt was a good idea – especially if it prevents Matt from borrowing more money to feed his lifestyle.
I would have posted it myself, except that I was still talking privately with other CAP members, and making 100% sure that there was an consensus that we have a little problem here.
Matt probably has to hit bottom before he starts climbing out of his addiction. It’s already cost him his credibility and that’s the start of the downward spiral.