BAN THE1. No excuses.

Still, you might want to consider that its may be best to give him one last chance to be your friend rather than making him your enemy.

He is asking for your forgiveness openly and its not as though his current actions are in any way deceitful. It would be the more difficult path, but it is also the more mature, benevolent choice.

It is your choice to be sure, but that is my 2 cents. I will stay out of this discussion from here on unless you have a direct question for me.

-frick