I mean, I do think people are capable of growth and change at any age. And even adults can be indoctrinated by shitty people and beliefs - you hear all the time about people’s formerly Democrat voting relatives suddenly becoming far right MAGAs.

That said, part of growth and atoning for one’s past behavior is accepting that even if you have changed, that reputation follows you and there will always be people uncomfortable around you or who reasonably don’t believe you. No one is obligated to accept your apology, and you have to accept that if you’re really trying to make amends. The reason for changing is it’s the right thing to do, and you’ll be a better person going forward and not hurt anyone anymore - it isn’t to win back those you already hurt.

I hope forcedcoma really has changed and is working on themselves because they know that they did was wrong, and not just to clear their name. I also hope they accept the consequences of what they’ve done and recognize there’s going to be many who don’t want anything to do with them still. I personally won’t be unblocking or interacting with them, and I suspect that’s the same of a lot of people who have them blocked.