I do believe that people can change, and that there can (and should) be a path back to good standing in a community.

But that path needs to involve taking ownership of the harm they caused — even if, heck especially if, they’re no longer a person who would do those things. And they need to at least attempt to make amends in some way.

Without these things, I’m not going to be able to assume good intentions of someone trying to come back.