Jon, I doubt its your friend...I think its someone trying to play on the sympathies of people here so he can mock us for it. I think he started the 'Hug' thrad a few days ago then laughed in other threads at those that did.
Maybe this guy DOES have a drink problem, but thats probably cos he alienates himself in the real world too, by his behaviour.
(Though he might not be the Guest that did all the nasty threads, & thats just a claim to make himself more credible & seem more vulnerable)