I was never "mates" with him, dude. So you have it wrong. I was "friendly" toward him once or twice, but never "mates". But then again, I was trying to be friendly toward Astroshite, Drew Black and Steph...
I am still prepared to banter with him on here. I don't hate him, and I am sure he doesn't hate me. So the term "mates" past or present tense doesn't apply...
I cannot see the point you're trying to make...
LB.