It's on that note I'd like to say he actually has been keeping his word, and I couldn't be more proud of him.
In fact, he's currently in the process of seeing to his further education and has sworn off any further dealings with the sorts of communities that caused this thread to happen and the activities that led to this thread ever happening. He has acknowledged to me (and others whom have agreed to keep his confidence, these parties know who they are) his actions in dealing with the above were a mistake, one he does not wish to repeat, and he wants to have a chance to better his chances at living a normal, stable life that doesn't revolve around pointless internet drama.
I couldn't be more proud of how he has turned his life around and I have no reason to doubt his sincerity at this point.