coming late doesn't mean he didn't start? he can start at any time as long as he doesn't make income from this forum as his main source of income. We're here discussing at least brainstorming, providing solutions, about being late and I don't appreciate him coming at the right time to make a statement.
Yes, being late is not an excuse for not doing anything or giving up because a lot of time has passed, because for a warrior late words are not an obstacle for him to start something better for himself and his family too.