Meh, this community is full of an amazing amount of dicks.
In Sonnys case I can only go by my own experience. When BFL first came on the scene and the same wannabe detectives were crucifying them for "definitely being a scam", Sonny was never anything more than professional to me in our email dealings. He got my singles out when he said he would and went out of his way to specifically upgrade my unit with extra heatsinks to account for the Australian summer.
No scamming in sight, and he seemed like a nice enough guy. He even referenced his father passing away during that time, and that was by way of apologising for not responding promptly for a week or so. I honestly couldn't care less about his past, though I understand how it would turn people off. If that's the case, simply don't give him your money.
I'm well and truly over this community, it's horrible. Bitcoin has no chance while this place remains the way it is. Shame on you all.