[Baz]

My 2 cents:

There have always been unsavory types in society and there always will be.

Doesn't mean it changes who YOU are.

Stick to your value system. The moral compass that always points North. That little voice in your head that tells you right from wrong.

Ultimately we are all a product of our parents' upbringing....how you portray yourself is a direct reflection on your parents.

Now the second part of this is how to minimize further damage from others who go back on their word. Obviously you have to work from signed agreements with deposits and clauses and such. Or you can continue to do business as usual and realize some deals will fall through.

There are plenty of folks left who stand by their word.

Don't let it drag you down, man.