That depends on the person and how bad they want to buy a S&W gun.
I,for one, see no cause to forgive them, don't fall for the lame explanations that defy corporate law, and don't have an urge to buy S&W firearms when there are many more gun companies that actively support the RKBA and gun owners instead of slapping them in the face.
Stick with a company that has stood firm through the years, like Ruger. Smith and Wesson has got lots of 'splaining to do.
Amen. As for me, I'll stick with Seacamp.