Well, since 3 pages later, we're still discussing Rocketpunk's gender, I'll jump off the bridge too. If all I looked at was the avatar, I might think you were a girl, but "Rocketpunk" isn't exactly a female type user name IMO.
Regarding the original point of the thread, I'd help the man out. Maybe not directly speaking with him, but in some other shape form or fashion. It's not like he's ever done anything against you. At the very least, relay some web references to him through your lady.
One more smoker off the street is one more coffin nail thrown back at big tobacco.