I'm sure --- you're wondering what all the fuss is about on this thread
Wondering why SOME people are making such a fuss about it would be more accurate.
A fuss about nothing IMHO. A friend gave him some stick time. Big deal.
I doubt if there's many pilots who haven't at some time offered other pilots some stick time even if they haven't got a current license or type rating and I doubt if many pilots have refused the offer just in case it's not legal.