I did not. I had a lot of direct replies that were taking my attention.

Also, it was posted three days after you wrote your comment. I can see how that might present a bit of a challenge.

That's an inference you might make from the available data. Perhaps it is even true.

I think that by the ordinary usage of the English language, my interpretation of the text is more consistent with what was written than the interpretation you quote.

I was genuinely confused to see someone interpreting it another way, if that helps your analysis - the other interpretation hadn't occurred to me.

But yes, I suppose it's definitely possible they simply leaped on a convenient excuse.