I also usually state clearly if I am replying to an OP without having read the thread, if I'm replying to something at a certain post number without having read further, or if I am replying after just skimming.
I do that because of situations like this. There can be a whole lot happen in a thread after the OP, and whatever I say can be grossly misconstrued unless I clarify up front that I'm not party to the happenings...
I really hope that this is the case with the most recent flippant comment. Unfortunately, the previous ones stated that they had read and considered this thread for a while before posting.

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