It was erroneously placed under my comment, ergo directed at me, perceptively.
He has since commented again to clarify that he got lost in the thread on his mobile app and he meant it for the OP, so it's all good. It's understandable; the mobile app needs some work. Same thing happens to me from time to time.
It seemed directed at me despite use of the word 'article' because my snark comment was at someone spouting a bunch of manosphere nonsense, so it seemed like he was defending hypergamy bullshit. It wasn't a one level mis-step, but a two level misplacement. Makes sense?
You're behind, haha.
I've since commented to him again but he didn't respond.