Thank you. I see now looking through that lense it makes sense. After re-reading my comment he was replying to I think I understand exactly what the OP was try

Thank you. I see now looking through that lense it makes sense. After re-reading my comment he was replying to I think I understand exactly what the OP was trying to convey. "If you have to consciously figure out if comments are malevolent or not, you should find a new workplace." And that "that's why professional environments are effective and make a pleasant place to work for all," implies more real work is done when you're not playing office politics, and everyone comes out happier because of it. In retrospect, it seems like a silly thing to try and figure out.