I’m delighted that your MPP got reinstated and that you reached out to Medium for clarification! Those darn bots!! They cannot replace humans, and your situation proves this.
As for comments, I totally get you! Not easy to consistently comment “well.” Sometimes I don’t have the energy, time, or can’t think of how to respond. Clapping is the way to go and or highlighting then. Even then, I find that can be tedious…ugh.
Medium engagement is time-consuming. But when I see or give a goodie comment-wise, it’s pretty cool. 😎