In this particular case about the notifications that seems to have not registered it wasn't a situation such as you described. So far the most plausible explanation seems to be an incompatibility issue having to do with maybe the app or front end platform they commented from.
I was more concerned that possibly new folks or lower REP, HBD folks were being treated differently than more "seasoned" people . I just wanted to make sure that isn't happening and if it was ask the question of , "Why so?"

I have no desire or interest in what Sustin Jun does with his piece of shit token and the FIRED platform, so I won't be watching. I am just glad to be cashed out and gone from there. I have some really good memories of my time on FIRED and the great folks at the Steem Engine so that is good enough for me.
It's sort of like having that first girl friend when you were young.... I'll just stop right there.
Have a great weekend too, record setting temperatures forecast for today and Sunday here.
Sult