I'm not sure he ever bothers to read comments on Itch. I can't recall the last time I actually saw him respond. I wouldn't be surprised if he just keeps it in because he just can't refrain from being heavy-handed.
He appears to be avoiding acknowledging anything to do with it both here and on X. I imagine that the only way you will get his attention on it would be through his discord server. By that I mean he'd probably delete the question.
