It wasn't the simple use of the phrase, to be honest.
In context, I noted that the post got really close to the line overall and wanted the discussion to stay on the right side.
If folks have additional questions they'd like answered or clarifications they need, I'm happy to answer them. But, as far as I can tell, we've explained everything, perhaps far more so than we should have, and I've publicly stated where I feel I did make mistakes. After all, isn't that the purpose of feedback in any direction, trying to explain one's position and perhaps lead to adjustments in future behavior?
Certainly, in the future, I'll be far clearer as to the reason for a mod post.