well biddedout, as I recall, it was Bill S, then our then legal eagle CC chairman, who single handedly rejected the offer
without consulting the rest of the boys and girl who were in the room at the time. Of course, that's only what I was
told by another cc member, so who is one to believe?? Tricky for us mortals.
I don't think there's much doubt it is a repent at leisure scenario.

The rest of your argument is pure speculation, I doubt there are many who would agree - not that any of it helpsus now. Best forgotten I suppose.