The classic protocol for finding computer users' availability was finger. We ought to be thankful that people are just pinging each other nowadays.
Well, now you mention it,
inferred implied
Not so sure I agree, is “inferred” wrong in that context?
I used “inferred” rather than “implied” as I was referring to a conclusion I had drawn from comments that were pretty unambiguous, I had merely put the collection of unambiguous comments into my own words, hence I “inferred” that conclusion, did I not?.
To me, “implied” have suggested that I was drawing an assumed conclusion from things that had not been clearly stated.
Right or wrong about inferred vs implied, at least I was proven right in my prediction... essentially, that I am no more perfect than the next person, and would easily be proven so.
And doubtless I will be shown to be wrong again. Anybody care to nit pick over single/double quotes, for example? But before anybody tries too hard, I have my ace card/excuse to play... I am proud to be an Engineer. Entrance requirement was English to ‘Scottish Higher’ (a bit less demanding than an ‘A’ level), mission accomplished many years ago.