Now that you have stated the rules properly it’s no problem to follow them.
It’s a bit above your Barney-level to explain that your first attempts to state the rules entirely skipped the context necessary to avoid multiple meanings.
But if it makes you feel better to put the blame on me for not mind reading your intent then, by all means, do that.
Please, don't take it personal! I just believing in preserving our great English language!
I don't always follow the rules myself, either.