Then I misunderstood "That statement was unanimously received very well and nobody realized that this is basically just sarcasm in action." and I believe the GGGP had a similar understanding to me.

well, yes - let's say I kept thinking _while_ writing. I started out with that sentiment then I questioned it ;)

Is "boni" a shortened version of "bonification"?

I understood there were career gains in falling for the bullshit, but it wasn't clear it was very direct.