I didn't intend for my comment to be interpreted that way, I don't think most people are. But you are right, I could have phrased it better.

There has been a lot of rumour and speculation about the moderation teams being sacked. I don't know what's true, but it does sound like they may have had fewer redundancies than in other departments. But what we do know is this "birdwatch" initiative isn't related to it if it has happened.

The post has been made with an editorialised title implying that this is new. Nowhere on the linked page does it say it is new. In the context of this week, and the rumours, it would imply that they are connected. They are not.

The post smells a little like someone generating clickbait for karma.