Could definitely be the case. Or it could be that their attempt failed or they changed their minds and are too ashamed to admit defeat. Which they absolutely SHOULD NOT feel ashamed. No one would berate them for not doing it. I've never seen that on here. I'm pretty sure a lynch mob would ensue for anyone who tried to do that.
@BoredNTired if you are still with us, we support you regardless of what's happened. I hope that you know that