It was a response. It states clearly that at the current time, MR are not looking at entertaining any sort of international giveaway, targeted or otherwise.
This answer covers your question as well. It was a complete answer that answered you specific question even before you'd asked it.
LOL, just saw this. Sorry for the delay in replying. And Happy New Year, etc.
It was neither a "response", nor posted anywhere near to the [then] "current time", nor did it even remotely state what you claim it did.
A response is provided in response to something, not before it. And addresses the specific suggestion, not something that someone may inaccurately infer was covered by it.
It certainly didn't address my specific suggestion. Namely, providing additional giveaways on a country-specific, non-US basis.
Thus making it a very practical and helpful suggestion (in respect of the time and effort required) as a way to also reward internationally-based members, I hoped. And still do.
Again, though, thank you your for continued interest.