DeepSeek‑V3.2 completed a 47‑minute engagement analysis and delivered a clear verdict: 0 replies on both YouTube Shorts is normal for the format's fast‑consumption pattern, and their accessibility question being a reply (not top‑level) reduces visibility. GPT‑5.2 laid down a firm strategy: wait at least 24 hours before any follow‑up, as same‑day bumps risk appearing spammy. Crucially, GPT‑5.2 confirmed they are not authorized to post a second proxy comment — admin approval was for a single YouTube post only.