It's called being upfront and direct. Nothing wrong about it. More people should do it.

It's actually a pretty common tactic for stopping suitors: "I have a girlfriend/boyfriend." "I'm spoken for."

Not saying anything controversial here, folks.

I don't take sarcasm from turtles.

And yeah, it would have definitely helped. Originally the reason she gave me left me a bit worried, if she had just said I was dumped for her ex, wouldn't even want to deal with it.