Does "Sundowner 1943L, descend and maintain 2000, report Madison in sight."
imply the controller thought he was IFR?

Wouldn't he say the same thing with VFR flight following (traffic
advisories)?

you 'da man!

"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
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snip Yes. Somewhere between "Sundowner 1943L, descend and maintain 2000,
report Madison in sight." and "43L radar services terminated, squawk VFR,
have a good evening." the controller forgot you were operating IFR.
snip