In a previous email I referred to a fundraising claim as "filthy marketing lies".   That phrase was unduly harsh, and could give the impression that I was impugning the moral character of the people who wrote and approved the message.  For that I am sorry and issue a formal retraction. 

I have not yet returned to the mailing list or the meta page, so I don't know what was said in response nor even if the email passed moderation.  That is intentional.  I wanted to be able to write this with a clear head, and not be tempted to dilute this apology with rebuttals and explanations.

I hope you understand,

Pelagic.