Their lengthy apology is.... I don't know how to describe it. It reminds me of relationship I had, in a bad way.
The part where they go on to say "We messed up" cracked me up. You don't "mess up" when you are fully aware of your actions, and perform them as planned.
I kind of understand their "yeah, but other sites are doing the same shady shit". You can say that doesn't excuse it, and it kind of doesn't, but you're at a real competitive disadvantage if you don't participate in the arms race. It's bringing a knife to a gunfight.
The part where they go on to say "We messed up" cracked me up. You don't "mess up" when you are fully aware of your actions, and perform them as planned.