[zdgman]

It is interesting to note how even the apology is more directed at discussing BetaPunch and learning rather than apologizing.

How does "Why I won't be closing down BetaPunch" have anything to do with the apology? Seems out of place and still shows a lack of understanding.

Leave off all discussion of why you won't be closing BetaPunch and just focus on admitting you screwed up (which was done) and detailing how you will make it right.

[notatoad]

It's clearly a reference to Danielle's original blog post. He wanted to format his title "Why i won't be..." and "closing down betapunch" must have been the first thing that came to mind. I'm sure such an overwhelmingly negative (and popular) blog post calling out your company as kind of shitty makes you consider shutting down when you're a small operation.

[joshdotsmith]

It's possible there's some SEO strategery going on here, too. </conspiracy>

[minimaxir]

It's worth noting that this article is now #4 when Googling "betapunch". Danielle's article is now #5.

It's progress!

[TallboyOne]

I can't agree more, but I can also empathize with someone who has been programming their life with no real PR-type job, and runs their company as a one man show.

[smegel]

That was my take on it too. If your going to apologize, why not call it an apology...