This warm apology for a cold email is probably more effective as a marketing tool than and freezer load of emails.
This is said without any intention of sarcasm. Today I learned about your project and it looks pretty cool. Good luck!
And no, I'm not trying to be cynical, it's just super damn obvious.
It's not like this is an effective sales tactic either because intent matters and this is a clear demonstration of lack of ethical and moral values that could directly correlate to how customers are going to be treated.
Nonetheless, hope it pays off for them.
You underestimate yourself. I would say "cynic" (a much higher aspiration), and I'm right there with you.
Question though: if you think that was the purpose, then wouldn't that be deceptive? If so, then why do you think it is that you "hope it pays off"?