I agree with everything you are saying, but wish to clarify the question of "necessity." The choice between publishing your true values and watering them down

I agree with everything you are saying, but wish to clarify the question of "necessity." The choice between publishing your true values and watering them down into meaningless pap is a false dichotomy. The third option is to realize that you are now saying nothing and say nothing. Thus, I agree that IF you wish to publish something, you ought to consider the potential consequences, however I still reserve the right to criticize corporations for choosing to say something when no statement was required.