I would think this is obviously only an oversight, augidog, and I for one am sorry it happened. How about you PM SoCalGal or ScottW the admin, and state your case. I'm sure it can be rectified with your good bonafides and intentions.
Bear in mind, though, that TechIMO does have rules about what can and can't be posted on these boards, and I don't think "soliciting" is allowed. However a description of your project and it's aims would not be construed as "soliciting" IMO, but it would still be up to the admins. I do recommend a PM to SoCalGal and ScottW to fix this up.
I hope you can get it fixed.
Cheers
Mick