A stigma should not be attached to the retraction of a scientific paper, as you explain (Nature 507, 389–391; 2014). It should also be emphasized that the rise in retractions over the past few years does not signify a surge in misconduct: on the contrary, it reflects a growing scientific integrity.
Fanelli D (2014) Publishing: rise in retractions is a signal of integrity. Nature – doi:10.1038/509033a
