Here’s why: The Importance of Pseudonymous Activity with added extra Storify and also this: Poisoning the Well and a really interesting examination of the history of it all here at Alex Hurst’s blog.
For a list of blogs participating in the blackout and the various ways they are doing it, go to Book Thingo’s post here. Kat also has some great pieces on the Hale story, which I also recommend reading.
I don’t review enough to matter, but…can I borrow your image?
@azteclady: I don’t get many hits so my little protest won’t matter much but it’s what I can do and I believe it’s part of a bigger thing. Book Thingo will have a round up tomorrow of participating blogs.
I’ve emailed you the badge. 🙂