EDIT Apr. 30, 2007 7:11 PM: I just read Ed Lau’s post today about SEO expert John Chow’s allegations that the One Day Blog Silence event today was just an effective but unethical link baiting operation. While I do believe in “innocent until proven guilty”, I have to say that a huge part of me had already been conflicted about the goals at the start. In truth, I was sitting on the fence about participating… Simply put, I don’t believe that silence is the best way of honouring all victims of violence. Yes, silence can say more than a thousand words… but silence is not the answer here. Voice… is action… that may lead to awareness or solutions to complicated issues such as gun control and the growing impact of mental illness on society. Gung-ho to back up your conviction with a donation? Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.
I put up the graphic on the 29th and tried not to blog on the 30th only to show my respect for a few bloggers (whom I hold in high regard) who felt strongly about ODBS, otherwise I wouldn’t have posted it. I have removed the backlink to the ODBS site NOT because I think unquestionable proof of guilt exists, but because the event is now over. Now… Think. Act. Speak. NOTE: John Chow is himself a pro linkbaiter (controversy = links). 2 sides.
Adieu for now,
Massa P aka “fruity”
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