If you’re not aware of what’s happening in New Zealand at the moment, have a read at this article on the Guardian website. In protest at what their government is proposing people all over the world have “blacked out” their current profile pictures and icons with black squares, as a sort of preview of what the Internet would be like if this law passed. This obviously wont change the governments mind on its own, but it’s proved a great way of getting your voice heard.
Even though us in the UK joining the protest wont directly affect their governments decision it really is supportive to know that people elsewhere do care. However, I can’t stand this half-assed attempt at joining the protest. If you’ve seen it you’ll know what I mean. I’m referring to those who don’t blackout their icon but greyscale it or have half their icon as half their original picture and half black.
If, however, you don’t want to do it or are afraid of completely blacking out your icon why not instead sign the petition, as I have done, or spread the word on Facebook, Myspace or even blog about it!
No one will hate you for not blacking out, but if you do, please, give it 100%
