Death (and other) threats made against blogger Kathy Sierra are just revolting and cruel. (Nor do they appear random, but rather concerted and deliberate, which is all the more disturbing.)
Ross Mayfield responds to the threats against Kathy Sierra soberly, sharing the concern many of us feel, but also pointing out this isn’t an argument against free speech and anonymity per se.
Scoble: “I’m physically ill after reading what happened to Kathy Sierra. Maryam and several others here at PodTech asked me about it and are concerned since the same sites that are attacking Kathy also mentioned me and Maryam.”
danah boyd talks about the threats and hate spech against Kathy Sierra and calls a spade very much a spade. she also (bravely) recounts similar experiences from her past.
BBC News picks up on the threats: “Prominent blogger Kathy Sierra has called on the blogosphere to combat the culture of abuse online. It follows a series of death threats which have forced her to cancel a public appearance and suspend her blog.”
Doc Searls tries to take a snapshot of the threats against Kathy Sierra, the causes, the people and offers a few words as to why their take anarchy isn’t so useful.
Still thinking about the threats against Kathy Sierra, but only posting key links thus far: http://tinyurl.com/ysakbu