I’ve worked in the Entertainment Industry for over 15 years. I’ve worked for: The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox and Disney. In my opinion "Blackout Tuesday" is a bullshit Publicity Stunt.
Sometimes people say things that they don't actually mean. Maybe they're angry, upset, depressed, jealous, etc.. You may not ever know the reason they lashed out and said hurtful things to you.