I've never had any issues flying Southwest domestically. That's my go to airline when I fly to Vegas or anywhere out west. Delta, United, US Airways and American are far worse!
While I'm sure the Blackfish controversy factored into the decision to some degree, if it was the true reason, this would have happened months ago when it was at its height. Sadly, since things like truth and facts means so little to people who support Blackfish, reasoning like this will be ignored.
the thought of flinging meat at them has crossed my mind. But that might be considered rude and perhaps even illegal. So, like many of my better ideas it gets shelved.