Comments on: #amazonfail – Amazon.com Exposes bias against gay and lesbian books

By: AmazonFail, Amazon.com Discriminates Against GLBT Content | Tokyovation

AmazonFail, Amazon.com Discriminates Against GLBT Content | Tokyovation — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:44:58 +0000

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By: Rose

Rose — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:18:23 +0000

This may be on another post I missed, but I think it is important to note that books on sexuality/sex related to the disabled (like “The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability”) were also deleted.

By: #AmazonFail : Why Did Amazon.com Delist Gay, Lesbian Books? « WiredPen

#AmazonFail : Why Did Amazon.com Delist Gay, Lesbian Books? « WiredPen — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:36:47 +0000

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By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:19:11 +0000

They were hacked, apparently.

By: Amazon removes GLBT books from search, books back in online store « Blogging Censorship

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:09:24 +0000

[...] Amazon removes GLBT books from search, books back in online store By Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship The twittersphere has been, well, a-twitter (sorry!) about a story this weekend of Amazon pulling media with GLBT content from it’s sales ranking. Search #amazonfail to have a look. The excuse? The books were “adult” materials. However, it became quickly clear that it was GLBT content that was defining “adultness,” rather than the potential age-appropriateness of the content. [...]

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:01:09 +0000

The best way to combat this type of monopolistic censorship is to shop elsewhere. I buy at ADLbooks.com and other independent booksellers because I feel more confident my money's not going to support the family values crowd. and Jeff Bezos is a well-documented supporter of the politicians who pander to them. Censorship of any king is insidious, and this under-the radar kind of thing is just plain creepy. Good thing is that someone noticed and now a lot of people are paying attention. But I say it again. You have a choice. Shop elsewhere.

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The #amazonfail « Nurseandlawyer’s Blog — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:07:02 +0000

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By: Kuriousity » Blog Archive » AmazonFail, Amazon.com Discriminates Against GLBT Content

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:40:17 +0000

By: Torsten Adair

Torsten Adair — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:45:20 +0000

http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6651080.html?desc=topstory

“Amazon Says Glitch to Blame for “New” Adult Policy”

First “King Kong”, now “Brokeback Mountain”… how does Amazon experience this, but not other book websites?

By: Chris Williams

Chris Williams — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:07:52 +0000

I certainly feel the pain of some of my friends who have been delisted. Amazon is an 800 pound gorilla and these authors rely on Amazon for a big bulk of sales. But at the same time, I can’t help but have a sense of schadenfreude for those who are suddenly upset at Amazon after using them as their sole online shopping spot for books.

I hope this gives consumers pause before they run out (I mean hop online) to buy their favorite gay author’s novel from Amazon. There are many local book stores who not only PROUDLY carry these books, they even sell them online or over the phone.

By: Amazon deforests « Precocious Curmudgeon

Amazon deforests « Precocious Curmudgeon — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:55:50 +0000

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By: Fiona

Fiona — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:18:40 +0000

*shakes head*

By: Scotsman

Scotsman — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:10:14 +0000

Are these policies worldwide, or are they only applied by Amazon in some countries? Not that it is any better one way or the other! Just want to check before starting to hassle politicians in Scotland, and my party for having a tie-up with Amazon to boost funds when we buy books there.

By: StephanieInCA

StephanieInCA — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:51:38 +0000

In addition to the obvious homophobia of Amazon’s actions, I’m concerned about what this means for the future of digital censorship: http://urbzen.com/2009/04/12/making-books-disappear/

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By: Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources - Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment » Amazon blames ‘glitch’ for delisted gay and lesbian themed books

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:34:16 +0000

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By: Clare

Clare — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:22:52 +0000

Have you watched the movie about the film rating? You can show a girl go down a a guy as long as nothing really shows, but not a guy go down on a guy. Even some language that insinuates homosexual behavior can cause a higher rating that if it’s straight sex. It makes me furious.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:52:04 +0000

First of all your use of the term “nanny-state” is completely wrong. Nanny-state refers to what the government is doing NOT a private entity. Secondly, a private company has every right to do things in order to appeal to its core consumer group–that isn’t bias it’s business. Finally, all of that said, I would agree that if they are going to ban some items because of the moral implications–then they should apply that criteria to everything.

By: James

James — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:40:51 +0000

Stephen Fry .. Very Gay books …. Searchable or not?

By: Susanna

Susanna — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:32:54 +0000

Oh yeah, this is one policy that’s gonna HAVE to be reevaluated…after they get some well-deserved razzing, of course. Friggin’ hypocrites.

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