homophobia & Amazon.com

[rm]

http://vashtan.livejournal.com/490173.html
http://community.livejournal.com/meta_writer/11369.html

Amazon removes rankings from books with homosexual characters, including from at least one YA book, because they don't wish to include "adult" content in their rankings out of respect to the range of their membership.

Queer content does not inherently equal sexual or "adult" content.

We've got a big problem on our hands with this one.

If you find a targetted media product, add to list here: http://community.livejournal.com/meta_writer/11992.html

Comments

[maryling.livejournal.com]

Upon seeing Jacqueline Carey among the affected authors, I've messaged her on Facebook to see if she'll add her weight to the protests.

[rm.livejournal.com]

HOLY SHIT.

Do you know her? I moderated a couple of panels she was on once, I'm wondering if I should drop her a note.

[maryling.livejournal.com]

I don't actually know her, but she's on Facebook and allows fans to friend her. Haven't gotten a response yet. Someone else left a comment on her Wall, so she'll definitely hear about this.

[stardragonca.livejournal.com]

Dude! She totally cold friended me this morning. Ask!