Major software companies such as Apple and Microsoft have a lack of important LGBTQI+ symbols. They both have a gay rainbow pride flag and Apple has an additional transgender flag but these are the only two flags that are in use. There are at least twenty more flags. This is unfair on the rest of the LGBTQI+ community as their identities have not been represented.
Not only is there a lack of pride flag emojis but there are also autocorrect errors under many valid sexualities such as ceterosexual (attracted to non-binary genders only). Moreover, there are many miscellaneous items such as; five different postboxes: three types of CDs: nine book emojis and many more. As there are so many different options for objects, representing all the different LGBTQI+ identities seems like a small and easy step to inclusivity.
The lack of most of the LGBTQI+ flag emojis also means that many people are unable to educate themselves about other sexualities and genders. Educating yourself is the first step to making a change.
We want to ensure that the LGTBQI+ community is represented in the media and can use emojis and words to express their sexualities and genders in all contexts. Please sign this petition so that everyone is represented.