Ban the Discriminatory Game "Merge Mansion" from Application Stores


Ban the Discriminatory Game "Merge Mansion" from Application Stores
The Issue
I found myself engaged in playing Progressbar95 and was having a good time, until a disruptive and clearly biased advertisement for "Merge Mansion" popped up on my screen. This advertisement showcased an image of a man and a woman, only for the woman to rip the image apart, keep her part and discard the man's. As a male individual, I found this display utterly intolerable and an unhealthy representation of gender bias and discrimination. Not only does it perpetuate a discriminatory narrative, but it inadvertently fosters an environment of hostility.
Furthermore, Merge Mansion's ad sends a damaging message to the youngest users, normalizing gender discrimination. This can lead to real-world harm. A study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology implies that exposure to sexism leads to tolerance of sexist behavior (JESP, 2018).
We need to prevent the further spread of such intolerable content. Therefore, we call for the removal of the discriminatory game "Merge Mansion" from Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and all respective application retail stores. By signing this petition, you will be contributing to a digital environment that fosters respect, tolerance, and equality. We deserve better and cannot let such discriminatory acts persist. Sign the petition and help make app stores safe and free from sexism.
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The Issue
I found myself engaged in playing Progressbar95 and was having a good time, until a disruptive and clearly biased advertisement for "Merge Mansion" popped up on my screen. This advertisement showcased an image of a man and a woman, only for the woman to rip the image apart, keep her part and discard the man's. As a male individual, I found this display utterly intolerable and an unhealthy representation of gender bias and discrimination. Not only does it perpetuate a discriminatory narrative, but it inadvertently fosters an environment of hostility.
Furthermore, Merge Mansion's ad sends a damaging message to the youngest users, normalizing gender discrimination. This can lead to real-world harm. A study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology implies that exposure to sexism leads to tolerance of sexist behavior (JESP, 2018).
We need to prevent the further spread of such intolerable content. Therefore, we call for the removal of the discriminatory game "Merge Mansion" from Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and all respective application retail stores. By signing this petition, you will be contributing to a digital environment that fosters respect, tolerance, and equality. We deserve better and cannot let such discriminatory acts persist. Sign the petition and help make app stores safe and free from sexism.
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Petition created on 23 February 2025