Amazon withdraws offensive doormats following Muslim outrage
The product invited criticism on social media after a number of items were sold out online
The product invited criticism on social media after a number of items were sold out online
Online retailer Amazon has removed offensive doormats following outrage by Muslims on social media and the initiation of a subsequent boycott petition.
The mats, sold through Amazon by independent users such as 'Dargon One', 'Trendy Mats' and 'Gear One', had been drawing criticism from Muslims since June. A user reported that the product could be bought for just $17.44, inviting scathing criticism and displeasure from Muslim users.
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The matter was brought to the fore when a Muslim councilor in Birmingham, Mariam Khan posted on twitter about the mats and it was only then that they were removed from the market.
The councilor also called the company and asked them to apologise to the community in addition to removing the item, with her followers also complaining.
The terms and conditions of Amazon clearly prohibit selling items that “promote or glorify hatred, violence, racial, sexual or religious intolerance or promote organizations with such views.” The company also says it reserves the right to remove items that do not comply with the terms and conditions.
Many outraged users took to Twitter outraged at with the product being sold on the website.
This article originally appeared on RT
The mats, sold through Amazon by independent users such as 'Dargon One', 'Trendy Mats' and 'Gear One', had been drawing criticism from Muslims since June. A user reported that the product could be bought for just $17.44, inviting scathing criticism and displeasure from Muslim users.
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The matter was brought to the fore when a Muslim councilor in Birmingham, Mariam Khan posted on twitter about the mats and it was only then that they were removed from the market.
The councilor also called the company and asked them to apologise to the community in addition to removing the item, with her followers also complaining.
The terms and conditions of Amazon clearly prohibit selling items that “promote or glorify hatred, violence, racial, sexual or religious intolerance or promote organizations with such views.” The company also says it reserves the right to remove items that do not comply with the terms and conditions.
Many outraged users took to Twitter outraged at with the product being sold on the website.
This article originally appeared on RT