Apple (AAPL) works pretty hard to avoid controversy in the “walled garden” environment of its iTunes App Store. Nothing especially lewd or racy is allowed in, for example, and Apple sets the standards of when a thing is too violent, too disgusting, or too much of whatever it is Apple kicks apps out of the gate for being.
Not currently on the list of things an app can’t be, however, is anti-gay, or at least that’s what some activists and protesters are saying about a certain app that has been available to download free since Feb. 15. Exodus International, a Christian group that claims to “cure” homosexuals of their homsexuality, released the app of the same name last month to the outrage of many.
The app doesn’t necessarily purport to do the same, but it does provide information about events, stream video and podcasts and provide blog entries about the issue, all with a stance that homosexuality is wrong and that gay people need to be changed. The app has made quite a few people, including gay rights groups, very angry. A story in The Atlantic reports that 90,000 people have already virtually signed a petition on Change.org demanding that Apple remove the app.
Anti-gay app remains in App Store despite protests - iPhone app article - Phil Hornshaw | Appolicious ™ iPhone and iPad App Directory
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