Queer goings on at Amazon

I imagine anyone reading this already knows about Amazon's latest piece of idiocy. If not, you can read more from Hanne Blank or libertango, amongst many others.

Hal usefully provides a link to an online petition; my additional comment on signing was:

It's odd how the only people whose sensibilities ever seem to need protecting are those in denial about the diversity and variety of human relationships. Amazon will not be getting any orders or new referrals from me for as long as this egregious policy remains in place.

Unlike petitions to government, this might even have some small effect upon Amazon, if they realise they stand to lose more income and shareholder value through keeping this policy than reversing it.

ETA this link to a useful definition of Amazon Rank.

ETA2 naamah_darling links to this somewhat derailed thread at amazon.com.