Facebook declined to answer our questions as to whether or not these laws were considered when choosing which locations would get access to the emoji.įacebook confirms it hasn't rolled out the 'Pride' reaction in certain countries.so far, all countries where it's illegal to be gay. But users commenting on the page think they’ve found a pattern as to the places the emoji isn’t available, namely places, like Egypt and Singapore, where LGBTQIA people face severe discrimination under local law.
“People in major markets with Pride celebrations will be able to use a temporary rainbow reaction during Pride month,” a Facebook representative told Select All about the rainbow-emoji rollout, adding that the company also released Pride-themed camera filters and profile-picture frames. To find out that you’re one of the chosen, you first have to like the page. It is only available in select areas, and the emoji will vanish after the month is over. Facebook, for its part, rolled out a limited-edition reaction emoji in honor of Pride, shaped like, of course, a Pride flag.
June is Pride Month, which means 30 not-so-straight days of companies suddenly getting woke, incorporating rainbows into their logos, and, if you’re Hellmann’s or Abercrombie & Fitch, sending some very ill-advised tweets.
