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I’ve been getting quite a few emails lately (primarily from whites) about the seemingly apparent hypocrisy of having a site that promotes diversity and equality — and calling it “yellowworld.”

I got news for ya: yellowworld is for Asians.
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On Thursday, October 10, 2002, Yellowworld.org launched Project Anti-Disguise, a grass-roots campaign to raise awareness about the racist, anti-Asian costume “Kung Fool.” A petition was immediately circulated to offer a mechanism by which the frustration, anger and firm resolution of the Asian community could constructively be channeled.

With the generous support of the Organization of Chinese Ameicans, San Diego, Project Anti-Disguise launched a blitzkrieg-style media assault, voicing its message in television, radio, print and online coverage.
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Disguise’s Letter to Retailers:

As you may know, the design of Disguise, Inc.’s (Disguise) “Kung Fool” costume has raised concerns among some Asian American Groups. In direct response to these concerns, Disguise will no long produce, market or ship this product. Furthermore, we have established a Return Authorization number (1115) to accommodate returns of the products. We encourage you to return any of the Kung Fool costumes and/or masks for full credit. Disguise is a culturally sensitive company. Many of our employees are of Asian American descent and we take the complaints that have been received very seriously. No insult or offense was intended against any race, ethnicity, or individual by the sale of this product we have issued the enclosed press release apologizing for the design of the product. Finally, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause your company. Please contact us directly should you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your understanding and consideration.

Sincerely,
Stephen C. Stanley
Executive Vice President

Joe Anton
Executive Vice President

Wow, what a difference a week can make.

While toiling away, lamenting my own existence, I found out last week that a costume manufacturer was selling this to kids:

And hey! Since I’ve got nothing better to do, I thought, why not try and be productive by starting an online petition? You can check it out at http://petition.yellowworld.org
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Finally, some news that isn’t depressing, but nonetheless disturbing.

Yesterday, it was called to my attention that a former yw member who I’d banned had not only started his own Asian forums, but decided that our content at yw was so good, he would claim it as his own.
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