Google has officially removed the content related to the proud month on Google Calendar after receiving a request from Elon Musk. This move quickly attracted the attention of the public and caused much controversy on social networking platforms. Many users expressed disappointment at this decision, saying that this was a step back in honoring the LGBTQ+community.
The incident originated from a series of Elon Musk’s statements on social networks, in which he expressed his view of disagreement with the content related to the proud month appearing on technology platforms. This leads to great pressure on large technology companies, including Google. Shortly thereafter, users noticed that the proud month was removed from Google Calendar, one of the most popular time management services in the world.
The reaction from the public is divided into two mixed opinions. A part of the user thinks that Google has the right to decide the content displayed on its platform and this does not mean that the company against the LGBTQ+community. However, most organizations that support LGBTQ+ have criticized this decision, saying that Google is influenced by external pressures instead of maintaining neutralism in social issues.
Over the years, Google has always been known as one of the technology companies with open policies, supporting diversity and integration. The elimination of content related to the proud month makes many people ask questions about the company’s position in important social issues. Some Google employees also expressed dissatisfaction with this decision and asked the company to give an official explanation.
Although there is no official response from Google about the exact cause of this decision, the incident is continuing to attract the attention of media and users around the globe. The question is whether this is a sign of a greater change in the approach of technology corporations on social issues.
