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by Stephanie Feldstein for Change.org
Mafia Wars, the popular Facebook crime game, had recently announced the addition of animals as a new class of weapons, including pit bulls. More than 500 Change.org community members contacted Zynga, the game’s creators, asking them not to perpetuate negative pit bull stereotypes in their game. Zynga listened, and pit bulls are no longer a part of Mafia Wars.
In an email about the decision, Zynga said they immediately removed the negative imagery because they “in no way support the abuse of animals. We love dogs here at Zynga and on a daily basis have many dogs that come to work, including several pit bulls that have been fostered through rescue agencies like Bad Rap. We also have a dog walking and training service that many employees utilize to make sure their four-legged friends are well exercised and socialized when they come to work.”
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