Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Dear Elon Musk and the X Development Team,
Emojis are more than just fun icons; they are an essential part of how we communicate online, expressing our emotions, values, and attitudes. In 2016, many platforms, including Twitter (now X), took a step towards promoting peace and non-violence by replacing the realistic gun emoji with a water pistol emoji. This change resonated with many users who saw it as a shift towards a more positive and friendly digital space.
However, with recent changes, the water pistol emoji was removed and replaced again with a gun emoji, reverting the progress made in promoting a safer tone in online communication. While we understand that emoji updates are often part of platform evolutions, many users feel that the water pistol emoji’s playful appearance contributed to a more positive online environment.
We are asking Elon Musk and the X team to bring back the water pistol emoji by allowing both the gun and water pistol emojis as options. This approach would:
- Promote a friendlier online space: A water pistol emoji encourages a more lighthearted violent tone in digital conversations.
- Offer more freedom of expression: Letting users choose between the gun emoji and the water pistol emoji allows for a greater range of expression, catering to different user preferences.
- Set a positive example: The decision to provide a lighthearted emoji option reflects a commitment to making digital communication safer and more inclusive, especially for younger audiences.
Emojis may seem like a small matter, but they are part of our everyday communication. Restoring the water pistol emoji and allowing users the choice between both options, would be a meaningful step in establishing a kinder and more considerate online culture.
We urge Elon Musk and the X team to consider this request seriously. Join us in bringing back the water pistol emoji and allowing both versions to coexist on X, and let’s continue promoting positive, peaceful and inclusive communication in the digital age.
Sign this petition to make your voice heard!
More like this
Give Us Back Our Emojis
We Want a Bitcoin Emoji
Updates
October 10, 2024
I have been reading your messages about how symbols change the way we feel when we open this app. It is clear that I am not the only person who misses the playfulness of the water pistol. My focus right now is finding the right contact within the development team to ensure our request reaches someone who can actually pull the trigger on this design change.
October 10, 2024
Seeing this momentum grow has reminded me why I started this in the first place. This movement is proving that so many of us want our digital tools to reflect a kinder space. It feels incredible to know I am not alone in wanting that water pistol back.
36 Comments
bruh just give us both options its not that hard to add a little squirt gun back
Why did they even take it off. It was fine before
BRING BACK THE WATER PISTOL!!!! pls elon
Everyone wants the water gun back. stop making everything so serious
I miss the green toy one it looks way less aggressive in group chats
Please back the emoji
Give us the watergun back on x!
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Copy link or share directly
Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Dear Elon Musk and the X Development Team,
Emojis are more than just fun icons; they are an essential part of how we communicate online, expressing our emotions, values, and attitudes. In 2016, many platforms, including Twitter (now X), took a step towards promoting peace and non-violence by replacing the realistic gun emoji with a water pistol emoji. This change resonated with many users who saw it as a shift towards a more positive and friendly digital space.
However, with recent changes, the water pistol emoji was removed and replaced again with a gun emoji, reverting the progress made in promoting a safer tone in online communication. While we understand that emoji updates are often part of platform evolutions, many users feel that the water pistol emoji’s playful appearance contributed to a more positive online environment.
We are asking Elon Musk and the X team to bring back the water pistol emoji by allowing both the gun and water pistol emojis as options. This approach would:
- Promote a friendlier online space: A water pistol emoji encourages a more lighthearted violent tone in digital conversations.
- Offer more freedom of expression: Letting users choose between the gun emoji and the water pistol emoji allows for a greater range of expression, catering to different user preferences.
- Set a positive example: The decision to provide a lighthearted emoji option reflects a commitment to making digital communication safer and more inclusive, especially for younger audiences.
Emojis may seem like a small matter, but they are part of our everyday communication. Restoring the water pistol emoji and allowing users the choice between both options, would be a meaningful step in establishing a kinder and more considerate online culture.
We urge Elon Musk and the X team to consider this request seriously. Join us in bringing back the water pistol emoji and allowing both versions to coexist on X, and let’s continue promoting positive, peaceful and inclusive communication in the digital age.
Sign this petition to make your voice heard!
Updates
October 10, 2024
I have been reading your messages about how symbols change the way we feel when we open this app. It is clear that I am not the only person who misses the playfulness of the water pistol. My focus right now is finding the right contact within the development team to ensure our request reaches someone who can actually pull the trigger on this design change.
October 10, 2024
Seeing this momentum grow has reminded me why I started this in the first place. This movement is proving that so many of us want our digital tools to reflect a kinder space. It feels incredible to know I am not alone in wanting that water pistol back.
36 Comments
The water gun was honestly way better for jokes. Bring it back.
bruh just give us both options its not that hard to add a little squirt gun back
Why did they even take it off. It was fine before
BRING BACK THE WATER PISTOL!!!! pls elon
Everyone wants the water gun back. stop making everything so serious
I miss the green toy one it looks way less aggressive in group chats
Please back the emoji
Give us the watergun back on x!
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
The water gun was honestly way better for jokes. Bring it back.