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Neopia's Fill in the Blank News Source | 29th day of Running, Yr 26
The Neopian Times Week 50 > Articles > Slorgs Have Feelings, Too!

Slorgs Have Feelings, Too!

by zooface

zooface

NEOPIA CENTRAL - I am writing in response to the Petpet survey released by Neopets on July 19. This letter is part of our new cause as of four days past: People for the Ethical Treatment of Slorgs (PETS). It will begin enlightening Neopians to this association within FTAN by providing its brief but eventful history.

I took the survey a couple days from its launch. Though hardly upset, I was quite surprised to learn I am like a Slorg, the loveable Petpet closely resembling the Earth's slug. Furthermore, no explanation was offered. As with all things Neopets, I headed to the guild message board to discuss the survey with friends. My fellow member informed me that "Everyone is a Slorg" and "They rigged it on purpose". I then realised, with increasing alarm, that the survey authors intended 'Slorg' to be an insult. PETS took form in my mind almost immediately. Thanks to the caring and concerned nature of our guild, the campaign expanded exponentially.

"What's the big deal?" you may be wondering. "It was a joke!" True, it may have all been in the name of fun, but at what expense? Whether or not it was done with good intentions, our interpreter told us the Slorgs interviewed were clearly distressed at this gross victimisation. They are living creatures like any other, happy and proud to be who they are. As most Slorg owners probably know, these Petpets are loyal, companionable, and affectionate! There is no basis for this unexpected stab at them. If it were a regular occurrence to poke fun at all Petpets, no one would think twice. However, this is not the case! The only possible explanation for this unprovoked attack is jealousy over Slorgs' well-established and non-controversial role in our NeoHomes. The average Neopian must be able to see this atrocity and speak out against it, for the sake of Neopia's peaceful existence!

PETS is also looking into the future with the possibility of preventative measure. This isolated incident has caused enough heartache for these unfortunate Slorgs. If this problem is not nipped at the bud, it will grow into a major problem that regular Neopians can do nothing about! Keep in mind that this is a game that many impressionable young pets play. What are we teaching them? Obviously, the survey's authors did not consider its far-reaching implications.

For these reasons, PETS has set out, with this letter, to condemn the author of the Petpet survey. We also aim to educate fellow Neopians and encourage them to voice their opinions. This may sound presumptuous to seasoned Neopians, but doesn't Neopets have laws protecting animals as Canada, the USA, and all civil countries do? Obviously, this survey steps well beyond the boundaries of ethical Slorg treatment!

I hope that you can hear me, Neopia, and let it be known that we will not tolerate Slorg abuse!

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