Roblox gamers are raging about a trans armband. Yes, really

Furious gamers are complaining over a trans tied armband Roblox cosmetic over bizarre claims it is being used to avoid 'criticism'.

Gamers are raging at a Roblox trans armband. (Getty/Roblox) Seemingly jaded gamers have complained about a trans armband in Roblox. In a viral post on the subreddit r/RobloxAvatarReview, a forum where fans of the online video game platform and game creation system can rate user-created characters, one person accused contributors of using the Trans Pride Tied Armband accessory to “censor” criticism of their avatars. “Every time an avatar uses this armband, it’s like an invisible rule to everyone in this [subreddit] that you must be positive, you must give that avatar a 9/10, you must support the [original poster],” they wrote. “If you don’t, you will be listed as transphobic and you will get disliked bombed.”

The accessory, which costs 50 “Robux” or $0.045, is part of a series of Pride-themed tied armbands created in 2023 by online seller Iskender’s Excellent Emporium. Angry gamers proclaimed that the armband was “not aesthetically pleasing” while others said anyone who criticised those who include it, “automatically get called transphobic”.

The original poster went on to say: “I’m not transphobic, I’m just sick of people using Pride to justify a good avatar.” Another user wrote: “Don’t use your identity as a shield, please.”

A quick browse of the subreddit’s top posts from its entire history reveal that the armband is rarely, if ever, present.

Author’s summary: Roblox armband controversy shows how some players weaponize Pride symbols for social signaling, while others push back against associating identity with in-game aesthetics.

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PinkNews PinkNews — 2025-11-19

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