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Because I made a few posts about how I don't like the name "Derpy."
Apparently Hasbro was pressuring WeLoveFine to remove or rename all merchandise with that character, and iTunes pulled the episode where she had a speaking role from their online store.

I've been accused of starting a petition that I've never even heard of in order to make this happen.

I'm very flattered, but bronies are giving me WAY too much credit for all this.  (If only I had that sort of power to manipulate a giant corporation like Hasbro.) I'm not the only, or even the most active person speaking up about the problematic elements with the character. I just happen to be a very high-profile fan who has mentioned it a few times.
Here are some posts by other folks explaining why it's an issue:
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The name recall is more likely more related to copyright issues than anything. Hasbro wants to own all their characters, but I bet they will have difficulty copywriting a slur like "derpy."

I find it a bit ironic that early on when I posted my opinion, I was accused of doing it for attention.  But now, 4chan is promoting the hell out of my deviantart page in an effort to direct flames at me:


This was unexpected, but I couldn't have asked for a better promotion. So, thank you.

And thank you to those speaking up for me and setting the record straight in the comments, I appreciate it. =)
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Just became a brony last month