A heated thread on r/BurningMan is pushing a petition demanding accountability from Burning Man Organization (BMORG) over apparent past associations between board-linked figures and a convicted sex offender. The post — which gathered hundreds of upvotes and dozens of comments — centers on a grassroots campaign called removekimbal.org and a user-created meme that labels the effort “P.O.O.P. (Pedos Out Of Playa).”
What’s happening
– The Reddit thread highlights documents and reporting that community members say show social ties between some high-profile individuals and Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction. That prompted calls for BMORG to publicly acknowledge the concerns and cut ties where appropriate.
– A petition has been circulated asking BMORG to distance itself from anyone whose involvement could undermine the community’s safety and values. The petition link being shared widely is: https://removekimbal.org
Where the discussion landed
– Many users demanded clarity and swift action from BMORG, arguing that the organization should proactively protect the community’s reputation and the well-being of vulnerable people.
– Other commenters urged care and accuracy: they pointed out that the documents cited do not allege participants committed sexual crimes themselves, and warned against weaponizing victims or rushing to personal attacks without clear evidence.
– A recurring theme was frustration that BMORG had not publicly responded or acknowledged the concerns raised in the thread.
Why it matters
Burning Man positions itself as an inclusive, community-run event. For many participants, perceived ties between leadership and people associated with serious wrongdoing are deeply troubling — even if the available documents are limited to evidence of association rather than proof of criminal behavior. That tension is fueling the online push for transparency and for BMORG to explain its vetting and relationship policies.
A note on tone and safety
The Reddit thread contains strong language and angry calls for public shaming; some users pushed for accountability while others cautioned about the potential harm of unverified claims. Our coverage aims to reflect the discussion without repeating unproven allegations as fact: the posts in this thread raise concerns and ask for answers — which is what’s now riding on BMORG’s response.
Bottom line
Expect the conversation to continue. Community members are asking for clearer public statements and for BMORG to outline how it evaluates partnerships and board involvement going forward. We’ll keep an eye on any official response and on whether the petition gains more traction.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/BurningMan/comments/1qx1gpy/no_poop_on_the_playa/