STOMP contributors, otherwise known as STOMPers, have been widely criticised for submitting xenophobic, racist and sexist content onto the portal.

There are also instances of fabricated submissions targeting National Servicemen and commuters on public transport.

[2] On 24 March 2014, a STOMPer submitted a photograph of an NS man not giving up his seat to an elderly woman on the train.

Robin Li, owner of the petition, stated: "STOMP has failed to rectify and set simple sensible guidelines before any irresponsible netizen contributes a fabricated story without getting the right facts."

Media Development Authority responded that "it will not influence the editorial slant but will take firm action if there is a breach of public interest or the promotion of racial and religious hatred or intolerance.