Poll: Is veganism actually a myth?

Letters From Adi

Vegan-the word implies someone who does not use or eat animal based products.

But to be an ideal vegan, the following criteria must be followed.
1) Stop typing, many plastics contain animal by products (see chart). Many plastics contain "slip agents", to make them smoother. They're made from animal fat.
2) Move out of your house. Most insulating material and weatherproofing material contain parts of various animals.
3) No longer buy from Ikea. Various animal parts are involved in making plywood furniture.
4) No gum, made from animals in part.
5) Not allowed to send written or typed letters; Ink too contains various animal by products.
6) No glasses; You guessed it! Some glasses contain, oh you get the idea.
7) No watching fireworks!!!
8) No bio-diesel!!
9) No designer perfumes.
10) Also no refined sugar (It's got cow bones:0)

So, does veganism actually exist or is it simply a myth?

The Unforgiving

KillingYourCareer

When you put it like that

Almodusa

Idk I'mma just wait for Abussy to arrive

Clover

veganism isn't about perfection, it's about doing the best that you can.

LeMésTragique

No, but round earth is

Opacho

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Originally posted by Clover

veganism isn't about perfection, it's about doing the best that you can.

Hypocrisy at its finest. So you can live without animal meat and cheese but you draw the line at glasses, perfume and sugar?

Letters From Adi

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Originally posted by Clover

veganism isn't about perfection, it's about doing the best that you can.

But you'll still be dependent on agriculture.
The truth is that agriculture is the most destructive thing humans have done to the planet, and more of the same won’t save us. The truth is that agriculture requires the wholesale destruction of entire ecosystems. The truth is also that life isn’t possible without death, that no matter what you eat, someone has to die to feed you.

There's nothing that can be done.
The circle of life will always require the death of one to nourish another.

Mr. Grey

Yes. (see: any civilization that ever existed)

C/H/A/N/E/L

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Originally posted by Clover

veganism isn't about perfection, it's about doing the best that you can.

Well, eating a Wendy's Baconater is one of the best things I've ever done in my life, so

Clover

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Originally posted by Opacho

Hypocrisy at its finest. So you can live without animal meat and cheese but you draw the line at glasses, perfume and sugar?

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Originally posted by Letters From Adi

But you'll still be dependent on agriculture.
The truth is that agriculture is the most destructive thing humans have done to the planet, and more of the same won’t save us. The truth is that agriculture requires the wholesale destruction of entire ecosystems. The truth is also that life isn’t possible without death, that no matter what you eat, someone has to die to feed you.

There's nothing that can be done.
The circle of life will always require the death of one to nourish another.

we're aware of the fact that in order to never hurt an animal again, you'd have to kill yourself. but vegans are not trying to put an end to the human race. we live in a world where consuming animal products is considered to be the norm and so you have to be realistic and not hold unreachable standards. baby steps! we're still making a change no matter how small our contribution is.

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Originally posted by C/H/A/N/E/L

Well, eating a Wendy's Baconater is one of the best things I've ever done in my life, so

funny, original and edgy!

C/H/A/N/E/L

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Originally posted by Clover

we're aware of the fact that in order to never hurt an animal again, you'd have to kill yourself. but vegans are not trying to put an end to the human race. we live in a world where consuming animal products is considered to be the norm and so you have to be realistic and not hold unreachable standards. baby steps! we're still making a change no matter how small our contribution is.

funny, original and edgy!

Thanks for thinking so!

But on a serious note, it's admirable; to each their own, and at least you guys are doing something good.

Opacho

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Originally posted by Clover

we're aware of the fact that in order to never hurt an animal again, you'd have to kill yourself. but vegans are not trying to put an end to the human race. we live in a world where consuming animal products is considered to be the norm and so you have to be realistic and not hold unreachable standards. baby steps! we're still making a change no matter how small our contribution is.

funny, original and edgy!

Ok but how is me eating meat more offensive than you spraying yourself with a perfume made out of cow fat or whatever I'm actually gaining nutrients to sustain myself while you're just disguising your natural odor.

... Or driving a car

That's not true, Vegans could live in huts somewhere in the wild, living off plants and veggies and what not, that way you don't have to "kill yourselves", and you won't be seen as a joke/hypocrites.

Letters From Adi

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Originally posted by Clover

we're aware of the fact that in order to never hurt an animal again, you'd have to kill yourself. but vegans are not trying to put an end to the human race. we live in a world where consuming animal products is considered to be the norm and so you have to be realistic and not hold unreachable standards. baby steps! we're still making a change no matter how small our contribution is.

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But the thing it's harming the environment even more

To feed and produce products for vegans more area is cleared for agriculture, which in turn displaces wild animals and destroys their habitats and ecosystems.

You are essentially responsible for the extinction of wild animals

Ryanicorn

Poor Abussy.

And don't forget ya'll! When you drink water you're drinking FISH houses. How DARE you evict a fish just so you won't die of thirst

Ozzy8923

You can have a vegan diet tho. Maybe just not a full-on lifestyle since it's virtually impossible.

angewomon

Veganism is about reducing unnecessary harm within reason / your own means. It's a lot easier to not eat animals products than it is to completely remove yourself from structures that rely on animal products - it's about doing your best.

6_INCH_HEELS

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Originally posted by Letters From Adi

But the thing it's harming the environment even more

To feed and produce products for vegans more area is cleared for agriculture, which in turn displaces wild animals and destroys their habitats and ecosystems.

You are essentially responsible for the extinction of wild animals

You know what...

Everybody is responsible for this.

Letters From Adi

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Originally posted by angewomon

Veganism is about reducing unneceary harm within reason / your own means. It's a lot easier to not eat animals products than it is to completely remove yourself from structures that rely on a simple products - it's about doing your best.

Girl! you're literally responsible for the extinction of wild animals

How is that not harm?

angewomon

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Originally posted by Letters From Adi

But the thing it's harming the environment even more

To feed and produce products for vegans more area is cleared for agriculture, which in turn displaces wild animals and destroys their habitats and ecosystems.

You are essentially responsible for the extinction of wild animals

Not necessarily. The resources used to sustain animal agriculture can instead be allocated to feeding people. The animals you eat don't use photosynthesis, they primarily eat grain - grain that can be eaten by people.