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It can be hard arguing with carnists day in and day out and yet when I finally get the chance to hangout with other vegans irl some of them also find the need to give me a rough time for not doing activism their way. Its so exhausting, as communities should save energy when being in them.

The vegan community needs to support one another more often to prevent burnout in the movement as the main reason why people quit is the lack of support as it is daunting facing social exclusion.

All forms are activism are valid, I don't mind being given advice if I ask what is the best form of activism but when I do activism my own way I should be encouraged as going against the grain is difficult enough. The bare minimum for being vegan should be someone who doesn't eat or use animal products for the sake of the animals and the extra stuff should be optional as everyone has different circumstances. You want to encourage protests, volunteering for animal sanctuaries, signing petitions, writing campaigns, building vegan organizations, participating in direct action, cooking lessons, doing boycotts, creating guides and informing others? That's great!

We should celebrate one another for placing the animals first and for making the world a kinder place.

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[–] hamid@vegantheoryclub.org 2 points 1 month ago

I think it is funny how (usually Americans) don't think judgement is a good thing and are always back pedaling about not judging someone or assuming judging is wrong.

I judge everyone and everything. I'm judgemental. It helps. If you have no judgement then you have no personality or personal boundaries.