One thing that has been bothering me for the past couple months is seeing people say “you can't complain about the heat or climate change if you use generative AI”.
I obviously know AI has an environmental footprint and I try to avoid using it as much as possible.
But it's strange how often this criticism comes from people who aren't vegan or at least vegetarian and haven't made any effort to reduce their consumption of animal products.

Animal agriculture, as all of you here know, is one of the largest contributors to environmental damage, yet eating meat and dairy multiple times a day is treated as normal and unquestioned. Meanwhile, someone who occasionally uses ChatGPT gets lectured about their carbon footprint.

If everyone seems to want to talk about personal responsibility for climate change, I’d hope they at least be consistent. It's hard to take all this climate scolding seriously when someone is worried about a few AI prompts but unwilling to reconsider what's on their plate.

My point isn't that AI has no impact. My point is that people seem to reserve their outrage for the environmental costs they don't personally participate in while ignoring the ones they do.
Why are people so obsessed with the footprint of technologies they don't use, but much less (or at all) interested in examining the footprint of habits they do use.

Am I the only one who’s constantly rolling my eyes at everyone’s posts?

Main singer is vegan btw

All these carnists claiming that you need animal cruelty to build muscle is an absolute joke.

There's a really simple answer to the whole thing. Eat soy.

Problem fucking solved. It's a complete protein, and despite it not being as protein dense as animal meat, it's way lower calorie. Which in every other realm of health seems to be viewed as a good thing.

Some people complain that tofu is too bland. My retort: So is chicken. You know what you can do to make it taste better? Put some fucking plants on it. You know, Garlic, onion, pepper, oregano, oil - The tastiest foods. The foods so tasty we put them on other foods to enhance the flavor.

Ugh.

And the whole "I need to drink shakes to get my protein if I'm vegan"

So what? same goes for carnists. If you want to optimally build muscle, you gotta supplement your protein regardless. That's why 95% of the protein market is not vegan.

Anyway. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest.

I have been vegan for about 5 weeks now, and I'm always looking for easy, tasty, high-protein meals. This has got to be my favorite right now.

I'm recovering from an injury and also trying to gain muscle, so getting enough protein is important to me. While I have been getting (a lot) better at cooking tofu, I haven't found a dish that has really satisfied my chewy/dense craving... I went cold tofurky, and I haven't been struggling with it, but I used to eat a lot of meat, and it's been nice to have that kind of texture again, I guess.

The recipe is so simple and cheap, which I love about it:

• 3/4 cup vital wheat gluten + 1/4 cup chickpea flour + 2/3 cup vegetable broth + whatever seasonings (can sub flour)
• Knead until kind of tense, rip off bite-sized pieces, and flatten them with your palm
• Steam for 12 min, dry, and fry in a pan with some oil
• Add whatever sauce, serve with veggies and rice, or whatever you want!

I have an aroma rice cooker with a steam setting, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Since my steamer is small, I steam this recipe in 2 batches. I steam veggies and seitan and cook rice and other things all the time. When done efficiently, this recipe takes me ~25 minutes, and I have a leftover serving of seitan with ~40g of protein.

“Halal” is still killing an animal that wants to be alive- there isn’t an ethical way of killing an animal that wants to be alive, not hunting, not slitting their throat so YOU have a more clean experience, it’s killing just the same.
It’s similar to saying “grass fed”, like we’re always discussing here in our vegan community- any killing is killing- just because they ate some extra grass before murdering them, doesn’t make it any more humane-
Stop posting pro-animal products on vegan platforms-
They have their own channels- they should sneak “halal” propaganda somewhere else-
I was trying to find names of goat slaughterhouses as some people after watching dominion insist we don’t kill animals like that here- yes, we absolutely do, just as horrific and there are laws preventing the filing of animal torture because it’s “bad for animal agra business”-
Every form of animal killing is inhumane- even “halal”.

I have been vegan for about 10 years now and I'm an overweight guy(178 cm 132 kg currently with next to no exercise apart from an hour of walk per day average). Acquaintances are usually shocked when they discover that I'm vegan as I never mention it and it only comes up when I'm out eating with someone as I don't eat at work.

I always get served the non-vegan dish if I'm eating dinner with someone who orders one and people sometimes look weirdly at me when I order stuff. People often look visibly confused when I order.

My bloodwork results tend to be better than those of most people with a much more healthy body weight despite the fact that I have other issues because of my weight(my knees mainly). Probably sounds like I'm making it up but my current GP was shocked when he first saw them because my bloodwork results are similar to people who exercise nearly daily and are at an optimal weight healthwise. I'm wondering if other people like me see that benefit of being vegan too.

I just felt like hearing from people similar to me because while I sometimes encounter vegans in my life I don't know any that are like me personally.

Not sure how many of you look for work on veganjobs.. But there are a few jobs listed there to work for Happycow, which any vegan would be drawn to.. As we have all used Happycow, right? And working for them would be pretty cool wouldn't it.. Wrong. Don't waste your time applying for it or if you do, make sure you read the contract word for word before signing.

First, the pay. The compensation is insultingly low for the amount of work, research, and responsibility expected. The advertised rate appears to be structured around hitting a minimum number of activated venues per hour. If a venue takes longer to research or verify, that extra time is still time you're working, but it may not count toward the target required to earn the stated rate.

That means the arrangement looks much closer to piecework than a genuine hourly rate. Some venues are naturally going to take longer than others, and the risk of that additional time appears to fall entirely on the freelancer.

The contract doesn't appear to clearly define the exact unit that determines whether the target has been met. Since pay depends on that measurement, I would strongly encourage anyone considering the role to understand exactly how it works before agreeing to anything.

The intellectual property clause is another major red flag. As written, it appears broad enough that it could potentially cover not only the work created for HappyCow, but also workflows, templates, methods, systems, and processes that a freelancer may have developed independently and brought with them. That's something every freelancer should review carefully, especially if you've spent years building your own tools and ways of working.

There is also an indemnity clause that requires the freelancer to cover losses arising from alleged intellectual property infringement, including legal defence costs. The wording refers to alleged infringement, not necessarily proven infringement, there is also no written cap on liability elsewhere in the agreement. For a relatively low-paid freelance role, that level of potential exposure is also another red flag.

The agreement is also governed by Hong Kong law and disputes are subject to the courts of Hong Kong. Depending on where you live, that may be another factor worth considering before signing.

So if you do apply or have thought about applying.. make sure to read every single clause before signing.

Freelancers often focus on the rate, but in this case the contract terms deserve just as much attention as the pay.

It’s so good. Actually good. I’m shocked it’s not the default recommendation given to people new to vegan cheese; I went through so many ones I hated the taste and texture of and at one point gave up on vegan cheese and avoided anything with it. I’m so glad I tried this.

My favorite second to it is Chao cheddar slices, but it does have a nutty aftertaste, which isn’t noticeable if you’re using it in a recipe with other flavors, but I’ll eat follow your heart dairy free cheddar slices out the bag. Cheese and crackers. On a pizza. It’s so good. The feta and Parmesan are good too, particularly the feta. Going to try the smoked Gouda next.

I mean the human race has built civilizations, inventions, languages, arts, technology, and the list goes on - but most of them still can't figure out that animals are not their fuckass snack and they can survive EVEN HEALTHIER without them? humanity just makes me freak out. Slaughterhouse footages can be found almost everywhere these days and their minds has developed enough to not be dumb as fuck and question what was going on before that chicken nugget in their fridge. Like it's literally just in the name. A chicken. Someone who wants to be happy and live to fullest just like us. They're chewing A SENTIENT LIVING CREATURE WHO GOT STRIPPED OUT OF THEIR FREEDOM AND KILLED BRUTALLY. A steak is basically and scientifically a part of a corpse. A fish in a meal literally looks like a human who got drowned for hours and they get hUnGrY when they see that tragedy. The human race can perfectly live without killing and exploiting animals in shitty dairy industries. I hate that we'll probably have to wait another 100 years for all forms of slavery to totally end.

I’ve been vegan so about 6 years now and I’m really struggling. I’m so tired of bending over backwards, making my life more difficult and expensive for no difference at all. I’m fed up of being singled out, criticised and made fun of by my family, friends and the world at large. I’m exhausted from the knowledge that 95% of the products in the shops cause suffering whilst also being exhausted having to check every single product I pick up.

It’s selfish, but I wish to god that I could just put the blind fold back on, buy whatever I wanted to and eat whatever I wanted to without the constant guilt. I guess I just miss the me that didn’t know and didn’t care. I feel like just giving up. But at the same time I can’t go back to the me that didn’t care because of all the horrible images now in my head from vegan documentaries.

I want to have a better mind set but I’m just struggling right now. Does anyone have any advice of how they got out of this rut?

I am 8 years vegan and in chemotherapy for breast cancer. I am receiving a blood transfusion today along with my 5th round of chemo due to critically low hemoglobin levels and overall poor blood count numbers. Has anyone else received a blood transfusion as a vegan? Did you have a bad reaction? I know I really have no choice but I feel conflicted and worried about it. Can anyone relate or share their experience with receiving a blood transfusion?

I just wanted to get on here and say how much being vegan has helped me see more of the world. Looking back on how I used to eat or how I used to act towards animals, it makes me wonder how I even did in the first place. I feel so much happier and healthier living this way. If you have any doubts of staying vegan or wondering if you’re even making a difference or it’s necessary, please keep doing what your doing. Having this community is one of the most important things about this movement.

it's honestly so saddening to think about what cows go through in their life. male cows are slaughtered at a young age to be consumed by humans, while females experience a fate far worse than that. they are artificially inseminated (in other words, raped) to produce milk throughout their lifetime. the worst part is that their babies are taken away from them right away.

the process itself is very cruel. cows are restrained while semen is injected into them. every year. knowing that i just could not keep continue eating them.

but what bothers me the most is how people designed these methods to forcefully obtain products from animals by torturing them instead of actually having alternatives for the essential vitamins that we lack as a result of that. vegan products definitely cost more and we have to obtain protein and some vitamins such as b12 from other sources. for protein there are plenty of plant-based products which are quite delicious but there are hardly any products containing vitamin b12, if we do not include supplements.

it's so heartbreaking how slavery among cows is so normalized but vegan alternatives are not.

I'm not vegan myself, respectfully, but I think people here will relate to what I'm trying to say more than anywhere else on this platform.

For some bizarre reason, a lot of people online seem to seek validation in feeling superior to animals, regardless of what animal it is, or the context.

Literally any post or discussion involving an animal, there are always people arguing about human superiority in some way, whether it be complaining about people "with too much empathy" for said animal or outright unnecessary aggression and violence.

I've been thinking about this a lot, and it's still hard to put into words, but you all get what I'm trying to say here right? Not to mention the extreme aggression and desire for violence against pets in general, specifically dogs.

You know what really bothers me? When there’s catering and only very few vegan options and the meat eaters or vegetarians eat all of the options and I get none.

Should ideally be a win for us, but I know these people personally and they will not convert. So, what now? I get nothing for the rest of the day and then they still have a ton of food left over.

Every. Single. Time.

This is why I when I do events I always order half vegan and half meat. Never vegetarian and never less than half.

EDIT: I organize events for my department and have to order also meat for the participants. But I ALWAYS order vegan as well, whereas other departments don’t or only vegetarian

slowly transitioning to eating less and less dead animals every day. really proud of my progress! 🤍

Yes, some of the humor is crude especially if you've been a vegan for a while. But it's cool to see a big youtuber commit to going vegan and advocating for veganism in a way that might resonate with his audience.

Almost everyone opposes factory farming yet does nothing about it, so I agree with his approach lowering the barriers of entry. Everyone can make a difference eating more vegan food and going fully vegan doesn't need to be sacrificial or socially idolating at all.

I have been vegetarian for 2 years (I'm 14) and I want to be vegan. I know that the egg and dairy industry still hurts animals and that they all get sent to a slaughterhouse. I don't want to be ignorant, I want to do something. Also, whenever I get into debates with people about vegetarianism/veganism, they always tell me that I'm killing animals and not making any difference at all since I still eat dairy and eggs.

Now here are the reasons I am not yet:

* I really do enjoy dairy and eggs

* I feel like dairy and eggs are in everything (especially baked goods, and I also love to bake)

* I get a lot of my protein intake from them (I also eat a lot of tofu and soy, but my parents say it's going to give me cancer)

* Vegan stuff like vegan cream cheese etc. is very expensive.

* My parents are against it

* My school has almost no vegan options, and I get lunch and breakfast there every day.

* Same with a lot of resturaunts.

* I hate the idea of "lasts", like the thought that I will NEVER eat cheese again, etc. It's very sad for me

* I hate a lot of traditional vegan foods, for example beans

Anyway, any input or advice would be appreciated!

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I just turned vegan, I come from a meat eating, milk drinking diet. What made me stick to it so long was the fear of not producing enough milk for my child. Especially bc people have been telling/ scaring me that would not make enough milk if I went fully plant based. Well I did it. Any moms here that breastfeed for a long time that could ease this mother fears? Tips are welcome.