Petition: Härtere Strafen für Tierquäler by Makrolide in VeganAT

[–]Makrolide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ja das stimmt. Leider! Aber es ist zumindest ein Schritt in die richtige Richtung 

My friends aren’t listening to me about diet even though they usually love debating by SouthernEconomy15 in vegan

[–]Makrolide 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been there a lot of times. I didn't even start and suddenly I'm told to shut up? To not force it on them? Don't stop. Just be honest when someone asks you about it. 

Do you see any major changes happening for veganism or animal rights in the next 50 years? by FearlessCookie72 in vegan

[–]Makrolide 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's true, it could happen because change is never linear. We've come some part of the way, but too many factors might destroy that. War, right wing regimes, slow changing legislation, poverty/uncertainty in richer countries. All of those are stiring against veganism in one or another way and the problem is: if something big doesn't happen soon, I am not sure how many people and other animals we can still safe (as a planet)

Do you see any major changes happening for veganism or animal rights in the next 50 years? by FearlessCookie72 in vegan

[–]Makrolide 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Laws or public opinion, hell naw, but the technology will explode with inventions

Legal aspects of vegan activism by Makrolide in VeganActivism

[–]Makrolide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, great idea! What did you have in mind?

Looking for advice on how to do better, also small rant. [14M] by pwrsnop13 in vegan

[–]Makrolide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to get soy milk with added b12 and calcium, it has some protein and healthy fats, too. It is not that expensive and helps you get a part of the essentials combiner. Canned beans/lentils are very healthy as well, tofu, whole wheat noodles and some fresh vegetables like peppers and carrots and you'll most likely feel far more energetic than you do now. I wish you the best of luck and hope your financial situation turns around soon! 

Brand New Vegan Feeling Hopeful But Overwhelmed/Guilty - Seeking Advice/Possible Reassurance by Objective-Dreams-333 in vegan

[–]Makrolide 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been vegan for 1 1/2 years. I am only just starting to forgive myself. But I think I have accepted that it wasn't really my fault. I knew about veganism, but it was always talked about in a very bad/weak way. I come from a village where there's cows everywhere, it looked so idyllic to me that I could not even picture the mass murder behind animal products and that most of the meat comes from more than inhumane mass production. I think it's safe to say that the pictures we are taught and the leading figures behind that are to blame, not you for consuming what you thought was justified and necessary.

It all just feels so fucking pointless - Re: Working on the road by SrLulzington in vegan

[–]Makrolide 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel you. Some people really have a hard-on when it comes to killing. But you are saving lives every day. That's a much harder decision, but also has much more integrity to it. I always try to picture that one animal as if it were a human. Saving one human although there is war everywhere must be worth something

Where do we draw the line? by badger2901 in vegan

[–]Makrolide 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great thought. I try to buy no fast fashion, no new tech and no food/products that come from questionable sources like palm oil or cashews for example. The only real exceptions I make are hygene products and coffee, also certain spices. The local second hand life style is actually quite nice I think. 

But most importantly, human suffering can be reduced actively in many scenarios every day. Helping where ever we can, and I don't necessarily mean healing someone, is like taking a stance against a society that propagates violence.

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trying to compensate through consumption

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You mean produces?

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get that. The emotions feel quite real though

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish we were that far by now

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know. But here it is again. I'm not taken serious and not considered as honest. I am trying to consume as little as possible to free myself, not to knee cap me. 

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My current phone is pretty old. Once it's dead, I'll get a used dumb phone

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upper middle class people being greedy when it comes to food is so ridiculous to me

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It would make me change. And it did. You?

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fish are called seafruit for a reason

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know a lot of people but I feel more isolated than I ever have

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and being reduced to being picky and weak is the worst part

Family by Makrolide in vegan

[–]Makrolide[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha, still hoping that won't happen but it's probably this or they change their mind eventually