About half a week ago, I became self aware of my state as a piece of shit regarding the animal populations of Earth and their wellbeing. It was sparked by a video of animal abuse I saw online that I refuse to describe beyond serial-killer-level psychological torture to a poor, defenseless being.

I realize, there’s a set, and a mic, and props. This ain’t the first time, this has fucking followers and people will mimic it. We’re this shit as a species?! Where is the bottom? Is there one?!

I generally consider myself a fairly strong willed person, and my former diet wasn’t too dissimilar from dishes I could make vegan, so, I figure, why not? I saw Blue Planet 3. I know we’re fucking up. I had a few holdout food items but, pizza is my favorite food, and I believe replicating it will be fun. There’s apparently a few vegan roux recipes with some ways to mimic cheese flavor for mac and cheese. I’m into it.

Anyway, do share any tips with me that you wish you’d known when you started out. What’s a good brownie recipe?

  • Teppichbrand@feddit.orgEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Welcome, fellow vegan!
    Others have already given great tips about food, so I’ll try to cover some people and ethics. I remember a T-shirt I saw at a protest: I went vegan for love - now I fucking hate everyone. This is very true because you will hear a lot of bullshit from non-vegans. Don’t let them trigger you. Stay calm, strong and friendly. Read the Vegan Bullshit Bingo, it will come in handy often. Long press a tile to read a reply.
    Watch this video on carnism. It makes it easier to understand why everyone around you is so cruel.
    Remember, you don’t have to be perfect. We’re not a cult:

    “Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practicable — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.”
    ~ The Vegan Society, 1944

    This trailer for Dominion still makes me cry. It’s so powerful and edited perfectly, as it shows everything that needs to be said about global animal abuse without saying a word.
    Last, these are great Brownies. :)

    • Vanilla_PuddinFudge@infosec.pubOPEnglish
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      3 days ago

      I am incredibly beat of my own drum and I don’t let what other people do bother me, but it is nice to know some clever comebacks and responses.

      I know my personal choice to be vegan has little effect on the meat industry, but like my vote against Trump, even if small and seemingly insignificant, it was the only middle finger I could give, and given it was always going to be.

      • Teppichbrand@feddit.orgEnglish
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        3 days ago

        That’s the spirit. Going vegan is a powerful personal Fuck You to the global suicide machine. Plus you’ll probably live a longer, healthier life. I wish you all the best!