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Bristow9091 said: Wow you're rather literal when it comes to definitions of words aren't you? A rant doesn't have to be angry or aggressive, it's just going on at length about something in a passionate way, as you are doing with... I guess veganism or whatever the kids call it these days? Either way; Yes, I eat meat, and I really don't care about health hazards because it tastes amazing, and there's no way I could ever go vegan, maybe veggie at a push but I'd have a cheat day at least twice a week, lol. The thing I WAS serious about in that post though, is that I don't mind people being veggie or vegan, as long as they're not trying to make me feel bad, pushing their agenda in my face that I shouldn't be eating meat, or that they're better than me because of it, because honestly... i don't even know, lol. |
I didn't think my post was long enough to be a rant. Either way, I felt I approached the comment in a dispassionate way. So, yes, I think it fails to meet at least one (if not two) of the criteria for being a rant. And I chose to be literal about it, because you appeared to use the word "rant" as if to dismiss my post, making my reply fair game (IMO).
I used to eat meat. The taste of it was the least of my worries by the time I let it go. And I've now tasted meat alternatives that are for me indistinguishable from the real thing, so I don't even need to go without the taste if I don't want to. If that's your only reason for not letting go of meat, then I have good news for you: you can go plant-based without giving that up. Try a Beyond Burger, as one of many examples.
I find the idea that no one should ever be made to feel badly for their choices odd. I try hard to not make people feel bad as I find it works against the goal of reaching them. And I used to eat meat, so why should I make them feel bad for something that I myself used to do? That said, your choices don't just affect you, so the idea that someone affected by your choices should never speak up about your choices is a little bizarre IMO.
