Comments for Virtually Vegan

Comment on Eating things with a face by Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:19:05 +0000

I think my biggest problem with the phrase “virtually vegan” is that veganism isn’t just about not eating meat. Veganism is a serious lifestyle choice that some of us have chosen to adopt. A lifestyle that includes not wearing leather, wool, or silk. We don’t support companies that test on animals, use animal ingredients, or do vivisection. We are against animal exploitation and needless suffering. We don’t trivialize all of our beliefs because an oyster might taste good. So frankly, for you to throw around the term vegan while you are still eating actual animals, not even just their byproducts, is incredibly insulting. To Diane…that’s awesome that you are trying to be vegan and I would never criticize someone who is making the transition, but these two aren’t trying. They clearly state that they will eat oysters, fish, and chicken. They never mention that they are trying to stop eating these things.

Comment on Eating things with a face by Adam

Adam — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:25:12 +0000

Diane, what gives you the impression we are “picking on people who are trying to become Vegan”?

The author states that she finds it morally acceptable for herself to take the life of a chicken or an oyster. How do you interpret someone’s objection to this violence as them “picking” on people trying to become vegan?

If I told you that I was someone who inflicted harm on my dog via some sort of weapon and I wrote a blog called “virtually non-violent” saying that I find it morally acceptable to beat brown dogs but not any other color, would I be trying to be non-violent?

Comment on Kashi Organic Autumn Wheat Cereal with Soy Milk by anemia

anemia — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:37:58 +0000

Hi…
I think soy milk will be great with this cereal. I am very eager to try this. And the fact that it is organic as you say, it would be healthy.

Comment on Eating things with a face by Diane

Diane — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:25:16 +0000

Why are you guys picking on people who are trying to become Vegan? What I understand from this blog is: Virtually Vegan is working on eating responsibly and looking at the pictures helps.
Why not praise those who are trying to become Vegan. I am also one of those. I do not profess to be one, but I am getting better each day. You are all so anxious to point fingers. I suppose if you become a true Vegan you are better than those who are not. Give us some respect for working on it. I try each day and I think I will eventually become a full Vegan….but in the meantime, stop with the egos and just help us!

Comment on Eating things with a face by Risa

Risa — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:25:50 +0000

Just curious, why do you call yourself “virtually vegan” (which implies that you mostly eat vegan, but sometimes eat dairy and/or eggs) when you actually consume meat? Shouldn’t you call yourselves “virtually vegetarian”?

Comment on Eating things with a face by Kathleen

Kathleen — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:00:46 +0000

“Bizwac, who said you had to be a Vegan to write about a virtually meat-free diet?”

You don’t need to be a vegan to write about a virtually meat-free diet at all - and it’s great that your diet is virtually meat-free - but virtually meat-free is not the same as virtually vegan.

Comment on Eating things with a face by jordan

jordan — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:52:30 +0000

An interesting article on fish: http://www.vegan.com/blog/2009/07/24/rich-assholes-and-bluefin-tuna/

Sorry about the title.

Comment on Amy’s or Trader Joe’s by Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:13:52 +0000

ha! i served small wedges of the amy’s pizza at my bridal shower. it went over well.

Comment on Cucumber Salad by Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:01:06 +0000

i saw Paula Deen do to a recipe close to this. she paired it with fried chicken. this would be the best thing to make with shishkabobs, fried tofu, corndogs and all sorts of stuff! and to bring to BBQ’s.

I’m excited to try it later this month with various fried foods. Thanks guys!

Comment on Eating things with a face by admin

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:12:40 +0000

Bizwac, who said you had to be a Vegan to write about a virtually meat-free diet?