The Daily Populous Sunday September 13rd, 2020 evening edition
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shostakofish on September 13rd, 2020 at 10:06 UTC »

My life became so much better when I decided I was a "social vegetarian".

Do I do a bunch of granola zero waste hippie bullshit in my home because it's important to me? Yes. Will I ever turn down an offered meal or gift because it doesn't align with my lifestyle at home? Absolutely not.

The animal is dead. The purchase is made. The very least I can do is graciously accept a very thoughtful meal someone put effort into. Me bitching isn't going to make a burger back into a cow.

ETA: I can see some upset people have started to find this. If I can offer some advice as someone who's gone through quite a few stages of environmental guilt and lifestyle changes - you can only be your own best self, and a kind and compassionate person. Bringing negativity to others does not make the change you think it does. Be negative to corporations and kind to your fellow man.

mattjh on September 13rd, 2020 at 10:49 UTC »

Great advice. All-or-nothing thinking is generally terrible for you. Want to start working out but feel overwhelmed? You’re wasting time stressing yourself out. Just take a walk every day. Do some jumping jacks if you’re feeling extra. Treat yourself like a friend.

UniquePariah on September 13rd, 2020 at 12:50 UTC »

I'm more that happy to try vegan products, some are actually really good. Overall it's a good idea to reduce your meat intake. It's better for your health, better for your bank account, and better for the environment.

I find it bizarre how some people are so hostile towards vegan products or reducing their meat intake when it's a triple win all things considered.