I'm a vegan and all, but why are other vegans so um..."pushy"?

Question

I went to a vegan blog and many or most try to force their opinion on other people. I like the way I am and every one attacks me on how i shouldn't eat this or do that. Surprisingly,most of the posts were like that. What can you say?

Answer 1

I don't know... I'm vegan yet I'm not pushy at all! Maybe it's because this is the internet... I'm sure those people might not act the same way in real life. In fact, I try to hide the fact that I am vegan because I'm sick and tired of everyone's reactions when they find out.

Answer 2

What can I say?  Don't go to that blog anymore.

If you're vegan and you're not all pushy and judgemental, then it should be clear to you that there are vegans who aren't all pushy and judgemental.  If you don't like the ones that are, avoid them.

Answer 3

I'm sorry to see that you feel that way. I don't think you should judge "other" vegans by the blog you read. That's just like me saying that most black people like rap music after I visit a site dedicated to discovering new black rappers. Of course everyone on the blog will talk passionately about the subject at hand. It doesn't mean that everyone in a certain sub culture is like that.

If you are satisfied with the way you are and your dietary habits, that's excellent. Keep doing what you do. Don't worry about everyone else.

Answer 4

I'm glad you're vegan.

It's entirely your choice what you eat, and I know what you mean about veganism being forced on you.

Try to read some unbiased information on what contains animal products and how they are produced instead of a personal blog.

Answer 5

If it were a meat eaters blog..they would do the same thing.  Nobody forces anyone to visit those sites and the sites are created to have a personal opinion.

Answer 6

I noticed that too! They are trying to push me into eating other things and tell me what I am eating now is unhealthy. I have yet to go to a vegetarian blog that isn't pushy or tell me what to eat.

Answer 7

this reminds me of a youtube video this might be why they are so pushy http://youtube.com/watch?v=hMpHF2a-IJY watch it you will enjoy

Answer 8

they are like fundamental christians

they must convert!

Answer 9

my opinion is eat what you like

of course id like people to go vegetarian and vegan for those adorable animals that never got to see how good life can be but then other people have their own opinions, i tell people about and i dont force them ive got around 15 people to try this year and 4 to stick with it  with out any forcing =]

Answer 10

The expression "birds of a feather flock together."  Vegans, or anyone else that has a very strong opinion about something, will find others that share their view and band together to be a louder voice.  Hey, I've been guilty of this myself before I wised up and decided to keep my opinions to myself!  It's easy to get caught up in what you believe is right for everyone and be judgemental.  Sooner or later, karma comes around and smacks people like us off our soapbox and we realize that what is right for us is not right for everyone and we humbly go about our business eating our vegan and vegetarian foods in silence!  Stay away from that blog.  There are plenty of vegans in this world that are not pushy.