"I'm not vegan but..." *pro-vegan take* Reaction: Positive. "I'm vegan and..." *same pro-vegan take* Reaction: Negative. ???
from DragonWasabi@monyet.cc to vegan@lemmy.world on 08 Feb 2026 04:15
https://monyet.cc/post/14023759

Anyone noticed this? Do people only want to listen to people who are hypocritical like them because it makes them feel less insecure or judged?

#vegan

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[deleted] on 08 Feb 2026 04:39 next collapse
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Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works on 08 Feb 2026 06:30 next collapse

It’s so absurd I want to test the boundaries of it.

We’ll wait for your paper. I suggest you put less creative writing in it.

GreatWhite_Shark_EarthAndBeingsRightsPerson@piefed.social on 08 Feb 2026 08:58 collapse

You would hope so, but I strongly disagree that would really happen.

[deleted] on 08 Feb 2026 04:46 next collapse
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DragonWasabi@monyet.cc on 08 Feb 2026 04:53 next collapse

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queermunist@lemmy.ml on 08 Feb 2026 04:59 next collapse

I think it’s as simple as projecting their guilt to tear down the person making them feel guilty.

Feeling guilty is hard. Feeling angry is easy and fun!

GreatWhite_Shark_EarthAndBeingsRightsPerson@piefed.social on 08 Feb 2026 08:55 collapse

Absolutely YES.