In regards to eating meat

[Monica]

This is part of the reason why I don't believe vegetarianism is right for everybody. *ducks for cover*

Hehe.... I wonder why you would feel the need to duck for cover ?
I also like that following part a lot, I percieve them similarly as you. Apparently fanatism is what makes quite a few people tick:
"Almost invariably, if you push a raw foodist on their logic you will find that underlying a seemingly scientific facade is lurking some sort of quasi-religious fervor and a fundamentalist mindset that refuses to acknowledge shades of gray. A true scientist would calmly explain the facts to you, and not become offended if you questioned said facts and/or produced counterevidence. Try to keep in mind that raving testimonials are nice, but have no bearing in a scientific discussion. Also the fact that one or two dudes happen to have built abs of steel on a raw food diet does NOT mean that it is right for everybody."

I don't understand your advice, someone asked for raw food advice and you only come in to hack on raw foodists?

Exactly what I was thinking. Sounds like there's some prejudice entering the conversation. There was no need to bring up fanaticism or what some people perceive as fanaticism. @ndy didn't even say anything about being a vegetarian or a total raw vegan. He just wants to be able to eat raw fruits and veggies. We vegans have just as much right to offer our opinions as everyone else, and he can choose which advice he wishes to use. Why does the conversation have to turn into a vegan-bashing?

It's fine to disagree about diet. But to seize every mention of vegetarianism to bring up fanaticism, equating every raw vegan with religious fervor, is prejudiced and disrespectful.

Are Pickle's and my stories "raving" testimonials?