Why I am not a vegan

[Jade]

Have the mods changed their protocol? When I was a mod, we didn't chastise members publicly. We handled moderator issues privately.

You don't seem to be acting in the capacity of moderator, so I'm wondering why you are violating forum guidelines and moderator protocol.

I realize now what is meant by my 'delivery'. It isn't rude or insulting. You all know that. I think what is bothering you about my 'delivery' is that I address comments point-by-point.

I have been courteous and have never insulted anyone. The worst offense I will admit to is a bit of sarcasm, along with a few instances of frustrated venting. Those pale in comparison to the onslaught of direct insults directed at Diana and me over the years.

Everyone knows that there aren't any good arguments in favor of meat-eating, at least Not in a modern society. When I state my views point-by-point, and respond to others' comments point-by-point, the meat-eaters simply don't have much they can offer to counter my points. I don't get the credit for that. It's just that the vegan always wins on all counts, whether it's in regards to health, ethics, or the environment. That's because veganism addresses some very big problems, with clear solutions, in regards to health, ending unnecessary cruelty, and reducing wanton destruction of the environment. There's simply NO good argument in favor of supporting the meat-dairy industry! That's just the way it is.

When meat-eaters are confronted with irrefutable facts about the cruelty to animals and the destruction of the environment, and realize that they can't refute those points, they wire it up in their minds that I have 'bullied' them. I have done nothing of the sort. I have simply stated my points.

I suspect that what they really mean is that they feel intimidated by someone who successfully refutes their attempts to justify cruelty.

That isn't my fault. Neither is it Diana's. We are entitled to our views. We aren't responsible for someone feeling intimidated by us, just for being who we are.

This concludes my response to you. I do NOT consent to additional discussion about me personally. That is a violation of the guidelines and I shouldn't have to explain that to a moderator. I have pm'ed the other mods about your inappropriate handling of an apparent grievance with me.

Plenum: Since you 'liked' Jade's public attempt to chastise me, I can only wonder how much things have changed, in regards to how the mods operate now. If you are now publicly chastising members, then that reinforces my decision to leave.

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Hi Monica, I am getting some mixed messages from you. Would you like me to respond to you further here, or continue our current private conversation in PMs?