Comments on: YouTube Vegetarians

By: Lane

Lane — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:49:22 +0000

Hi kim,
I wouldn’t give the internet all the credit, veganism is gaining ground through a variety of avenues… just look how much publicity Victoria Beckham gave veganism by simply carrying “Skinny Bitch.”
But I do believe the internet has a huge impact as well.. And that can only be good.

By: kim

kim — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:54:42 +0000

The internet has changed everything in the animal “movement”. And it’s still in its infancy. That “vegan” has become mainstream, I believe, is a direct result of this. I’m in awe…

By: Lane

Lane — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:33:55 +0000

Hi Bea,
Jane keeps saying that it feels like we’re at the vanguard of some social change. It will be interesting to see what happens over the next decade. Between the economic crisis, concerns over global warming, and an increased awareness of how we’re treating the other inhabitants of this earth, I’m expecting a noticeable change.

Hi kara,
Agreed. It’s difficult to ignore such graphic imagery.

By: kara

kara — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:23:57 +0000

The more people, of any age, to witnesss the conditions in slaughter houses the better.
Thanks to YouTube for being the vehicle.

By: Bea Elliott

Bea Elliott — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:17:43 +0000

I think these stats might be on the low side… I’m not anywhere where that I’d consider “progressive” or “open” to expanding veganism – yet the more I interact with parents about it, many are saying this is where their teens “want” to go – It’s the parents that keep these numbers lower than 1 in 200. The next 5 to 10 years ought to prove very interesting in increasing numbers as these kids get out on their own.

Yes, youtube and the internet have been key in presenting all the many reasons “why vegan”… It “leaflets” for you – so to speak… Not to mention all the great sites with recipes making it that much more appealing and “do-able”