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Over 8 years into veganism, I was sold meat for the first time (lemmy.ml)
submitted 6 months ago by oldfemboy@lemmy.ml to c/vegan@lemmy.ml
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I had cheese put into my food before, but now I was given meat-meat and not only once but twice (different places).

It wasn't even by people not understanding what veganism is, it was just a very blatant swap.

Sure, I got money back, but I'm wondering: has the acceptance of vegans gone down and malice towards us gone up? I would've thought it would've gotten better over time.

I'm asking because I'm so far removed from the vegan community I forget I'm vegan because the store being "empty" for me is the norm, as is checking labels etc; I've no clue whether other vegans are facing similar issues as of late.

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[-] ButtBidet@hexbear.net 4 points 6 months ago

Definitely not blaming you. I guess I don't have this problem as most of the places I visit are vegan. Maybe I'm lucky as there are more options in my city. If it makes you feel any better, I accidentally bought the real pork version of something cuz I was tired, and ate two bites because before I realised.

Thanks for the effort you're putting in. Things will get better in the future.

fidel-salute

[-] oldfemboy@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 months ago

I used to live somewhere with vegan places, but I now live in a country which seems to have high "flexi"-veganism (carnists opting to buy some vegan stuff) rate, which seemingly also translates into there being practically no vegan places, but more of mixed places. I will be leaving this place in the near future.

I love my butt bidet. You've a great nickname.

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