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| Happy cow member of the week I think it would be cool if we had a member of the week for each week. Or member of the month or year. Maybe decided by number of reviews writen the week before, best written review, best picture uploaded, or simply by popular vote. I like the idea of voting on happy cow; it seems like a way to get people more involved. Proposing candidates and whatnot. Hey for that matter, does HC have an ambassador? OK that one is a stretch. LOL but you see what i'm getting at here. Post Date: 09/04/11, Replies: 3 | ||
| Suggestion for Forum pages Hi, apologies if this has already been suggested, but on the Forum pages, could you sort the topics by "Last Reply" instead of by "Post Date"? It would make it easier to view only new content. Thanks, Truly Post Date: 09/04/11, Replies: 2 | ||
| Contact Us links on website and iPhone app Had the hardest time finding a way to communicate with you which means others are too! Post Date: 06/28/11, Replies: 3 | ||
| Add new places via iPhone app Would like a way of adding new restaurants, etc within the iPhone app. Can do this on apps like foursquare and gowalla. Post Date: 06/25/11, Replies: 0 | ||
| Animal Ingredients 2.0 The listing of animal ingredients here on Happy Cow is so helpful. To make my product purchasing a more conscience one, I copied the list, edited out the definitions, and formated it into a handy wallet feature. Now when i go grocery shopping, I consult my quick-list, and am able to shop worry free about ot knowing about what is really in my food. My suggestion is to feature a second animal ingredient list here on Happy Cow; one that is just the ingredients and is formated for easy printing. So that people like me, who dont always know what the technical terms for some of the animal ingredients are, can always have an easy to read list at hand. *Food for thought* Post Date: 09/09/10, Replies: 3 | ||
| Restaurant Listing Debate: Not 100% Veg In order to continue our discussion regarding Happy Cow listings of Veg-friendly restaurants (http://www.happycow.net/forum/travel/view_topic.php?id=83), the webmaster asked that we start a new discussion. While adding a section that says old listings or Veg-friendly places that don't meet HC criterion is a good idea, it really is a bad idea. In doing so, you're going to get rivalry from restaurant owners or people partial to the restaurant, so why not let the reviewers do this part for you? Here what I would do: List the restaurant at the very end of all listings, I believe the non-100%-veggie places are in a light pink color now, so why not list those other ones in grey. Add a disclaimer within the description basically stating "Warning: This is not a 100% Vegetarian/Vegan place. Happy Cow does not support this restaurant as meat/dairy contamination is very likely" (or something close to that) – this solves the issue with preference and owner rivalry. If it's a bad restaurant, it will be clearly reflected in negative reviews by HC members. And when the owners read what the consumer has to say, maybe they'll clean up their act. By keeping only the good restaurants on the site, I think, only does more harm than good. Like I had said previously, how will we know if a place is good/bad? If I find a place that has Vegan options, I want to find out about it and possibly try it. I understand that if a place is not listed on the site that it probably doesn't meet HC's standards, but how do we really know if that place meets HC's standards??? What if it's a new place? Or a place that no one has discovered (the webmaster can't be out everywhere scouting these restaurants out)? A lot of places don't advertize; and I know a lot shy away from the word Vegan, especially in the Midwest where the term is still unfamiliar to many. For example, there is a place called Sweet Cakes Bakery that carries about 50% Vegan baked goods, if you ask they will tell and assure you of the Vegan items …but they don't advertize things as being Vegan – same with Bleeding Heart Bakery (well they have the words Vegan posted in the store). I'm so lucky I found those places via word-of-mouth; otherwise, I wouldn't be able to enjoy these wonderful Vegan baked goods. My overall point is that I don't thing being one-sided does any good. It also comes across as being elitist to others; I feel that this tends to shy others away from Veganism. I truly wonder how many people are scared off due to this; we're essentially being counterproductive when it comes to helping people become Vegetarian/Vegan. And another point I'd like to make, what about new Vegetarians/Vegans or those thinking about going that route? I'd think the unknown would be scary to some; when I was just vegetarian (for almost all of my life) and had never even known about these special Veggie places…I was weary. I remember being 18 and weary about going to Chicago Diner (which is one of my favorite places now). For the newcomers, I think having those places (with some veggie options) listed helps to ease them into Vegetarianism; the familiarity of what they knew is there while they're free to explore the unknown, become more interested, and then begin to explore fully Vegetarian/Vegan places. What does everyone else think? Post Date: 09/07/10, Replies: 62 | ||
| Is HappyCow going into overdrive? Mr. Webmaster Eric, I have a note that - on May 16th, 2007 - when I joined HappyCow there were 1,840 Members registered. Today we have just passed 5,520. That is a 200% increase in less than 10 months - or an average increase of more than 11.5% per month (compound growth). Wow! "Happier Cow's" - so many plants being eaten! - as people / businesses work to get over their addiction to "cruel dairy" the cows will become happier still! Let's have a celebratory lunch today in "Long Man Lou" in Kowloon - a big "thank you" from me to whomever submitted it! Love. JohnnySensible Post Date: 08/03/10, Replies: 4 | ||
| Listing Veg-Friendly Restuarants Greetings, This is my first post. I hope I have entered this in the right forum area. This is how I found this site. My wife and I maintain a vegan diet. I saw a mention of the Veg-Out iPhone app in the magazine VegNews. I downloaded the app (costs 2.99). The app gets all of its list from this site and points out the site in the "details" section of every restaurant listing. I recently went on a business trip to Ann Arbor, MI and used the app/this site to find local vegan and vegetarian restaurants. I was happy to find really great restaurant there, Seva. This was great when I was eating alone. When I needed to find a restaurant in mixed company with meat-eating business partners, the site was not of that much help, and happycow.net does not appear to want to list such restaurants that bridge the gap with numerous pointedly vegan offerings alongside meat (usually noted as sustainably farmed, organic, etc.). Can somebody tell me more about happycow.net's stance in this regard? Can somebody also tell me where to go to find listings that might be more forgiving on this account by including truly veg-friendly that also serve meat? Post Date: 07/29/10, Replies: 4 | ||
| Mock Meat Restaurants I have a problem with the 'mock meat' vegetarian restaurants that abound in many large cities and also on Happy Cow. It is truly unnerving to stare at the menu with descriptions and pictures in many cases that reflect meat, fish and the like. It is really disappointing that teh owners of these restaurants who otherwise seem to be enlightened, have to resort to the very items that they do not serve, to describe their menu items. I have never eaten any animal product in my life, and I do not wish to see or know what they would look like on my plate. Today I ate at the TeHe Veg Bistro in Jakarta, and its menu read among other things, fried fish belly, fried frog, and all the other usual culprits like beef, steak, etc. Honestly, it was very disgusting, and today I vowed that I will never again eat in one of these 'mock meat' restaurants even if I have no other vegetarian choice. I would like and hope that other members take a stand on this and also request HappyCow to exclude these restaurants from their listing. Cheers, Pradeep Post Date: 07/06/10, Replies: 3 | ||
| Review Moderation on HappyCow We'd like your feedback on our review system here at HappyCow. Here's a little background before you respond: http://www.happycow.net/review_removal.html http://www.happycow.net/review_removal_owner_steps.html Some topics we'd like feedback on are: - How do you feel about members who write reviews on places they've never been to? - What (if anything)should be done with a negative review by a member who's only written one review ever? - Should HappyCow keep reviews indefinitely, or should they expire after a set time (i.e.. 2 years) - Should members who write reviews be asked to display their true identity (full name) - Any other relevant points you can think of. Thanks for your input! Eric & the Cows Post Date: 03/28/10, Replies: 33 | ||
| Home page members Everyday on the home page of HappyCow there are 3 members listed, i was wondering why those certain members are listed? Post Date: 02/19/10, Replies: 2 | ||
| Most Profile views Dear WebmasterEric, On HappyCows stats page, www.happycow.net/reports/happycow_stats.html i think it would be cool if you could list who has the most profile views. Post Date: 02/16/10, Replies: 2 | ||
| 'Update Review' Option I was thinking an 'Update Review' option would be a very useful thing to add to previous reviews. As I frequent restaurants my opinion may change about them. If I change my mind about a place I generally delete the prior review then post a new one. Not only is this process cumbersome, I feel that it's less useful. I feel that having the prior review along with the original review could be very useful, as we can see how HC members opinions change about establishments over time. What do you think Webmaster (and everyone else)? Post Date: 02/03/10, Replies: 4 | ||
| new famous vegetarian I have discovered a new FV: Dr. Richard Bartlett Founder of Matrix Energetics. www.matrixenergetics.com/ Post Date: 01/14/10, Replies: 4 | ||
| groups what happened to the group home page? Post Date: 01/06/10, Replies: 5 | ||
| This is an excellent site I work as a concierge, we often get requests for vegetarian restaurants in cities overseas. I searched in google and came up with your site. Did the job perfectly for me, used it as in intro to various spots, and then check them out further on other sites. Just wanted to say thanks. When our clients book, I'll be sure to let the restaurant know that I found them here first. Post Date: 12/02/09, Replies: 5 | ||
| Compassion or Vegetarian Hi everyone, We've recently changed the name of the site in the title graphic and would like your feedback. It used to read: Vegetarian Guide to Restaurants & Stores and now reads: Compassionate Eating Guide we've also considered: Compassionate Dining Guide How do these titles sound to you and which should we go with? Thanks for any thoughts on this. Post Date: 11/30/09, Replies: 7 | ||
| A suggestion for Happy Cow Sernicki gave me this idea, though he doesn't realise it (see Ser - I do pay attention) How about having a directory of Vegan trades people? Vegan plumbers, electricians, caterers that sort of thing. It would have to be broken down into categories for countries and states like the current directory for restaurants and health food shops is. Whaddya reckon? Post Date: 11/30/09, Replies: 8 | ||
| Phone use Using Happy Cow on phones is something I have never done. However, I am up to get a new cell phone and since I have never connected to the web w a phone b4, I figured I should ask y'all happycowers if there is something I need to look for as far as compatibility or if there is a kind of phone that works best w your site. Also, is it free like the web version? Any tips for someone who really only wants a phone to make calls and is tech ignorant would be appreciated. [sorry if this is not under the right heading, it seemed more appropriate than others] Post Date: 11/29/09, Replies: 12 | ||
| HappyCow Voted Favorite Vegetarian Website Hey Everyone: For the 3rd year in a row, HappyCow has been voted "Favorite Vegetarian Website" in the Veggie Awards sponsored by VegNews magazine. Official announcements will be made public in the Nov+Dec magazine issue. This means that for every year that we've been nominated, we've won! Our humble journey and incredible achievements have been made possible because of supporters like YOU. Your generosity and dedication to the vegetarian movement makes us all stronger and the planet healthier. We thank you. The cows thank you, too! - The HappyCow team Post Date: 10/30/09, Replies: 1 | ||
| Classifieds Hi, how about a classifieds section? SOme folks might be looking for housemates, or some such thing where diet/lifestyle is important, and where ads in other places (like Craigslist, e.g,) are just a waste of time, and tend toward attracting scams and cons. Post Date: 10/30/09, Replies: 1 | ||
| suggestion: make a new icon for food cart As you seem to be adding a lot more food carts recently, it seems a good idea to come up w an icon distinguishing them as such. I suggest a cart w veggies in it. i think it would be helpful bc often many of us when wanting to go out want to dine in, and the icon would help us not search through those that are food carts. I don't mind them being listed or anything, I just think it'd be helpful to distinguish. Also while I'm at it, I think an icon for top ten places within a review is still a good idea. I really like the website and think the reviews are great, thanks for doing it. kl Post Date: 09/01/09, Replies: 2 | ||
| Thank You for this Community Forum! Hi HappyCow Webmaster - Thank you for creating this cool new community forum. It's great. Peace - Chia. Post Date: 05/08/09, Replies: 10 | ||
| What is the 'Connections' icon about? On our profile pages we have 'Connections' now. What is it? Is there a blurb somewhere about it? Thanks.... Post Date: 04/14/09, Replies: 2 | ||
| Submissions? I submitted a bunch of restaurants a month or two ago, and they still haven't showed up. Is this a typical time frame? Post Date: 03/23/09, Replies: 6 | ||
| Vegan strip clubs -should HC promote them? Portland's vegan strip club is in serious need of promotion - it is located at the old "Pirates tavern" location. . The old Pirates Tavern - famous mostly for it's bad, bad food - not "loved" by HappyCow reviewers - http://wweek.com/editorial/3251/8129/ . Owner Johnny Diablo (not related to me) has a very unusual "take" on vegan business! . +Pirates Tavern went out of business in December 2007, Diablo says, because most vegans live at the poverty level or below.+ . Hmmm - I take a look at my veg*n friends & I cannot agree with Johnny D. - I think that Pirates Tavern went out of business because it was a complete dump of a place & served bad food. . . . . The new strip club - opened last month - same location - "vegan cheeky" - http://wweek.com/editorial/3413/10351/ . +The club's main claim to veganism seems to be that strippers cannot wear any leather, fur, silk or wool. If a dancer slips up and sports snakeskin heels, Diablo says he pulls the woman aside to talk about "not bringing murder victims into the establishment."+ . The new strip club is now - "For Sale" - http://wweek.com/wwire/?p=11310 . +Thanks to a tip from a blogging stripper, WWire has learned that Portland's Casa Diablo, the world's first vegan strip club, is for sale after just a month and a half in business. + . Price: $995,000 - http://www.cimls.com/sale-listing/44372 . http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/off/612878875.html . The Craig's List post - Reply to: [email protected] Date: 2008-03-20, 1:56PM PDT . Own your own gentlemen's club. Beautiful interior. Good times. Email for more information. Serious buyers only. . Post Date: 03/09/09, Replies: 47 | ||
| Helping to promote great sites -at no cost http://www.alexa.com/site/download If you browse compassionate / veggy / vegan etc. sites having the Alexa Tool Bar on your computer might help them to move up the popularity rankings a little! PLUS - it certainly helps to protect you against phishers & scammers! . . . Making a better Internet Alexa could not exist without the participation of the Alexa Toolbar community. Each member of the community, in addition to getting a useful tool, is giving back. Simply by using the Firefox and IE toolbars each member contributes valuable information about the web, how it is used, what is important and what is not. This information is returned to the community as Related Links, Traffic Rankings and more. . . HappyCow on Alexa - http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details/happycow.net . Webmaster Eric - please consider adding this info. to the next MooZine! Post Date: 02/19/09, Replies: 0 |
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