raw vegan diet

Question

I posted an article on Reddit about a vegan raw diet,  and I get hundreds of downvote, I don't know why, I didn't push anyone to be into this diet in my article, and yet people got angry about it, I just gave some advice to save money with that diet and to continue because I saw that a lot of people get bored quickly 
https://vegans-diet.com/2019/06/14/12-tips-to-be-successful-on-a-raw-vegan-diet-save-your-money-and-keep-going/

Suz · Answer

Nice article, greengasper! Certainly aimed at a niche audience (and not the general public) who can appreciate your awesome (rawsome!) tips! And who doesn't wanna save money while living in alignment with their own wants and needs?

Don't forget that as vegan living explodes in popularity around the world these days (yay!!) ... many people are still threatened by it (and us). 

It's not about us. 

It's about them and your words clearly challenging them on some level. Your article offers great tips and ideas for those of us who share (or are considering) your mindset and lifestyle, even a little.

While it's disheartening to get such negativity to something we put out in the world as helpful, we need to remember that not everyone shares our views or enthusiasm for vegan living. People do get angry when their basic beliefs are challenged, even if that's not your intention at all. 

Truthfully, it seems like veganism is one way we may all survive the climate change that's rocking our planet. And many people know it, deep down, while they don't want to admit it. So it takes very little to trigger them. 

Stay focused and maybe don't offer your excellent ideas to people who can't appreciate them? Instead, focus on the ones who want what you have! And thanks! I got some wonderful ideas and encouragement from you! :-)

herwin · Answer

i did read the article. Nice!  Especially liked yr practical tips how to substitute expensive ingredients with more affordable similar items.
And actually, this may sound weird, but if so many ppl trashed yr article, thats ok. Its better than that yr article sinks to the Abyss Of No Comments.

Lululum · Answer

I really liked your article, read a couple more and have now added your site to my Bloglovin feed. I don’t think the article was particularly contentious, you weren’t preachy or condemning (or even challenging) non-vegans, so I think what others have said here - don’t take the criticisms personally. You’re doing a great job 👍

herwin · Answer

so irritating, ppl who post a topic and never interact or reply.

Crito · Answer

Great article.

@herwin - agreed.  Clearly more about promotion than interaction.  Which I simultaneously respect and despise haha.

NinaSimon · Answer

Love this elaborate article about raw veganism. Pretty cool though that you're a raw vegan. How long have you been a raw vegan?

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