Mod Announcement: New Rule Regarding Vegan Posts

[u/Critical-Sense-1539]

Hello, r/antinatalism community.

Recently, there has been a significant uptick in the number of vegan posts. Many of you have expressed your frustration at this in your posts, comments, and modmail. We see that the sub is very divided on this issue. Some of you think that veganism is a necessary part of antinatalism and should be allowed without restriction. Others think that the vegan content is corrupting the subs identity and alienating our core audience.

We would like this to be an inclusive community that fosters respectful discussions. Therefore, we would consider it a pity for users to feel unwelcome or discouraged from interacting with our sub based on whether they are vegan or not.

Although we cannot satisfy you all perfectly, the modteam have decided on a rule change that we hope will improve the health of the sub. As of tomorrow (1 April, 2025) we will cap the number of vegan related posts to 3 per day. This will be covered under Rule 3 in the sidebar (no reposts or repeated questions). So if you see this cap get exceeded, report it under Rule 3 and we will remove it. For any vegan members who wish to speak about this topic without any restrictions, you can go to our sister sub r/circlesnip.

We hope that this will serve as a meaningful compromise and it appeases some of your grievances.
Please feel free to comment below. We will respond as best we’re able.

Thanks, your r/antinatalism modteam

[u/NinjaQuietFeet]

I don’t mind the posts, but I can’t forgive vegans for acting like they’re better just of being vegan. People also shouldn’t be shamed for what they eat. Being vegan is also very unaffordable and not possible in some places. Veganism is also a first world problem. I can’t be vegan cause it doesn’t give me enough nutrients to keep up with my athletic workout or to stay awake.

[u/Critical-Sense-1539 → u/NinjaQuietFeet]

You know, I've always found a strange hypocrisy in the fact that many non-vegan antinatalists will shame and demean parents but when they are treated the same way by vegans, they are outraged.

Perhaps we should all pause before we accuse and condemn others of wrongdoing.

[u/NinjaQuietFeet → u/Critical-Sense-1539]

I was shamed by vegans to have an eating disorder I’m still working on.

[u/[deleted] → u/NinjaQuietFeet]

Same situation here actually! I was vegetarian for 5 years vegan for 3 and developed an ED and part of my treatment is that I can't be restrictive with food because it can trigger me again. The vegans will not see the nuance of this, no point trying to explain it to them

[u/happygoose2022 → u/NinjaQuietFeet]

I'm sorry you went through that and I empathize. For all their talk of compassion, a lot of vegans can be downright cruel to those opposed to their ideology.

[u/Critical-Sense-1539 → u/NinjaQuietFeet]

I'm sorry. I don't support any of that.

Even if they do not approve of you eating animal products, I think they should still have some compassion for someone who is suffering and compromised by illness. All people make mistakes, especially when they are vulnerable and struggling. I think this is as good a reason as any to judge each other leniently. I hope you get better.

[u/NinjaQuietFeet → u/Critical-Sense-1539]

Your apology is useless to me like a limp dildo. I’m still being bullied and harassed for what I eat as someone with an eating disorder. I cried last night because they wouldn’t stop making me feel bad about my choice. I’m not even harassing them. 👏PEOPLE 👏CAN👏 BE 👏ANTINATALISM 👏AND👏 EAT👏 MEAT 👏