Horse riding is a form of exploitation. Humans horse back ride for their pleasure, not for the horses. Animal exploitation isn't vegan, no matter how 'happy' you claim the animal to be. Horses have to be broken in to be ridden, making it obvious they weren't intended to be ridden in the first place. Look after a horse, fine, but don't ride it, there's no need.
No horse needs to be ridden. Horses are social animals, that belong with other horses in a large space so they can gallop, etc, and do herding behaviour. They don't belong underneath a silly homosapien. Saying a horse needs to be ridden for exercise is a common excuse by horse riders who keep their horses cooped up in stables....or give the horses very little pasture time. If you can't afford enough space for horses to exercise adequately with other horses then you shouldn't be having horses in the first place.
Simply put, horse riding is using an animal for personal pleasure. It is putting a human before an animal. Something that is wrong. Nobody needs to ride horses, so why do so?
This might help people understand: http://veganfaq.blogspot.com/2007/10/is-horseback-riding-vegan.html
And that's not even mentioning races, the over-breeding of horses, etc etc etc.
Friday 19 February 2010
Saturday 13 February 2010
Whalers are fucking scum...
After already destroying the Ady Gil, the Japanese whalers have now rammed the new Bob Barker Sea Shepherd ship causing a rip in the hull.
Will these savages stop at nothing to harm endangered species?
And people say the ARA's are the violent ones!
Will these savages stop at nothing to harm endangered species?
And people say the ARA's are the violent ones!
Monday 8 February 2010
Paedophilia
I'll never understand why people are so prejudice against what someone thinks and feels in their mind. For instance, someone recently said on a forum that all paedophiles need help and should be in a mental institution...why? Just because they have a sexual attraction they can't help?
If they were acting upon said urges, fair enough, but just for what they think in their mind...that's a crime, how?
Not long ago in western civilisation it was normal for a youngster to marry a middle aged person. It is still the norm in some countries (i.e. Middle Eastern countries) today. Back then, in our part of the world, marrying off young girls to rich males was a way to earn respect and status for the family. Also, as people did not live as long as they do now, it made sense to marry and procreate early to continue on the family line. Also, it doesn't help nowadays youngsters are tarting themselves up to make themselves look older than they are, especially when you can even get bikinis for baby girls nowadays, I mean a baby girl, come on? A bikini top is for BOOBS, do baby girls have them? No, so why make things that are meant for teenagers-adults for babies? Ridiculous. They also make tarty underwear with images of high heels on and what not for young girls...to the point it's sickening and no wonder some are bordering paedophilia.
Also, paedophilia does make sense in a sexual sense: vulnerability, innocence, pureness are all things that are sexually attractive to some, be it young or old 'victims'.
Anywho, someone thinking sexual thoughts about children and what not harms nobody, so stop bitching about it, jeez.
If they were acting upon said urges, fair enough, but just for what they think in their mind...that's a crime, how?
Not long ago in western civilisation it was normal for a youngster to marry a middle aged person. It is still the norm in some countries (i.e. Middle Eastern countries) today. Back then, in our part of the world, marrying off young girls to rich males was a way to earn respect and status for the family. Also, as people did not live as long as they do now, it made sense to marry and procreate early to continue on the family line. Also, it doesn't help nowadays youngsters are tarting themselves up to make themselves look older than they are, especially when you can even get bikinis for baby girls nowadays, I mean a baby girl, come on? A bikini top is for BOOBS, do baby girls have them? No, so why make things that are meant for teenagers-adults for babies? Ridiculous. They also make tarty underwear with images of high heels on and what not for young girls...to the point it's sickening and no wonder some are bordering paedophilia.
Also, paedophilia does make sense in a sexual sense: vulnerability, innocence, pureness are all things that are sexually attractive to some, be it young or old 'victims'.
Anywho, someone thinking sexual thoughts about children and what not harms nobody, so stop bitching about it, jeez.
Wednesday 3 February 2010
Healthy Eating Update + Love
Hmm, so yeah, the healthy eating plan is going kinda ok...up and down atm. When we've resorted to takeaways because my dad gets home late due to sport I've tried to go for the healthiest option on there - well healthy compared to the usual stuff I get from takeaways.
That said, I am looking into getting an 'ab trimmer'/'tummy trimmer' since exercise bikes don't focus on the upper area, more the legs. Plus I remember using my parents as a child, fun times.
This is an 'ab trimmer', btw:
However, they're so damn expensive, although not as expensive as punch bags which is also what I'm looking into...the ab trimmer I want has the computer thing on that measures pumps and that and is £25...I can just about justify that, I think? But all the decent punch bags (with gloves) are like in the £50+ range :(. And no doubt made of leather ¬_¬. So if anyone reading this knows where to get cheap, 'vegan' punch bags, feel free to link it in the comments section.
Why I want to lose weight and 'get fit'...I have low self esteem. That's one reason. I want more energy to do things, that's another reason. I also want to feel attractive for my fiance. It's all well and good him saying I'm beautiful etc, but I certainly don't feel it. So yeah, that's the update so far on that thing.
Onto my next topic: Love. Pretty much one of the very few humans I have feelings for is my fiance. He means the world to me. He understands most of my depression and has had depression himself. He was there for me when I was in hospital with chest pains and has been there for me when I needed him most. I love him so much....*sigh*, even bought him more valentines presents today, but can't say as it's a secret :)
Anywho, just wanted to say how much I love him and I can't wait to say 'I do'.
That said, I am looking into getting an 'ab trimmer'/'tummy trimmer' since exercise bikes don't focus on the upper area, more the legs. Plus I remember using my parents as a child, fun times.
This is an 'ab trimmer', btw:
However, they're so damn expensive, although not as expensive as punch bags which is also what I'm looking into...the ab trimmer I want has the computer thing on that measures pumps and that and is £25...I can just about justify that, I think? But all the decent punch bags (with gloves) are like in the £50+ range :(. And no doubt made of leather ¬_¬. So if anyone reading this knows where to get cheap, 'vegan' punch bags, feel free to link it in the comments section.
Why I want to lose weight and 'get fit'...I have low self esteem. That's one reason. I want more energy to do things, that's another reason. I also want to feel attractive for my fiance. It's all well and good him saying I'm beautiful etc, but I certainly don't feel it. So yeah, that's the update so far on that thing.
Onto my next topic: Love. Pretty much one of the very few humans I have feelings for is my fiance. He means the world to me. He understands most of my depression and has had depression himself. He was there for me when I was in hospital with chest pains and has been there for me when I needed him most. I love him so much....*sigh*, even bought him more valentines presents today, but can't say as it's a secret :)
Anywho, just wanted to say how much I love him and I can't wait to say 'I do'.
A few things...
Quite a lot has happened within the last few hours, well in my mind anyway.
Firstly, what's the point in leaving a comment to insult me on my blog when it's clear I have comment moderation on? You think I'm just gonna let a comment that is just a pure insult be posted? Are you that stupid?
Now, the one's who did comment appropriately are people like the 'anonymous' poster who put '- michelle' at the end. She was polite in her comment and asked a sincere question which I answered. Comments like hers will be allowed, comments just showing people being an ass will just get deleted. So seriously, don't waste your time.
Next, I'd like to discuss people claiming I need to go to 'therapy' or 'speak to councilors'. I've had enough of speaking to people who have no idea how I feel. What's the point in speaking to someone who doesn't even understand the basic concept of veganism (if they even understood it, they'd be it), let alone my other views? It'd only piss me off further and just be a waste of time. I have had depression on and off since I was a child, and even though I've been to various child and family guidance councilors (for other reasons, nothing to do with what I believe now), to general councilors, etc etc, I'm still struggling with depression. Tbh, the thing that's helped me most is venting my frustrations on this blog. Writing it down does help...probably why some people keep diaries. I dislike confrontation in real life so I bottle up my feelings. So of course it's going to build up and when someone pushes me to far (a la PPK and the likes), I let off steam in a huge way.
You can hate on me all you like and hate this blog but this is part of my coping strategy, whether you like it or not. Here I can vent about what I want, when I want and I don't have to put up with the unjust moderation of forums.
Anywho, went to the doctors today and he stupidly suggests more councilling (I explained why this is pointless earlier in this post) and changing my medication. Like fuck do I want to change it. The side effects of going from 20mg, to 40mg, then to the final 60mg were horrible. Each time the dose upped, the side effects were more horrible. I don't want to have to go through that shit again, especially when the medication might not help at all. I was lucky that my citalopram helped me somewhat first time round. Many people take a long time to find the right anti depressants for them.
Also, if you be hating on this blog and me, do so but don't take it out on my fiance. I don't take kindly to people dragging my loved ones into arguments (fiance and companion animals). So just don't do it. It makes you look an even bigger ass than what you already are.
Finally, to clarify a few things. I'm pro-human extinction. I'm pro-human death as long as it's for a reasonable reason. Killing or harming others because of gender, sexuality, race is just bloody pointless and shows you up to be a misogynist, sexist, homophobic, prejudicial twat. All humans are equal in terms of sexuality, gender, race, etc. All humans should die, but for PROPER reasons, not pathetic religious induced reasons.
And that's about it really...hmmm.
P.S. I love how some people believe contraception is 100% accurate. Because it's not and because people will continue to partake in coitus; protected and un-protected (not that it matters, babies can happen either way, just less likely too one way), people need to be sterilised. If you want children, adopt. Jeez, it's not that hard. Or adopt a rescue animal. Like children, but less expensive and more loyal. Cuter too, and much more fascinating than some human brat that kicks and screams when they don't get sweeties in a store...and so on.
Also, thanks for the page hits PPK, you're helping my google ranking for my sites :)
And rofl @ grammar nazi's. I don't care if I use the apostrophe wrong. I've never been able to get to grips with it's placement as 'ownership' and what not so I shan't bother trying. My point is still easily readable so no need to bother with being pedantic.
Anyways, that's it...for now.
Firstly, what's the point in leaving a comment to insult me on my blog when it's clear I have comment moderation on? You think I'm just gonna let a comment that is just a pure insult be posted? Are you that stupid?
Now, the one's who did comment appropriately are people like the 'anonymous' poster who put '- michelle' at the end. She was polite in her comment and asked a sincere question which I answered. Comments like hers will be allowed, comments just showing people being an ass will just get deleted. So seriously, don't waste your time.
Next, I'd like to discuss people claiming I need to go to 'therapy' or 'speak to councilors'. I've had enough of speaking to people who have no idea how I feel. What's the point in speaking to someone who doesn't even understand the basic concept of veganism (if they even understood it, they'd be it), let alone my other views? It'd only piss me off further and just be a waste of time. I have had depression on and off since I was a child, and even though I've been to various child and family guidance councilors (for other reasons, nothing to do with what I believe now), to general councilors, etc etc, I'm still struggling with depression. Tbh, the thing that's helped me most is venting my frustrations on this blog. Writing it down does help...probably why some people keep diaries. I dislike confrontation in real life so I bottle up my feelings. So of course it's going to build up and when someone pushes me to far (a la PPK and the likes), I let off steam in a huge way.
You can hate on me all you like and hate this blog but this is part of my coping strategy, whether you like it or not. Here I can vent about what I want, when I want and I don't have to put up with the unjust moderation of forums.
Anywho, went to the doctors today and he stupidly suggests more councilling (I explained why this is pointless earlier in this post) and changing my medication. Like fuck do I want to change it. The side effects of going from 20mg, to 40mg, then to the final 60mg were horrible. Each time the dose upped, the side effects were more horrible. I don't want to have to go through that shit again, especially when the medication might not help at all. I was lucky that my citalopram helped me somewhat first time round. Many people take a long time to find the right anti depressants for them.
Also, if you be hating on this blog and me, do so but don't take it out on my fiance. I don't take kindly to people dragging my loved ones into arguments (fiance and companion animals). So just don't do it. It makes you look an even bigger ass than what you already are.
Finally, to clarify a few things. I'm pro-human extinction. I'm pro-human death as long as it's for a reasonable reason. Killing or harming others because of gender, sexuality, race is just bloody pointless and shows you up to be a misogynist, sexist, homophobic, prejudicial twat. All humans are equal in terms of sexuality, gender, race, etc. All humans should die, but for PROPER reasons, not pathetic religious induced reasons.
And that's about it really...hmmm.
P.S. I love how some people believe contraception is 100% accurate. Because it's not and because people will continue to partake in coitus; protected and un-protected (not that it matters, babies can happen either way, just less likely too one way), people need to be sterilised. If you want children, adopt. Jeez, it's not that hard. Or adopt a rescue animal. Like children, but less expensive and more loyal. Cuter too, and much more fascinating than some human brat that kicks and screams when they don't get sweeties in a store...and so on.
Also, thanks for the page hits PPK, you're helping my google ranking for my sites :)
And rofl @ grammar nazi's. I don't care if I use the apostrophe wrong. I've never been able to get to grips with it's placement as 'ownership' and what not so I shan't bother trying. My point is still easily readable so no need to bother with being pedantic.
Anyways, that's it...for now.
Apparently...
I'm "banned" from most vegan forums on the web...err, dude, I'm banned from two. Or one, since I don't know where the shithole that is PPK is entirely vegan...with the mindset they have, doesn't seem like it. Vegan Freaks, many people I know, are banned from there for the tiniest things such as not posting for a certain period of time XD
I was initially banned there for posting a roll eyes smiley at someone...yeah, seems you can't post that smiley towards others. I joined several years later because I wanted to see how bad it had gotten and got banned for duplicate accounts...talk about not letting things lie XD
Vegan Freaks is full of highly militant vegans who have the ethos of 'unless you agree with us, you're not welcome'. They don't like people being proud of converting someone.
PPK has the same ethos. Shame. I was warned about that forum by others, but I decided to give it a go, but alas, the rumours rang true about the cliques.
So yeah, two out of hundreds must really be lots !
As of now I currently visit about four or five veg*n forums including my own. So clearly, I'm not the asshole PPK and co make me out to be ;)
I was initially banned there for posting a roll eyes smiley at someone...yeah, seems you can't post that smiley towards others. I joined several years later because I wanted to see how bad it had gotten and got banned for duplicate accounts...talk about not letting things lie XD
Vegan Freaks is full of highly militant vegans who have the ethos of 'unless you agree with us, you're not welcome'. They don't like people being proud of converting someone.
PPK has the same ethos. Shame. I was warned about that forum by others, but I decided to give it a go, but alas, the rumours rang true about the cliques.
So yeah, two out of hundreds must really be lots !
As of now I currently visit about four or five veg*n forums including my own. So clearly, I'm not the asshole PPK and co make me out to be ;)
ZOMG, TROLL !!11!!!!!
It amuses me greatly when people call me a troll for expressing my opinion, especially when I'm not the first to throw insults around. Seems having an opinion that isn't shared by the majority of the forum = 'troll' whether one likes it or not.
So far, I've been called a troll for being pro-abortion, pro-human sterilisation, for pointing out the hypocrisy of vegetarians, having a pro animal message in my signature, etc etc etc. It's amazing how long standing members of most forums get away with being insulting to anyone with an opinion other than the mass consensus of the forum. It's like 'zomg, our forum veterans can never do anything wrong !'.
Most forums I've come across have these problems. Cliques that go around insulting others and getting away with it for some ridiculous reason.
Seriously, if you're gonna run a forum, run it consistently please. When someone 'breaks the rules' deal with the same as anyone ELSE (including veteran members) who break the rules. Don't hand out punishment or lack thereof just because you don't agree with the person or you feel that since they have under a certain post count their views aren't worthy of consideration. On all my forums I've rarely had to ban anyone. Why? Because I moderate properly. I let people get on with things and only step in when it's obvious things are getting out of hand. I tell people to chill out and lock a thread if it's gone too far. The main people who have been banned on my forums are spammers or proper trolls: people who sign up just to insult. Maybe I'm just lucky with who signs up to my forums, because very few have resorted to the pathetic action of pure insulting because they dislike someone's opinion (a la PPK).
Anyway, case in point. I'm not a troll, I never insult first, I merely retaliate to insults given to me. If you don't like my opinion, ignore it or respond to it SENSIBLY. Don't go around calling people assholes just because they think something different to you that isn't a blatant wrong doing (i.e. supporting meat is clearly wrong because it causes suffering). And if you're gonna run a forum, and have a vast mod team, make sure they do their damn job and communicate with each other as well as members with a grievance. Mods insulting members just makes the entire forum look like it's run by douche's.
Anywho, rant over, for now. Back to Gantz.
So far, I've been called a troll for being pro-abortion, pro-human sterilisation, for pointing out the hypocrisy of vegetarians, having a pro animal message in my signature, etc etc etc. It's amazing how long standing members of most forums get away with being insulting to anyone with an opinion other than the mass consensus of the forum. It's like 'zomg, our forum veterans can never do anything wrong !'.
Most forums I've come across have these problems. Cliques that go around insulting others and getting away with it for some ridiculous reason.
Seriously, if you're gonna run a forum, run it consistently please. When someone 'breaks the rules' deal with the same as anyone ELSE (including veteran members) who break the rules. Don't hand out punishment or lack thereof just because you don't agree with the person or you feel that since they have under a certain post count their views aren't worthy of consideration. On all my forums I've rarely had to ban anyone. Why? Because I moderate properly. I let people get on with things and only step in when it's obvious things are getting out of hand. I tell people to chill out and lock a thread if it's gone too far. The main people who have been banned on my forums are spammers or proper trolls: people who sign up just to insult. Maybe I'm just lucky with who signs up to my forums, because very few have resorted to the pathetic action of pure insulting because they dislike someone's opinion (a la PPK).
Anyway, case in point. I'm not a troll, I never insult first, I merely retaliate to insults given to me. If you don't like my opinion, ignore it or respond to it SENSIBLY. Don't go around calling people assholes just because they think something different to you that isn't a blatant wrong doing (i.e. supporting meat is clearly wrong because it causes suffering). And if you're gonna run a forum, and have a vast mod team, make sure they do their damn job and communicate with each other as well as members with a grievance. Mods insulting members just makes the entire forum look like it's run by douche's.
Anywho, rant over, for now. Back to Gantz.
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