I’m a meat eater but haven’t yet donated to animal causes. So I believe I am the target of the campaign.
I’m not offended by their approach. I recognize that stirring up controversy is a reality of the media game. I think it’s good that they through the stepping stones to achieving virality.
Yes, they are hiding the fact that they actually endorse veganism. I wouldn’t call it “manipulative”. They are appealing to my values. I’d call that good salesmanship. If they find my diet morally abhorrent, I’m not upset at them for neglecting to mention it.
Yes, they could frame themselves as vegans looking for donations. People have been doing this for a while. I don’t think most meat eaters want to read another article about why you should become vegan and donate to animal causes. But if your telling me I can more good without changing my diet, that’s something I want to read.
Great case study! Thanks for offering yourself up as a data point. If you don’t mind me asking, do you find it convincing to do something about factory farming (donate, diet change, political action, etc)?
Donations: Shortly after making my above comment I started donating to the EA Animal Welfare fund through Giving What We Can.
Dietary Change: For a couple of years I’ve been not eating lobster and shrimp. I’ve also leaned more towards beef over chicken since it’s more meat per animal. I haven’t implemented other dietary changes because they’d be more difficult – but I believe they are good and would like to.
Political: Definitely want stronger regulations on factory farming conditions. Not involved or educated on this matter.
I’m really excited to hear this, Dillon. I was kind of expecting the opposite response. Good on you. I appreciate your open mindedness and support for animal welfare.
I’m a meat eater but haven’t yet donated to animal causes. So I believe I am the target of the campaign.
I’m not offended by their approach. I recognize that stirring up controversy is a reality of the media game. I think it’s good that they through the stepping stones to achieving virality.
Yes, they are hiding the fact that they actually endorse veganism. I wouldn’t call it “manipulative”. They are appealing to my values. I’d call that good salesmanship. If they find my diet morally abhorrent, I’m not upset at them for neglecting to mention it.
Yes, they could frame themselves as vegans looking for donations. People have been doing this for a while. I don’t think most meat eaters want to read another article about why you should become vegan and donate to animal causes. But if your telling me I can more good without changing my diet, that’s something I want to read.
Great case study! Thanks for offering yourself up as a data point. If you don’t mind me asking, do you find it convincing to do something about factory farming (donate, diet change, political action, etc)?
Yes I definitely do.
Donations: Shortly after making my above comment I started donating to the EA Animal Welfare fund through Giving What We Can.
Dietary Change: For a couple of years I’ve been not eating lobster and shrimp. I’ve also leaned more towards beef over chicken since it’s more meat per animal. I haven’t implemented other dietary changes because they’d be more difficult – but I believe they are good and would like to.
Political: Definitely want stronger regulations on factory farming conditions. Not involved or educated on this matter.
I’m really excited to hear this, Dillon. I was kind of expecting the opposite response. Good on you. I appreciate your open mindedness and support for animal welfare.