How many vegan bassists?

thegoob · #1 06-08-2010, 03:38 PM

I saw someone on here with vegan in their signature and was wondering how many other TB members are vegan. It can't just be BASSIST or however he spells it with the dots and whatnot and myself. So vegans post here.

MatticusMania · #2 06-08-2010, 03:50 PM

There are other vegans, you can find them in the Vegetarian Bassists Club thread. Im not vegan, but I am vegetarian.

thegoob · #3 06-08-2010, 04:20 PM

Thanks for pointing me to that thread Matticus, I guess it's BASSIST, jazzbo, and me. That's pretty sad really. I'd have thought it would be more than that given how many people are on here.

FL Knifemaker · #4 06-08-2010, 04:21 PM

I'm an omnivore/scavenger.

MJ5150 · #5 06-08-2010, 04:23 PM

I tried it once, but I don't like very many vegetables so it was hard to do. I was crushed to find out corn was not a vegetable, so I gave up and started partaking of beef now and then. Still no pork or waterborne creatures.

-Mike

MatticusMania · #6 06-08-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thegoob

Thanks for pointing me to that thread Matticus, I guess it's BASSIST, jazzbo, and me. That's pretty sad really. I'd have thought it would be more than that given how many people are on here.

Im pretty sure there are a few more on here. I believe FetusYolk is vegan. machine_gewere(sp?) was vegan but recently gave it up over health concerns. Im pretty sure there were a few others.

BurningSkies · #7 06-08-2010, 04:24 PM

I was vegan for 7 years.

thegoob · #8 06-09-2010, 01:58 PM

How can somebody "used to be" vegan? I can't understand that. I don't even like animals and could never support the things people do to them in the name of convenience.

I am vegan for purely logical reasons. It is wrong to cause unneccesary suffering and death. Using animals causes suffering and death. It is unneccessary to use animals to live a healthy productive life.

The only excuse for eating eggs, dairy or flesh is that it tastes good. That's not a good enough reason to torture, and kill other sentient beings. That's like supporting child rape because it feels good.

In america most of Europe people are outraged by someone eating a dog. But, pigs and cows are at least as intelligent as dogs and have the same ability to feel pain and emotions. If it's wrong to eat dogs, it's wrong to eat cows for the same reason.

Dairy is the reason the veal industry exists. Those cows have to give birth to produce milk, and since males cannot produce milk they become veal. Even some female calves become veal because they aren't needed. And, cows that cannot produce milk anymore become hamburgers.

The egg industry is very similar to the dairy industry. Most male chicks in the hatcheries are immediately killed because they don't need as many of them as they do females.

I have talked to non-vegan doctors and nutritionists and had blood tests. It's perfectly safe and not at all difficult to be healthy eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains and legumes. In fact, the more animal products one consumes, the harder it is to have a healthy diet. Even bodybuilders, MMA fighters, and profesional athletes can be vegan and build muscle on a %100 plant based diet.

To have been vegan then start using animal products does not make sense to me at all given the facts.

Ex-vegans piss me off because they are just lying to everyone. If you just stop eating animal products and don't replace them with something, you will become very weak very quickly. But, if you keep up the same caloric intake you will be fine. I think it was Rza that said "An Ox is strong as a mothaf**ka, and all he eats is grass." If you aren't vegan or "used to be" just tell the truth. It's not that it doesn't work, you just don't care.

If you are going to use animal products, watch "Earthlings" and see what you are supporting. It's not one of those peta videos, it's actual footage of real animal farms that meet or exceed the rules regarding "humane" treatment of animals being used for food.

If you are fine with that stuff going on so you can use animal products then go ahead. But, you should know where your "food" comes from.

This turned out much longer than I was planning.....

Din Of Win · #9 06-09-2010, 02:08 PM

These threads ALWAYS turn out crappy.

Always. (haha looking at the post above mine, the boo-boo will be hitting the fan REAL quick)

*sigh*

In any case... Vegan (13 years)

On top of that, straightedge too.

xVx yall!

h8'n on lifestyle choices in 3... 2...

Jazz Ad · #10 06-09-2010, 02:20 PM

Obviously, veganism badly affects temper and makes one prone to bursts of bad mood.

CapnSev · #11 06-09-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazz Ad

Obviously, veganism badly affects temper and makes one prone to bursts of bad mood.

Apparently.

MatticusMania · #12 06-09-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thegoob

Ex-vegans piss me off because they are just lying to everyone. If you just stop eating animal products and don't replace them with something, you will become very weak very quickly. But, if you keep up the same caloric intake you will be fine. I think it was Rza that said "An Ox is strong as a mothaf**ka, and all he eats is grass." If you aren't vegan or "used to be" just tell the truth. It's not that it doesn't work, you just don't care.....

You really shouldnt let other peoples' lifestyle choices upset you. A vegan lifestyle is pretty hard to keep up, and isnt exactly the best choice for everybody. Yes, you can work at it to get all the nutrients your body needs, but not everybody has the will power to do so.

Its an attitude like yours that gives people the impression that vegans and vegetarian are elitist and militant. The arrogance in which you speak is certainly not doing anyone any favors, least of all your own agenda.

CrispyDelicious · #13 06-09-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thegoob

It is wrong to cause unneccesary suffering and death.

By the simple fact of your existence, you will be both directly and indirectly responsible for the suffering and death of living creatures. Where do you draw the line?

BurningSkies · #14 06-09-2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegoob

How can somebody "used to be" vegan? I can't understand that. I don't even like animals and could never support the things people do to them in the name of convenience.

I am vegan for purely logical reasons. It is wrong to cause unneccesary suffering and death. Using animals causes suffering and death. It is unneccessary to use animals to live a healthy productive life.

The only excuse for eating eggs, dairy or flesh is that it tastes good. That's not a good enough reason to torture, and kill other sentient beings. That's like supporting child rape because it feels good.

In america most of Europe people are outraged by someone eating a dog. But, pigs and cows are at least as intelligent as dogs and have the same ability to feel pain and emotions. If it's wrong to eat dogs, it's wrong to eat cows for the same reason.

Dairy is the reason the veal industry exists. Those cows have to give birth to produce milk, and since males cannot produce milk they become veal. Even some female calves become veal because they aren't needed. And, cows that cannot produce milk anymore become hamburgers.

The egg industry is very similar to the dairy industry. Most male chicks in the hatcheries are immediately killed because they don't need as many of them as they do females.

I have talked to non-vegan doctors and nutritionists and had blood tests. It's perfectly safe and not at all difficult to be healthy eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains and legumes. In fact, the more animal products one consumes, the harder it is to have a healthy diet. Even bodybuilders, MMA fighters, and profesional athletes can be vegan and build muscle on a %100 plant based diet.

To have been vegan then start using animal products does not make sense to me at all given the facts.

Ex-vegans piss me off because they are just lying to everyone. If you just stop eating animal products and don't replace them with something, you will become very weak very quickly. But, if you keep up the same caloric intake you will be fine. I think it was Rza that said "An Ox is strong as a mothaf**ka, and all he eats is grass." If you aren't vegan or "used to be" just tell the truth. It's not that it doesn't work, you just don't care.

If you are going to use animal products, watch "Earthlings" and see what you are supporting. It's not one of those peta videos, it's actual footage of real animal farms that meet or exceed the rules regarding "humane" treatment of animals being used for food.

If you are fine with that stuff going on so you can use animal products then go ahead. But, you should know where your "food" comes from.

This turned out much longer than I was planning.....

And this is what tends to give vegans a bad name.

Jazz Ad · #15 06-09-2010, 03:22 PM

I decided to adopt a zombie diet and only eat brains from now on.

CapnSev · #16 06-09-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazz Ad

I decided to adopt a zombie diet and only eat brains from now on.

Can you start with "thegoob"?

MatticusMania · #17 06-09-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CapnSev

Can you start with "thegoob"?

He cannot. He said he is only feeding on brains.

Jazz Ad · #18 06-09-2010, 03:40 PM

I guess y'all know what the vegan zombie says?

Yakob · #19 06-09-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

I'm an omnivore/scavenger.

This.

MJ5150 · #20 06-09-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thegoob

If you aren't vegan or "used to be" just tell the truth. It's not that it doesn't work, you just don't care......

I did tell the truth....it did not work for me. I don't like enough vegetables to be a healthy vegan. So yes, it doesn't work for some people.

Now get off your soapbox before the TalkBass bacon lovers come along and execute you.

-Mike