i am a vegan.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Veganism is both the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of either the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan ( ). Distinctions are sometimes made between several categories of veganism. \"Dietary vegans\" (or strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term \"ethical vegan\" is often applied to those who not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose. Another term is \"environmental veganism\", which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the harvesting or industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable. Well-planned vegan diets can reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease, including heart disease. They are regarded as appropriate for all stages of life including during infancy and pregnancy by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the British Dietetic Association. The German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children, adolescents nor during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I think veganism is a bit narcissistic. The philosphy behind it I think elevates animals status illogically."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Why so? Part of the vegan community do it because eating plant based is healthier than the usual American diet."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "The nutritional aspects of veganism are one thing. I'm just criticizing the near-religious attittude towards animal prodcuts for moral reasons."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes in that sense I agree with you but like with anything extremism is not a good thing and exists everywhere."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "For example: I don't think that animals should be afforded the same rights as human beings."}, {"role": "user", "content": "But do you agree that they should not be treated in an extremely barbaric way?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I agree that the barbarism towards animals should be minimized where possible. That is not the same thing, however, as assuming that eating animals is some kind of irrational \"speciesism.\" I think that attitude denies the value of human rights."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes, I agree with you. I am currently a vegetarian and have some thoughts of embracing veganism but I do get irritated when I see the extreme people mistreating people that eat animals as if they are murderers. "}]