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": "user", "content": "Hi I'm a Vegan. Are you?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I'm not a vegan but I know a lot about it. Are you a dietary vegan who avoids consuming animal products or an ethical one?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "A bit of both. Started out for health reasons. But after raising a daughter who adores animals, things changed."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I see so you also practice veganism in other areas of your life and you are against the use of animals for any purpose. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Well, no. Just don't abide cruel treatment. Was actually raised on a farm & was sickened by observing animals being slaughtered. So, that probably influenced my decision. How did you become knowledgeable if you're not a vegan?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That is very sensible. There is no reason to cause harm or suffering to animals. One example is killing animals for fur, that is animal cruelty in my opinion."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Not necessarily, imho. If the animals are humanely treated, it might not be considered cruelty. After all, the Bible says that animals are placed here for our use."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "True but when considering animal rights, some or all of animals are entitled to the possession of their own lives. Some of the conditions of these practices are very cruel after all such as in fur production. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "You are probably correct in terms of mass production/factory farming. Thank you for your knowledge. I enjoyed chatting with you. Have a nice day."}]