Ammo library
Siding With Their Comfort
Severity 2Word choice & deliveryStep 1Step 3
Undermines outreach by siding with the non-vegan's comfort, 'I'm vegan but you shouldn't treat people like that.'
The give pair
Gives ammo
Look, I'm vegan myself but you shouldn't treat people like that.
Gives nothing
I'm here to represent the animals. Do you agree humans should respect other animals?
The round they fire back
Uses your vegan identity to validate their pushback and paint accountability as rude.
How to fix it
Never apologize for holding them accountable. You represent victims, not both sides.
Coaching notes
- Classic derail: vegan activist tells you you're too harsh while they stay non-vegan.
- Do not split the difference between victims and comfort.
Related lessons
- Do not include yourself with exploiters The activist's mindset
- Read: Language that betrays the movement