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Deflection or non-answer = strike
Any deflection or failure to answer a question you asked is one strike. The deflection loop (friendly tone, reframes exploitation, neutral ground, bigger picture, never answers feeling) is one of the most common real traps. Use the Deflection Loop scenario to practice judging continue vs disengage. After three strikes, plant the seed and walk away. Do not say why are you dodging or call them closed-minded.
Gives ammo
Non-vegan deflects on feeling three times. Activist: Why are you dodging? I will give you one more chance. You seem closed minded, bye.
Gives nothing
After third deflection on the same question: It seems you are not open to this. If you are not vegan, you are responsible for the exploitation of animals. [Walk away]