From: Slanted (169.233.36.9)
Greeting: I'm new and I've got some questions for you!
Date: February 17, 2003 at 11:21 am PST

Hi, I'm slanted. I was once a regular on the vegan messageboard, but
since it's been down I've been wandering. So I thought I'd check this
board out since it was highly recommended and I'm in need of a vegan
community of folks since I'm the lone vegan in my area. I also have a
few questions to get started with(and I know we are constantly getting
asked this, but your response would mean a lot to me.)

Alright so here's the deal, I have some food for thought. I'm a vegan
college student in a youth cultures class. I'm doing my final paper on
veganism as a form of subculture. (feel free to let me know if you
think veganism could even be considered a subculture because I've
heard arguments going both ways.)

I was wondering if anyone would like to volunteer some of their
thoughts and info on the folllowing questions:

1. At what age did you become vegan?

2. What motivated you to become vegan? As your reasoning for becoming
vegan evolved since then?

3. Do you think being vegan has influenced either directly or
indirectly the lives of those around you? (friends, family, co-
workers, etc.)

4. Do you think by choosing veganism you are participating in the
creation of social/political change?

I'm still in the beginning stages of my work, but I am interested in
anything you have to say on the subject.

Thanks and I'm happy to join you,
_S