Oh, PETA. Just... stop.

[guenievre]

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[guenievre]

How are you? I haven't heard from you in ages... I think I've seen you a couple times on the ave, but not for a few months.

[valarmorghulis]

Wow, where is that billboard? This is a fantastically written and thought out post, by the way. I second the <3...

[guenievre]

Jacksonville, Florida. It seems they took it down in response to protests; however, based on some of the quotes from their organization that I've read, they haven't exactly changed their minds. Oh, and the billboard/banner is still available on PETA's website, too. :(

[neptune]

Agreed, fantastic read. Also, very good to hear from you.

[guenievre]

Good to hear from you too! How are you?

[neptune]

I am well, I am in Pittsburgh due to having the opportunity to move there cheaply, and I'm trying to find work. It's been a fun adventure so far, but no major stories. ^^;; But I am well nonetheless. And Sonata Arctica is playing here in a month and a half, and I will go to them, and I will think of you. <3 :D

At my annual, I ended up the exactly the same weight as last year after 2 months of vegetarianism.

[algeh]

I always kind of think of PETA as the left-wing equivalent of the right-wing Crazy Jesus People. In some ways it's comforting to know that crazy doesn't have to make you right-wing, but it'd be even better if they'd shut the hell up.

Re: At my annual, I ended up the exactly the same weight as last year after 2 months of vegetarianis

[guenievre]

Yeah, I agree. My best guess is that PETA was created as a publicity-stunt gimmick, where celebrities could donate money to "charity", then use said money to throw parties for each other, have their photos taken and published for "charity" ad campaigns, and give each other awards for it all. It's very clever, but it's ceased to be convincing.

[jonsonite]

This is a beautiful post. Thank you!