if you really care why not just reach out. I was one of the first people (that I know of) who decided to live this way so never thought about it. only later aft

if you really care why not just reach out. I was one of the first people (that I know of) who decided to live this way so never thought about it. only later after I constantly seen the topic pop up (and finding myself justifying my "odd behaviour" to others) noticed that also now I wouldn't announce it in fear of being called "that guy" who thinks they are special. I didn't want to be seen as "the vegan at the steak dinner" telling everyone that they are better then them. Being so disillusioned with superficial "online friendships" at the time felt it was also my duty to not announce it to all those 95% of my contacts who didn't care anyway.