How do people feel about vegaquarians?

Question

I was very excited to hear the term "vegaquarian" for the first time, because then I knew that there were others like me who didn't eat red meat or chicken but still ate seafood. I have never tried to impose my eating habits on others, in fact many of my friends didn't know I was "vegetarian" for years, as I never made a point about it.

Some vegos and some meat eaters get very vocal and aggressive about what they believe, so I just wondered what they (or you) think about vegaquarians?

Thanks for all your answers so far, I'm really interested in what you all have to say. But I notice some people are making assumptions on the reason why I don't eat red meat or chicken. I'm not getting into that debate today, I'm just curious about general ideas and the use of the word.

Thanks for the word "Pescatarian"! I'll have to remeber that one when I in the company of genuine vegetarians!

Answer 1

There is nothing wrong with meat reduction even if you're not a full out vegetarian.

We vegetarians only dislike it when people still eat seafood but claim to be vegetarians.

Call yourself a vegaquarian or pescatarian or whatever and it will be all good.

; )

Answer 2

Vegaquarian. When I first saw the "word", I thought it was a name for someone eats sea plants only, although, that would still be a vegan. Was surprised and disappointed.

This is another one of those made up labels created by those who want to sugar-coat the issues so others can have the illusion of living guilt-free. It's not a real word. This is the same as those hyphenated words, like pesco, fresco, or whatever.

Now, I have to admit when I first became a "vegetarian" I was still eating fish until someone explained the facts to me. In a way, I knew that fish and other sea beings were sentient living beings, however, society and industries that exploit animals drill it in our heads that non-humans don't have feelings, so I understand why there is so much confusion out there. I became a vegetarian that day by removing fish from my plate. I've learned so much since then. I've been vegan, and although have had some missteps with dairy, I plan on going back to that lifestyle.

People think eating fish and other sea beings is so healthy and kind, however, this couldn't be further from the truth. It's as cruel, as unhealthy, and as un-environmentally friendly as those from the land. If you eat fish and other sea beings, you're still a meat eater.

That's not to say that an effort to eat less animal-based foods goes unrecognized. Any effort is good. Just know moving to a plant-based lifestyle is the best thing you could do for the world. We all have room to grow and that includes me as well. ;)

Peace:)

Answer 3

See the link below to find the correct time tested term for your diet!

I fully agree with Michael H, Lovely and Matt H. This is just another fake word (like the one Jimmie references) to confuse the issue of what REAL vegetarians and vegans eat.

You are not (and have not been) a vegetarian. This new term you've discovered only results in REAL vegheads being offered dead sea animals as a food. Please don't use it but instead proudly use the correct term piscivore.

Edit:

I'll warn you NOT to use that pesca-whatever term around vegetarians!! You'll *quickly* learn that we are getting REALLY tired of seeing the -arian suffix abused.

Answer 4

It's great that you don't eat meat, but I still think vegaquarianism's a bit shonky. I'm one of those people who believe that all creatures have equal rights to life. Choosing to eat fish over red meat is not something I'd do. May as well go the whole way. But good on ya for at least being vegaquarian.

Answer 5

Its rubbish. You should leave the word vegetarian alone and not corrupt it.

I'm sick of people telling me veggies eat fish...you lot cause so much confusion.

attaching "veg" to anything will only make matters worst.

The word vegetarian has been in use for 120 years and I have no clue why in the last 10 years many people have started to try to corrupt it. i know us veggies are great, but to lie to yourself just to be associated with us ? thats going too far.

a vegetarian is defined as: Someone who does not eat meat, fish, poultry or slaughter by-products......its so simple.

"jimmy" is wrong. If you are going to rely on an unmoderated wikipedia for your definitions of words then we're all in trouble.

Answer 6

Well my opinion is is that being a vegetarian is a healthier way to live because you don't really have to worry about clogged artiers and other medical things. I'm not personally one because I'm like addicted to hamburgers but my sister is. She is always yelling at us about how we are killing animals and I totally agree with her that's why I (sometimes) check the product to see if like for for example with eggs I make sure that the carton says caged free because that means that they weren't cramped in a cage.

Answer 7

I think is a great that you have moved toward being a vegetarian .. anyone who willingly gives up eating animals has the greater good of man , animals and our planet in their heart .. if you eat seafood you are not a vegetarian so I think your new word is better ..

Answer 8

I believe in everyone's right to decide on a diet that suits them except for very unhealthy people who will not change their eating habits and as a result are a drain on the taxpayers. We are continually seeing people who are morbidly obese (talking 500-600lb.) or have uncontrolled diabetes and are on disability as a result (at the hospital where I work).

Answer 9

Never heard the term, but it's cool. I agree with you about those who get militant about their eating habits. (Or anything else for that matter) Everyone is free to do what they want. Although I must say that veggies are kidding themselves if they think they are saving the planet. No doubt a healthy diet will make you feel better than an unhealthy one. But those who claim to have cured chronic illnesses through diet are nuts. If you prefer a vegetarian diet then by all means go for it.
But do it for the right reasons and don't kid yourself.

Answer 10

Personally, I love seafood, and don't have issues with eating things that have a face. You can put a face on anything if you try hard enough.

Some people with certain religious issues don't eat certain types of seafood because they are considered 'scavengers', meaning that they eat the feces of other animals. This would include shrimp and lobster, etc. However, the fish in my tank eat poop because they are sometimes the forgotten living beings in this house and have to survive for a couple days on the recycled food. Recently a fish jumped out of the tank and died on the carpet so maybe it's a bigger problem than I think.