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'''JFA.WIKI is a project of [http://JusticeForAnimals.org JusticeForAnimals.org].''' | '''JFA.WIKI is a project of [http://JusticeForAnimals.org JusticeForAnimals.org].''' | ||
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{{jfa-note}}If you are new to veganism, the first three articles in the [[Basics Section]] provide a good starting point.{{jfa-note-end}} | {{jfa-note}}If you are new to veganism, the first three articles in the [[Basics Section]] provide a good starting point.{{jfa-note-end}} | ||
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The site is organized into the following sections, with information in each section further categorized by ''animals'', ''ethics'', ''earth'', ''health'', and ''humanity'', as appropriate. | The site is organized into the following sections, with information in each section further categorized by ''animals'', ''ethics'', ''earth'', ''health'', and ''humanity'', as appropriate. | ||
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This section contains articles covering some basic information about veganism and animal rights. The top three articles provide a good starting point for beginners. [[Basics Section|>>]] | This section contains articles covering some basic information about veganism and animal rights. The top three articles provide a good starting point for beginners. [[Basics Section|>>]] | ||
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This section provides reasoned responses to common objections, concerns, and questions regarding animal rights and veganism. The responses are organized into talking points. Use the ''Share'' button near the top of each objection page to share a link or the entire response to the objection as plain text. [[Objections Section|>>]] | This section provides reasoned responses to common objections, concerns, and questions regarding animal rights and veganism. The responses are organized into talking points. Use the ''Share'' button near the top of each objection page to share a link or the entire response to the objection as plain text. [[Objections Section|>>]] | ||
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Fact sheets provide support for a variety of assertions that are commonly made in advocating for veganism and animal rights. Each fact sheet consists of one assertion followed by summarized citations of supporting evidence for that assertion. Use the ''Share'' button near the top of each fact-sheet page to share a link or the entire fact sheet as plain text. [[Fact Sheets Section|>>]] | Fact sheets provide support for a variety of assertions that are commonly made in advocating for veganism and animal rights. Each fact sheet consists of one assertion followed by summarized citations of supporting evidence for that assertion. Use the ''Share'' button near the top of each fact-sheet page to share a link or the entire fact sheet as plain text. [[Fact Sheets Section|>>]] | ||
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Each entry in this section summarizes an important book, video, research study, law, organization, person, place, event, or concept, highlighting information that is useful for veganism and animal rights advocacy. [[Summaries Section|>>]] | Each entry in this section summarizes an important book, video, research study, law, organization, person, place, event, or concept, highlighting information that is useful for veganism and animal rights advocacy. [[Summaries Section|>>]] | ||
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This section contains blog posts on a variety of topics. [[Blog Posts Section|>>]] | This section contains blog posts on a variety of topics. [[Blog Posts Section|>>]] | ||
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The information on this site is usefully organized, evidence based, and non-hyperbolic. | The information on this site is usefully organized, evidence based, and non-hyperbolic. | ||
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The site is organized into the kinds of information we use in advocacy—basic information, objections to veganism, facts to back up assertions, and summaries of various kinds. This way of organizing also engenders discovery and learning. | The site is organized into the kinds of information we use in advocacy—basic information, objections to veganism, facts to back up assertions, and summaries of various kinds. This way of organizing also engenders discovery and learning. | ||
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The further division of information in each section into the topics of ''animals'', ''ethics'', ''earth'', ''health'', and ''humanity'' provides a uniform structure to help you get to the information in which you are interested. Written definitions of these categories are forthcoming. | The further division of information in each section into the topics of ''animals'', ''ethics'', ''earth'', ''health'', and ''humanity'' provides a uniform structure to help you get to the information in which you are interested. Written definitions of these categories are forthcoming. | ||
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When we present a piece of information as fact, that information should be based on credible supporting evidence, not conjecture or unsubstantiated claims. We provide citations or links to credible sources for factual statements that are not general knowledge. We minimize using animal rights organizations for sources in cases where believability would be an issue to a non-vegan audience but not because the information is inaccurate. | When we present a piece of information as fact, that information should be based on credible supporting evidence, not conjecture or unsubstantiated claims. We provide citations or links to credible sources for factual statements that are not general knowledge. We minimize using animal rights organizations for sources in cases where believability would be an issue to a non-vegan audience but not because the information is inaccurate. | ||
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Hyperbole and sensationalism are not welcome here. The case for veganism is strong, and the objections to veganism are weak. There is no need to oversell the health or environmental benefits of a plant-based diet—they are strong enough already. | Hyperbole and sensationalism are not welcome here. The case for veganism is strong, and the objections to veganism are weak. There is no need to oversell the health or environmental benefits of a plant-based diet—they are strong enough already. | ||
In talking about the cruelties inflicted on animals, presenting the reality of what's happening may seem to be an exaggeration when it is not. It's especially important that when we make claims that may seem hyperbolic but in fact are not that we are able to back up those statements with supporting evidence. | In talking about the cruelties inflicted on animals, presenting the reality of what's happening may seem to be an exaggeration when it is not. It's especially important that when we make claims that may seem hyperbolic but in fact are not that we are able to back up those statements with supporting evidence. | ||
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Revision as of 07:17, 25 February 2019
Your Vegan and Animal Rights Wiki
JFA.WIKI is a project of JusticeForAnimals.org.
We provide a well-organized, evidence-based, non-hyperbolic body of knowledge useful to vegans, those considering veganism, and especially those engaged in vegan and animal rights advocacy. Whether you are actively engaging with others on the street or discussing any aspect of veganism with inquisitive friends, family, or acquaintances, we can help.
We promote veganism not as an end unto itself but as the means to a world that is more fair and just, more compassionate and healthy, and less devastating to the earth that sustains us all.
Site Sections
The site is organized into the following sections, with information in each section further categorized by animals, ethics, earth, health, and humanity, as appropriate.
Basics
This section contains articles covering some basic information about veganism and animal rights. The top three articles provide a good starting point for beginners. >>
Objections
This section provides reasoned responses to common objections, concerns, and questions regarding animal rights and veganism. The responses are organized into talking points. Use the Share button near the top of each objection page to share a link or the entire response to the objection as plain text. >>
Fact Sheets
Fact sheets provide support for a variety of assertions that are commonly made in advocating for veganism and animal rights. Each fact sheet consists of one assertion followed by summarized citations of supporting evidence for that assertion. Use the Share button near the top of each fact-sheet page to share a link or the entire fact sheet as plain text. >>
Summaries
Each entry in this section summarizes an important book, video, research study, law, organization, person, place, event, or concept, highlighting information that is useful for veganism and animal rights advocacy. >>
Blog Posts
This section contains blog posts on a variety of topics. >>
Information
The information on this site is usefully organized, evidence based, and non-hyperbolic.
Usefully organized
The site is organized into the kinds of information we use in advocacy—basic information, objections to veganism, facts to back up assertions, and summaries of various kinds. This way of organizing also engenders discovery and learning.
The further division of information in each section into the topics of animals, ethics, earth, health, and humanity provides a uniform structure to help you get to the information in which you are interested. Written definitions of these categories are forthcoming.
Evidence based
When we present a piece of information as fact, that information should be based on credible supporting evidence, not conjecture or unsubstantiated claims. We provide citations or links to credible sources for factual statements that are not general knowledge. We minimize using animal rights organizations for sources in cases where believability would be an issue to a non-vegan audience but not because the information is inaccurate.
Non-hyperbolic
Hyperbole and sensationalism are not welcome here. The case for veganism is strong, and the objections to veganism are weak. There is no need to oversell the health or environmental benefits of a plant-based diet—they are strong enough already.
In talking about the cruelties inflicted on animals, presenting the reality of what's happening may seem to be an exaggeration when it is not. It's especially important that when we make claims that may seem hyperbolic but in fact are not that we are able to back up those statements with supporting evidence.
