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This adds nothing to the discussion, this is also a reminder to be nice on our instance
Much like every other time people complain about "labels", it's a quick way to describe things without going into detail.
The issue with "labels" is when, every time you use a label, you end up having to explain what it means anyway. "Flexitarian" might be a good label amongst groups of people who commonly discuss vegetarian/vegan/other diets and understand the vocabulary, but it's confusing to a broader audience. Much like any jargon.
If it's a broadly understood label, it makes sense. If it's a relatively niche one, it's counterproductive.
Broad use doesn't just happen, though. It comes over time. Broadly used labels often start as niche ones.
And a simple google search would likely explain it, it even has its own wikipedia page.
True, and that's an excellent point. It's all about adoption.
A label for an arbitrary ratio of eating plant to meat products doesn't convey anything. It does add the need for people to ask what the label means though, which is the opposite of a quick way to describe, especially since the ratio had nothing to do with the topic at hand. Just mentioning that you are comparing them to regular nuggets was enough.
Labels like vegan, vegetarian, and the one where you only eat seafood have meaning. A vegan who hasn't eaten a nugget for years provides some context on their take about taste and texture not being a recent comparison.
I'm not sure why everyone feels the need to ask when we are on the internet.... where Google exists...
I don't know every word either but I look it up instead of complaining about it existing
Eh, context clues don’t make it too hard to guess. Google if you wanna make sure you’re not looking stupid. And then tada. No need to upset over.