Re: [Debconf-team] Food [Re: Registration questions]
Hi Brian and Martin, and team,
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 02:27:06PM +0000, Martín Ferrari wrote:
> On 25/02/15 14:53, Brian Gupta wrote:
> [...]
>
> > P.S. - I am little frustrated that it seems from the overall trend in
> > the conversation, that the choices of those that choose to include
> > meat in their diet, seem to be having their choices being classified
> > as "optional", vs. those that choose not to eat meat, having their
> > choices being classified as a "need". (food allergies aside).
>
The "option" versus "need" is explained by the fact that a vegetarian will not
be able to eat (at all) if there is meat mixed with the food, while a omnivore
will still be able to enjoy the food (allergies aside) even if her/his habit of
eating meat is not satisfied. Yes we should do our best to provide meat and
meet people's expectations, and that's why we're having this whole discussion.
But if we fail for one or other meal it is (usually) not a big deal.
> Just chiming in to say that I agree to all you said here. I am also a
> bit frustrated about claims that vegetarian is not a restriction, that
> it should be the default, o that we are eating too much meat. It is
> perfectly fine for individuals to make their own dietary choices, but I
> don't like when that is somehow imposed upon the rest.
>
I really didn't have the impression that vegetarianism is being imposed to the
rest, but *just to be safe*, maybe we should avoid stating "The baseline will be
vegetarian and meat/fish shall be served as a side dish" in the registration form.
In this form we only need to make questions, how we are going to solve the issue
is between us and the kitchen.
The fact of having a baseline as vegetarian is pragmatic a choice. If you keep
meat aside, everyone (again, allergies and stronger restrictions aside) will be
able to enjoy the base, and meat will be provided for those who want. This is
my personal strategy when I have to cook for a group of vegetarian and omnivores
together. It is inclusive, cause people will have almost the same food, just the
addition of meat for those who want. And we don't risk of not being able to
provide basic food for anyone, since the base will be prepared for the totality
of participants.
Tassia.
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