[chrispine]

I know this wasn't your main point, but IMHO it's not helpful to think in binary terms: "strict vegan" or "not at all". In terms of animal welfare, or in terms of environmental impact, or whatever impels one to consider a plant-based diet, why not just view it as a spectrum?

I don't want you (or anyone) to feel tortured or self-flagellated about their diet.