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[edit] August 2007

Welcome to Wikipedia. Everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia. However, adding content without citing a reliable source, as you did to Vegetarianism, is not consistent with our policy of verifiability. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. If you are already familiar with Wikipedia:Citing sources please take this opportunity to add your original reference to the article. Contact me if I neglected to name the article in this post. Thank you. Spellcast 21:20, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Vegetarianism

I object to the source you wish to include because nearly every point it discusses is a factual error, so it is not a reliable source by any means. Second, there is no true consensus that a meat diet is better or that humans are natural carnivores. It is the opposite, in fact. There is precedence for the first view: The American Dietetic Association is one important organization that says a plant-based diet is healthier. As for your website's factual errors, I don't have time right now to go through them all, so I'll go through one section: the Jaw.

It claims human jaw movement is identical to dog jaw movement in that it is vertical, unlike sheep. In reality, Human jaws go vertical AND horizontal, unlike dogs. It says mastication (chewing) is unimportant to humans, like dogs. In reality, mastication is the only and most basic function for consuming food in humans, unlike in carnivores, who don't chew extensively by any means. Next, it claims human jaws function for tearing food - not true. Canine teeth in humans are dull and not larger than the front teeth, making tearing flesh with canines nearly impossible, or very difficult. Find another source for this, please. Thanks. Okiefromokla questions? 01:06, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

Let me clarify. The main consensus, obviously, is that humans are omnivores, but there is a heap of valid scientific evidence that plant-based diets are healthier. Pure carnivorous diets are not considered plausible or healthy by any respected dietitian, or any mainstream organization, which is why it should not be included in the article. (Vegetarianism would not be the article for this anyway). Okiefromokla questions? 04:08, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
What do you feel should be added? Okiefromokla questions? 02:05, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] March 2008

Hi, the recent edit you made to Vegetarianism has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the sandbox for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, ensure that you provide an informative edit summary. You may also wish to read the introduction to editing. Thanks. Sam Korn (smoddy) 17:43, 1 March 2008 (UTC)