Useful help

Specifically vegans need to offer help, especially to those who want to change yet who might think changing’s too difficult. Our advice should be given with no strings attached. We shouldn’t expect too much in return nor expect to mould opinion.
First up, we need to be concise and interesting, never proselytising or seeming to want to recruit a following. Animal Rights doesn’t need followers, it needs individuals who have come to their own conclusions, who are able to be their own judge and jury. If they consider animal rights and come to similar conclusions in their own minds, and then want to DO something, it’s up to them. Then they may go on to do some useful advocating for animals.
In order that this process is given the best chance to succeed vegans need to be exemplars of non-violence. When we get a chance to speak out for the animals we have to set the example of not trying to clobber our opponents, especially if they provoke us or make it easy for us. We shouldn’t seem eager to bully. Even the most ardent opponent of animal rights should be regarded as a potential colleague, presenting a valuable challenge. Despite opposition (bar the threat of prison or violence) we should try to reach everybody. We’re not merely after thousands of supporters but billions of them, so it’s best not to fall-out with anyone, unnecessarily. We might want quick results but it’s likely to be just a bit longer journey than the within-my-own-lifetime period we are hoping for.