This is actually the case, according to some vegan YouTuber. From what I understand (and according to these people) veganism is about harm reduction, so they shouldn’t consume anything produced by exploitation or animal (including human) suffering.

Not consuming animal product should be technically “plant-based” or “vegan diet”.

I do applaud their effort, and feel they are certainly stepping towards the right direction, but it would probably take a long time for society to accept this definition.

On the other hand, I feel it is fine to have different definitions for the same word. I think even among the vegan community, there must be many definitions of “animal suffering”. I feel it is okay as long as we are doing the best we can do.

I wouldn’t give my most vulnerable moment to a company that is more than happy to exploit it.

Yes, but most people in the west don’t have the option to eat meat that are not from the meat industry.

That is exactly why veganism is attractive in the west.