How are vegans considered by non vegans?

Some non-vegans consider vegans to be too restricted with food, although others understand that this is a misconception - a vegan diet has much more variety of foods.

Some vegetarians consider vegans "Even more dedicated and idealistic than us vegetarians!! The emphasis on animal rights will improve everyone's karma!!"

About half of American voters view vegetarians favorably, and less than a quarter view them unfavorably. Vegans are viewed less positively, but still have significantly more than a third of American voters seeing them favorably. Generally, women, Democrats, and younger respondents have a more positive opinion of vegetarians and vegans. These are among the results of a poll of 500 registered American voters conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP), a North Carolina-based firm, from February 21st to 24th, 2013