Nah, you have definitely twisted the meaning. As a vegan myself, yes, I was not pleased that she might have worn fur. I do respect other people's viewpoints and choices - and it would be silly to not like her anymore when she's helped me love and accept myself on many different levels.

But, from what you said, I can tell you that you are wrong. Never did she say they should be thankful. She did apologise that she might have upset some fans. She also refused to comment on whether the fur was real or fake (it was most likely fake at that time) - as she had worn leather, fur and, not to mention, MEAT, previously. Therefore, saying it was fake would make her seem fake over trying to hide her past. She continued with saying that, yes, her morals are not that rigid and she might see a work of art in what we see carcass (we do not agree on this, but she does acknowledge that we have different moral/philosophical values). She did clarify that she stays away from 'skinned' fur, which shows that she has some moral/ethical issues, not like the "animals should be thankful to have died for art".

I remember that era clearly, and I remember her wearing, allegedly, a fake-fur (could have been real) fox scarf. This was meant as a retaliation against PETA. She did say, whatever the cause, she did not support any childish organisation. Kim Kardashian had flour thrown on her because of the same issue. Whoever 'criticised' Gaga from PETA's side, called Kim mindless at the same time. In Gaga's statement (which was to her fans), she told PETA to use that flour to make bread for poor children, not to throw it on people. We all know, even as vegans, that PETA have been controversional and aggressive many times. As far as I know, being aggressive only alienates people - so, even in this case, if Gaga's fur was faux, Gaga was not going to give them satisfaction and defend herself, but simply ignored them and retaliated.

As far as I know, since that incident, she hasn't worn real fur, or at least, I'm not aware of it. It would be wrong to claim that Lady Gaga disregarded animals completely. It would be wrong to say she's never done anything wrong. Either way, I'm not going to disregard all that she has done for so many communities over a disagreement in principles.