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Admin Posted - 08/19/2009 : 2:03:17 PM
Here is a discussion to explore what might be included in "the nudist ethic".

Of course, not everyone is expected to agree on every point. But as this thread develops, I'll add the best points to this opening post.

Here is our current best- a list of points regarding the nudist ethic.
  • A nudist is one who prefers to be nude whenever possible while socializing.

  • A nudist is one whose behavior doesn't change simply because people are nude.

  • A nudist is one who has respect for others, and doesn't practice nudism in inappropriate situations.

  • A nudist is one who has respect for others, and doesn't stare, stalk, or otherwise behave in a manner that would cause discomfort.

  • A nudist is one who refrains from using nudism as a sexual opportunity.

  • A nudist is one who shows no overt interest or fixation on body parts.

  • A nudist is one who understands the effect bad behavior can have on everyone's freedom to enjoy social nudism.

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richtex Posted - 08/17/2010 : 11:12:32 PM
Very good points and I believe apply in all correctly functioning social situations clothed or naked. I guess when nude extra attention must be paid to social norms. In other words at a nudist resort if you feel the need to yell "get a room" it is already too late.
Admin Posted - 08/16/2010 : 12:35:14 PM
richtex, you said the key word here - discretion.

A real nudist is not necessarily non-sexual in their private life, but they recognize the need to tone it down while in social situations.

Whenever we lose a favorite nude beach, it is usually because some people felt they should "just be themselves without the rules" and have sex openly. This gives the authorities everything they need to act. The resulting closed beach is a huge loss for everybody.

When a nudist resort is treated as a sexual meat market, the friendly and safe atmosphere is ruined, women in particular feel less comfortable, and the resort loses its legitimate reputation as a truly nudist destination.

When this behavior is not checked, you soon find many of the nice people getting to know you want nothing to do with you when you express that you're not interested in their offer of immediate sex. Yes, this does happen at some resorts, and the effect is chilling on real socialization.

Much of the time a single male approaching a couple soon reveals he's looking for much more than conversation. This puts couples on the defense whenever approached, and creates the need for quotas and restrictions for single males.

If a couple is especially attractive and doesn't enjoy such crude advances, it becomes difficult for them to enjoy their vacation.

Once an atmosphere of primarily sexual innuendo is established, some take that as a signal that open sex would be permissible. It only takes one such event in an evening to destroy any pretense of the destination being truly nudist.

Rules of behavior are necessary to keep some people from taking full advantage in this way and ruining it for everyone else.

In a textile environment, you're not providing a pool in which to get naked, so the explicit sexual activity is naturally confined to a private room, where it belongs.

And yes, nudesunguy, human nature has a lot to do with it. Understanding what people tend to do with a nude opportunity is key to running a successful resort. Discretion and respect become the central issues.
nudesunguy Posted - 08/16/2010 : 11:11:55 AM
Another point is that we are dealing with human behavior here, and there will always be gray areas. Someone may be primarily a nudist, but may also have a bit of exhibitionist in her. I do agree that when one is in the company of any group, one should play by their rules (follow their ethic), although there will always be those who interpret the ethic slightly differently.

richtex Posted - 08/16/2010 : 12:37:13 AM
I am confused at all the rules applied to "nudist". Are you saying nudist are non-sexual? It seems to me that in textile social situations singles seek out attractive members of the opposite sex to flirt with and socialise. There are swingers in regular clubs that are not nudist but seek out other like minded couples and gays also seek mates in clothed social settings. Why do nudist loose these freedoms because they are naked? Discretion is not abstinence but the ability to act appropriately in certain settings with certain people. I see no reason why a discrete swinger, straight or gay person can't seek out like minded individuals simply because they are naked.
Admin Posted - 08/14/2010 : 11:52:01 AM
Being "naked" is not equal to being a "nudist".

The second term suggests one knows how to behave around others.
n/a Posted - 08/14/2010 : 12:32:41 AM
ethics of being naked,by the time you have followed 'the rules' you will not be enjoying your freedom of being in your natural state,were does all this bunkum come from? nudists=people in the nude,so what! it's a pity not as many rules are applied to when we are dressed. if you have to follow rules as such,dont go to camps/resorts as such,vote with your naked being,dont go,seek elsewhere! i prefer secluded places,tranquil calm,birds,bees,sea,sand and me! and erm,well 'book 'n' wine!
Admin Posted - 09/23/2009 : 2:11:32 PM
[This post originated in another thread called Nudism & so called conflicting lifestyles where I was describing the essential difference between swingers and true nudists. For the completeness of this thread it should be included here, so please forgive the double post.]


discretion means knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress.

discreet means prudent; discrete means separate.


The definition of "nudist" that we tend to support is someone that prefers to be nude in social settings, but balances that with a healthy sense of discretion and etiquette. Therefore, an exhibitionist who exposes themselves to others not expecting it cannot be a nudist. If a swinger has sex in open view at a nudist resort, they have abandoned discretion and can never be considered a nudist. Neither is a swinger who just happens to be nude while swinging where social nudity is the smaller part of the agenda.

They might be a nude person, but not a nudist.

We're not willing to promote the idea that anyone taking their clothes off and behaving sexually is by definition a nudist.

If someone were both a nudist and a swinger, they would have to be interested to keep the two separate, or they would not be a nudist at all. Both nudism and the swinger lifestyle have philosophies of behavior, and each would arguably exclude those who don't practice good discretion and respect for others.

One can be both a swinger and a nudist, but the test would be that you'd never know they were swingers even though you've been nude with them a hundred times. Those that are compelled to share their sexual agenda with everyone who is attractive at the nudist resort are not nudists. They are swingers that enjoy nudity.

Since many define a nudist as a person who at all times keeps social nudity and sexual agendas separate, failure to do so disqualifies one as a nudist in our view. It is the key concept of being a nudist.
allnaturalwife Posted - 09/04/2009 : 5:46:11 PM
I think many nudists are those who are just more comfortable without clothes. And the longer you have enjoyed the nudist lifestyle the less comfortable you are when you need to get dressed to "enter the real world" For many who have "discovered nudism" later in life it is not as big of a deal, but imagine for some like my three daughters who were raised in this lifestyle from day one. Never "taught to wear clothes" so to speak...it was just as difficult for them to "adapt" the other way...as it is for anybody to adapt to not wearing clothes..if that makes sense.

Jenn

To this day every member of our family finds it uncomfortable, every single time we have to put clothes on..every time.It is my husbands and my dream to live somewhere...where we would never have to wear clothes again. However other than maybe Cap d'age..(which would be fun to visit, but a little to seedy to live) I do not believe there is such a place.

Hope you all have a great Labor Day naked and safe:)

Diger Posted - 09/04/2009 : 4:44:06 PM
A nudist is one who is just more comfortable nude, we also love the feel of the sun, the air and the water on our whole body. We are not wanting to show off but through our love and pursuit of the nude life we have met other like minded friends. We are a very accepting bunch and if I may say so a lot of fun.




Diger
Cookie Posted - 09/03/2009 : 4:29:58 PM
Hi:

A nudist is one who is not afraid to bare all the facts!!!!

Remember, we are not here for a long time, so
let's have a good time.


Cookie

MichiganMan Posted - 09/03/2009 : 4:12:16 PM
Great idea Admin, have a series of criteron to diffentiate nudists, exhibitionists, etc, so that people know WHY they like to go nude; and it would help people determine whether or not this and other sites are for them.
Admin Posted - 09/03/2009 : 01:10:18 AM
Some of those little sayings are handy, but I was looking for the actual rules that would identify a bona fide nudist from, for example, an exhibitionist or a sexual thrill seeker.

There are many reasons people like to get nude, many of which have nothing to do with nudism. How would you define what makes one a nudist, as opposed to those other nude people?

How would you describe these characteristics to someone who really wanted to sort it out?
NudeAl Posted - 09/01/2009 : 10:23:13 PM
Nude when possible clothed when practical.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. -- Robert Frost
allnaturalwife Posted - 09/01/2009 : 7:58:59 PM
To me its simply "one who prefers to be nude rather than clothed, whenever possible"

Jenn

agde Posted - 08/31/2009 : 11:10:41 AM

  • A nudist is someone treats no-clothing as a valid casual fashion choice.
  • A nudist is someone whose first thought, seeing someone else nude outdoors, is that it is indeed a lovely warm day.
  • A nudist is someone whose first thought, seeing someone else nude indoors, is a continuation of what they were thinking about just before.


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