There is no objective definition of pornography. People are upset that an algorithm doesn't share their opinion. The differences are often subtle and depend on the state of mind of the creator and the viewer. Many textiles might consider ordinary naturist imagery pornography because it turns them on. Or because they don't want their children to see them. Since they vastly outnumber naturists, they can dominate the algorithm. Welcome to digital democracy.
Social media, like blue sky, is a fantastic tool, but like every tool humans create, it can be used to create and destroy. One the one hand, it does bring people and communities together to create a more free and open society, which is what we need, but it also has the potential to allow megalomaniacs and authoritarians to find, manipulate, and silence communities for their own sinister agendas. If we wanted to give bad guys the perfect tool to take over the world, we gave it to them on a silver platter with social media. Social media for naturists is a perfect example. In the past If you wanted to find naturists and nudist groups, there were tons of magazines and publications that gave out that information. The early founders had to work and fight really hard to get the gatekeepers at the time to allow them to provide it. It’s no different now. Magazines have been replaced by social media and the tech industry gatekeepers now control the free exchange of information across the whole planet. This gives them incredible power and wealth. I believe like our early founders, we need to take them head on. It’s way past time for our governments to break up the tech companies into smaller companies because they are causing visable problems for the rest of our societies. People are stealing goods from retail stores and selling them again online. Misinformation is dangerously dividing our communities, and whole groups of people, like naturists, how have a alternative outlook on life that challenges the status quo, are being silenced. Only by taking action and demanding changes will our voices be heard and the good intentions of social media flourish.
I fear that the genie is well and truly out of the bottle. Today's social media environment is one of the unintended consequences of the advances in technology. I am sure when they were developed, the people designing the social media systems never thought that they would be used to manipulate people or for dishonest reasons.
I don’t think they did either. I just think they, like so many others did, believed that after 1990, the danger had gone away. It will never truly go away. That’s why we need to be responsible with our freedoms.
Thanks for the information on Blue Sky. I haven't tried it because I had read you needed an invitation to join. The present state of nudism where it appears to be on the decline is a problem experienced and shared between all social philosophies at some point in their history and as they continually go through periods of growth, acceptance, or decline. How the people involved communicate with each other is a crucial deciding factor in growth potential. The divide between non-sexual advocating nudist and those comfortable with sexual positive behavior at nudst locations also causes the two to frequently not engage with each other. I have noticed in recent writings more people suggesting that non-sexual nudist advocates and sex positive advocates begin allying more to help create a larger base of support for nudism and naturism. Information on communication avenues like this article are helpful to all.
Off the Bluesky topic for a moment, but your comment raises a question for me. What do you see as this "divide between non-sexual advocating nudist and those comfortable with sexual positive behavior at nudist locations"? Whether naked or clothed, I would have thought that the same standards of behaviour would apply - sexual activity is confined to consenting adults in a private space. Otherwise, what you're talking about is a swingers, open orgy, or other "adults only" sexual activity location - not a nudist venue. Sex at a nudist resort is always normal and natural- just like any hotel, motel, or campsite. Just confine it to your room!
I agree with you that privacy is a key element and respect is essential. I think sometimes some locations discourage even the mildest forms of personal affection because of the worry of it leading to or seeming to be sexual displays. I have also heard some young men express concerns of having erections when at pools or common areas and being asked to leave. I'm comfortable with good basic standards of behavior for everyone.
X talks a lot about "free speech" but they still unplatform people for opinions they don't like.
I would like to try to sum up your nice article.. Please correct me if I am wrong.
"Here nothing is so perfect which pleases everyone & forever."
There is no objective definition of pornography. People are upset that an algorithm doesn't share their opinion. The differences are often subtle and depend on the state of mind of the creator and the viewer. Many textiles might consider ordinary naturist imagery pornography because it turns them on. Or because they don't want their children to see them. Since they vastly outnumber naturists, they can dominate the algorithm. Welcome to digital democracy.
Social media, like blue sky, is a fantastic tool, but like every tool humans create, it can be used to create and destroy. One the one hand, it does bring people and communities together to create a more free and open society, which is what we need, but it also has the potential to allow megalomaniacs and authoritarians to find, manipulate, and silence communities for their own sinister agendas. If we wanted to give bad guys the perfect tool to take over the world, we gave it to them on a silver platter with social media. Social media for naturists is a perfect example. In the past If you wanted to find naturists and nudist groups, there were tons of magazines and publications that gave out that information. The early founders had to work and fight really hard to get the gatekeepers at the time to allow them to provide it. It’s no different now. Magazines have been replaced by social media and the tech industry gatekeepers now control the free exchange of information across the whole planet. This gives them incredible power and wealth. I believe like our early founders, we need to take them head on. It’s way past time for our governments to break up the tech companies into smaller companies because they are causing visable problems for the rest of our societies. People are stealing goods from retail stores and selling them again online. Misinformation is dangerously dividing our communities, and whole groups of people, like naturists, how have a alternative outlook on life that challenges the status quo, are being silenced. Only by taking action and demanding changes will our voices be heard and the good intentions of social media flourish.
I fear that the genie is well and truly out of the bottle. Today's social media environment is one of the unintended consequences of the advances in technology. I am sure when they were developed, the people designing the social media systems never thought that they would be used to manipulate people or for dishonest reasons.
I don’t think they did either. I just think they, like so many others did, believed that after 1990, the danger had gone away. It will never truly go away. That’s why we need to be responsible with our freedoms.
Thanks for the information on Blue Sky. I haven't tried it because I had read you needed an invitation to join. The present state of nudism where it appears to be on the decline is a problem experienced and shared between all social philosophies at some point in their history and as they continually go through periods of growth, acceptance, or decline. How the people involved communicate with each other is a crucial deciding factor in growth potential. The divide between non-sexual advocating nudist and those comfortable with sexual positive behavior at nudst locations also causes the two to frequently not engage with each other. I have noticed in recent writings more people suggesting that non-sexual nudist advocates and sex positive advocates begin allying more to help create a larger base of support for nudism and naturism. Information on communication avenues like this article are helpful to all.
Off the Bluesky topic for a moment, but your comment raises a question for me. What do you see as this "divide between non-sexual advocating nudist and those comfortable with sexual positive behavior at nudist locations"? Whether naked or clothed, I would have thought that the same standards of behaviour would apply - sexual activity is confined to consenting adults in a private space. Otherwise, what you're talking about is a swingers, open orgy, or other "adults only" sexual activity location - not a nudist venue. Sex at a nudist resort is always normal and natural- just like any hotel, motel, or campsite. Just confine it to your room!
Consider a couple in a park on a bench cuddling and smooching.
I agree with you that privacy is a key element and respect is essential. I think sometimes some locations discourage even the mildest forms of personal affection because of the worry of it leading to or seeming to be sexual displays. I have also heard some young men express concerns of having erections when at pools or common areas and being asked to leave. I'm comfortable with good basic standards of behavior for everyone.