One of the things that I do to help give me ideas about topics for these blogs, is setting Google alerts for news items about nudity. Every couple of days I get an email with a list of topics from around the world relating to nudity. Most of them are repetitive and uninteresting, like how much nudity is in some newly released film, or which actress was bothered by nudity and which actress wasn’t.
What you said is correct. The naturist organisations have to come forward to protest such incidents with full voice. It must happen at least in places where naturism is not illegal.
I am one of those who looks with despair and ALMOST disbelief when I see articles about people living in places where they have even SOME, and in some cases LOTS of freedom to be nude outside where there are other people around. By the way, the link to the article about bodypainting only gave me a 'can't reach', or doesn't exist message.
I like those ideas that can spread the naturism message and the innocuousness of the naked body. Actually being naked is accepting to be vulnerable, physically and psychologically. The behavior of the nudist/naturist makes the difference, IMHO. This is why we need to explain and fight for non-sexual, simple and social nudity as being seen "normal", which I believe it is, and totally harmless. Demonizing nudity is in the eye of the beholder and the behavior of the nudist, not in the naked body itself.
I agree. The naturist community would do well to expand their horizons more, beyond the confines of their clubs. I suspect that the reason club members don't get behind community-based clothes-optional events is that they are the antithesis of why they joined the clubs in the first place - for safety, security, anonymity, fear of offending others, etc. The club scene is their thing and they're happy with that. The only problem with that, of course, is that it leads ultimately to stagnation and a lack of new members - particularly young folk.
Over the last 12 months or more I've become more conscious of the need to advertise our own group activities on local community noticeboards on facebook, with the invitation for anyone to join us. The World Naked Bike Ride, Polar Plunge, Forest Bathing, hikes and life drawing sessions are examples. The responses have been interesting! While few have actually joined us in person, quite a number have shown interest and may consider it on future occasions. There hasn't been a single negative response. Summer is now on the way and we'll continue to advertise. Body painting at a local market would be a great idea, and one that I'll investigate further.
What you said is correct. The naturist organisations have to come forward to protest such incidents with full voice. It must happen at least in places where naturism is not illegal.
I am one of those who looks with despair and ALMOST disbelief when I see articles about people living in places where they have even SOME, and in some cases LOTS of freedom to be nude outside where there are other people around. By the way, the link to the article about bodypainting only gave me a 'can't reach', or doesn't exist message.
I like those ideas that can spread the naturism message and the innocuousness of the naked body. Actually being naked is accepting to be vulnerable, physically and psychologically. The behavior of the nudist/naturist makes the difference, IMHO. This is why we need to explain and fight for non-sexual, simple and social nudity as being seen "normal", which I believe it is, and totally harmless. Demonizing nudity is in the eye of the beholder and the behavior of the nudist, not in the naked body itself.
I agree. The naturist community would do well to expand their horizons more, beyond the confines of their clubs. I suspect that the reason club members don't get behind community-based clothes-optional events is that they are the antithesis of why they joined the clubs in the first place - for safety, security, anonymity, fear of offending others, etc. The club scene is their thing and they're happy with that. The only problem with that, of course, is that it leads ultimately to stagnation and a lack of new members - particularly young folk.
Over the last 12 months or more I've become more conscious of the need to advertise our own group activities on local community noticeboards on facebook, with the invitation for anyone to join us. The World Naked Bike Ride, Polar Plunge, Forest Bathing, hikes and life drawing sessions are examples. The responses have been interesting! While few have actually joined us in person, quite a number have shown interest and may consider it on future occasions. There hasn't been a single negative response. Summer is now on the way and we'll continue to advertise. Body painting at a local market would be a great idea, and one that I'll investigate further.
A question rises
Did anyone ask or offer to continue the event if allowed? Was it offered?
Many times people expect others to create all the events. An established event should be easier to take over and continue.