NationStates Jolt Archive


Nudists

Todays Romans
27-08-2004, 00:16
I am just curious to see what people think. Is anyone here a nudist? If not is anyone a home nudist? What is your opinion?
Suicidal Librarians
27-08-2004, 00:33
I personally don't agree with nudists very well. If you have to be a nudist you should need to meet qualifications. It seems like most of the people that are really comfortable with their bodies are the ones that shouldn't be.
Arenestho
27-08-2004, 00:36
As long as their curtains are drawn or they are otherwise segregated from society, I am fine with nudists. But nudists shouldn't be allowed in public places.
Japaica
27-08-2004, 00:36
There should be a law requiring you to be "yay" sexy to be a nudist.
Wowcha wowcha land
27-08-2004, 00:36
I think its okay. Unless your chafing. Then clothes come in handy.
Faithfull-freedom
27-08-2004, 00:37
I remember building a house from footing to finish inside a nudist camp. It was not a pretty site, 90% of everyone was over the age of 60 and the women that were under that age looked like darth vader (with or without the mask)


I personally could careless what people wear or not wear around, a city in Oregon (Eugene) has a city ordinance that allows women to go topless anywhere within the city limits. It is kind of nice driving on a summer day and looking over at the girl on the bike with her beauty's hangin out. ;)
Until the old nudists catch wind of this law!
Anidros
27-08-2004, 00:38
I personally don't agree with nudists very well. If you have to be a nudist you should need to meet qualifications. It seems like most of the people that are really comfortable with their bodies are the ones that shouldn't be.

I agree.

Yet, this is most definitely the wrong approach. Society has embedded in our minds what "attractive" and "sexy" are, thus we cannot truly say that some people are ugly while others are not. You are only going by society's developed standards when you do this.
Suicidal Librarians
27-08-2004, 00:40
I agree.

Yet, this is most definitely the wrong approach. Society has embedded in our minds what "attractive" and "sexy" are, thus we cannot truly say that some people are ugly while others are not. You are only going by society's developed standards when you do this.

But imagine a 60-year-old, 300 pound man walking down the street in the nude. Who wants to see that?
Tippman
27-08-2004, 00:40
OH plz, nudists are ok i mean better a nudist than a bad fashion taste i believe... :cool:
Letila
27-08-2004, 00:42
They threaten the clothes industry, so I can't say I have a problem with them. If they threaten an industry famous for child labor, how bad can they be?
Anidros
27-08-2004, 00:42
But imagine a 60-year-old, 300 pound man walking down the street in the nude. Who wants to see that?

I know! I said "I agree." It's just that it's wrong to judge like that, because you're only going by society's standards, which aren't necessarily correct.
Tippman
27-08-2004, 00:43
They threaten the clothes industry, so I can't say I have a problem with them. If they threaten an industry famous for child labor, how bad can they be?

good point :)
Suicidal Librarians
27-08-2004, 00:44
I know! I said "I agree." It's just that it's wrong to judge like that, because you're only going by society's standards, which aren't necessarily correct.

I don't like it how society is always thinking about looks, but I think everyone being in the nude would make matters worse. With clothes to cover up a lot of flaws people don't have to deal with that.
Arenestho
27-08-2004, 00:44
The American government doesn't approve of child labour, they must be good.

Oh yah open nudity laws promote rape, pedophilia etc.
Bottle
27-08-2004, 00:44
i'm a "home nudist" i suppose, since i prefer to not wear clothes or to wear very few clothes when i am around the house, and i sleep in the buff. of course, i live alone, so that makes it a bit different from being a real nudist; i don't ever feel like going out in public nude, for instance.
Katganistan
27-08-2004, 00:45
I personally don't agree with nudists very well. If you have to be a nudist you should need to meet qualifications. It seems like most of the people that are really comfortable with their bodies are the ones that shouldn't be.

Sizist. ;)
Tippman
27-08-2004, 00:45
But imagine a 60-year-old, 300 pound man walking down the street in the nude. Who wants to see that?

By the way if you dont like it dont look at it...
Faithfull-freedom
27-08-2004, 00:45
"I agree. Yet, this is most definitely the wrong approach. Society has embedded in our minds what "attractive" and "sexy" are, thus we cannot truly say that some people are ugly while others are not. You are only going by society's developed standards when you do this. "

Well then society has got it right! Im sorry but I would much rather have to look at ashley judd nude over rosanne barr.

But I do know what you are saying, I have a friend that is a somoan, and he drools over every Blob on earth, its just the way of your upbringing I guess?
Anidros
27-08-2004, 00:45
Well, if everybody walked around nude, then sexuality would cease to be an issue, and perhaps flaws wouldn't be as noticeable.
Katganistan
27-08-2004, 00:47
Oh yah open nudity laws promote rape, pedophilia etc.

Really? Got any statistics handy, or it is just your opinion?
Tippman
27-08-2004, 00:49
Maybe if nudity was allowed there wouldn't be so many obese people since it is clear that people dont want to look bad naked...

Oh and this just came to my mind, if nudity was a law, then sexual stimulation would be harder therefore less STDs...
Keruvalia
27-08-2004, 00:49
Nudist is as Nudist does.

That being said, at least it's a way to keep guys from exaggerating their penis size. Men's showers at the gym = the great equalizer.
Esprit-Ouvert
27-08-2004, 00:49
Nudists are great. It must feel so free to function without clothes. The human body is an art form....really a magnificent animal thing. Modern societies have really created a situation where the naked body has been either exploited or rebuked. We should all be nude more often.
Tippman
27-08-2004, 00:51
Nudist is as Nudist does.

That being said, at least it's a way to keep guys from exaggerating their penis size. Men's showers at the gym = the great equalizer.

Men showers... hum... you're right, by the way i do feel a little unconfortable in those...
Individualistic Choice
27-08-2004, 00:53
Nudist is as Nudist does.

That being said, at least it's a way to keep guys from exaggerating their penis size. Men's showers at the gym = the great equalizer.

Hey, i swim...which means i wear those nice little speedos (although i might mention i dont look too bad in them) and when i see these old guys walking around the YMCA locker room with no clothes on, i might puke...i would hate to see them walking around like the grocery store!
Esprit-Ouvert
27-08-2004, 00:54
Whoever it was who posted that nudity promotes rape, I'll have to disagree with them.

Patriarchy promotes rape.
Tippman
27-08-2004, 00:55
Hey, i swim...which means i wear those nice little speedos (although i might mention i dont look too bad in them) and when i see these old guys walking around the YMCA locker room with no clothes on, i might puke...i would hate to see them walking around like the grocery store!

YMCA!!!! ROTFLMAO!!!!! LOL!!!! that was a good laugh thx
Keruvalia
27-08-2004, 00:56
Men showers... hum... you're right, by the way i do feel a little unconfortable in those...

Heh ... they can be a little overwhelming if you're not used to them. People tend to look upon me as somewhat of a freak because I work in my garden wearing little more than a loin cloth - much the same way my ancestors did.

Offensive or not, it beats the hell out of toiling in the fields while wearing jeans in a Texas August! But, then, I'm pretty isolated.
Esprit-Ouvert
27-08-2004, 00:56
And why in the world cant we appreciate bodies of all shapes and sizes? Large, small, slim, muscular, heavy....it shouldnt matter. Theres something interesting, unique, and attractive in everyone's body.
Keruvalia
27-08-2004, 00:58
Hey, i swim...which means i wear those nice little speedos (although i might mention i dont look too bad in them) and when i see these old guys walking around the YMCA locker room with no clothes on, i might puke...i would hate to see them walking around like the grocery store!

Oh I dunno ... something about standing naked at the butcher and asking for a nice pork tenderloin might be hilarious.
Tippman
27-08-2004, 00:58
And why in the world cant we appreciate bodies of all shapes and sizes? Large, small, slim, muscular, heavy....it shouldnt matter. Theres something interesting, unique, and attractive in everyone's body.

hum... did we offend you in any of our posts m8... if we did plz tell us (seriously)
Esprit-Ouvert
27-08-2004, 01:04
Not at all.
I guess you could say I'm just trying to fish out anyone who is offensive.
The Pagan Folk
27-08-2004, 01:06
Nudist Here! I also work as a nude model Finding myself amused at the postings. Like everything else nudity has it's place. Personally I don't like going around BUTT naked unless I have a towel to sit on. More of a sanitary issue than modesty, which is what I would worry a lot more about than what folks look like. But I do love letting the "girls" free.

feline
The Island of Rose
27-08-2004, 01:09
It's them Right Wing Nutty Christians that say the human body is bad... God says it's good, in fact he wants you to be naked :)

not a nudist >_>
Piquantrax
27-08-2004, 01:12
About the comments about how nudism damages the clothing industry. I happen to be related to some people who are high up in that industry, for instance the President of Abercrombie, and they don't use child labor as much as u think, that is more of a sports wear or shoe companies approach.
Tippman
27-08-2004, 01:13
[QUOTE=The Island of Rose]It's them Right Wing Nutty Christians that say the human body is bad... God says it's good, in fact he wants you to be naked :)

Amen, brother...
The Island of Rose
27-08-2004, 01:14
Amen, brother...

Now let's see if we can convince them...
Tippman
27-08-2004, 01:15
About the comments about how nudism damages the clothing industry. I happen to be related to some people who are high up in that industry, for instance the President of Abercrombie, and they don't use child labor as much as u think, that is more of a sports wear or shoe companies approach.

Notice how he mentions "they dont use child labor AS MUCH as u think" this proves the point...
Tippman
27-08-2004, 01:18
Now let's see if we can convince them...

them? u mean Right Wing Nutty Christians?? forget it m8
Lunatic Goofballs
27-08-2004, 01:37
The only problem that I have wth nudity is that if people walk around naked all day, there won't be any point to streaking anymore. :(
Anidros
27-08-2004, 01:47
As well as that, seeing someone naked would no longer be a special occurrence.
The Land of the Enemy
27-08-2004, 01:56
Why is it that all nudists are people that we don't want to see naked?
Pongoar
27-08-2004, 02:21
Public nudity would be the greatest thing ever for hormone crazed teenagers everywhere. Although it would lead to some awkward moments in school.
The Pagan Folk
27-08-2004, 02:30
Why is it that all nudists are people that we don't want to see naked?
You just don't "hang" out with the right people.

nudist
The Pagan Folk
27-08-2004, 02:35
I would have to say that a lot of the nudist I know might not be playboy material but a lot of them are. But then there are a lot of young people going Wicca these days and that often includes nude rituals. Again something done in private....go figure.
nudist
Tennesee Fans
27-08-2004, 03:02
Men showers... hum... you're right, by the way i do feel a little unconfortable in those...



AHHHHHHHHH! the Benefets of being homeschooled
Katganistan
27-08-2004, 03:28
The only problem that I have wth nudity is that if people walk around naked all day, there won't be any point to streaking anymore. :(

MY GOD, MAN!!! HE'S A PERVERT -- HE'S WEARING CLOTHES!!!!


*screams*
The Island of Rose
27-08-2004, 03:33
Public nudity would be the greatest thing ever for hormone crazed teenagers everywhere. Although it would lead to some awkward moments in school.

So true, a guy gets a boner when a girl passes by, eh, how are ya gonna hide that? Or a girl rubs her boobs against somebody else's face. Oy, and why do I imagine that there will be promiscious sex everywhere? Bleh... that's me Catholic upbringing at work.
Todays Romans
28-08-2004, 14:50
I personally think that it would be fun to be a nudist. If you think about it if you do somthing naked it is much more fun for instance swimming. Skinny dipping is 10 times more fun than swimming in clothes.