Archive-name: nude-faq/part1 Posting-Frequency: monthly Version: 1-Jan-08 Copyright: (c) 1998-2008 Dennis Kirkpatrick Maintainer: D. Kirkpatrick < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   REC.NUDE FAQ Part 1 of 5: The Newsgroup Itself - REV:  1-Jan-08   Maintainer - Dennis Kirkpatrick - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   ===============================================================   ** Rec.Nude is NOT Google Groups.  Google Groups is an interface   that can access Usenet Newsgroups (of which rec.nude is a part)   as well as Google's own private groups.  If you are reading this   file from Google Groups, please take a moment to educate yourself.   See this FAQ Part 1, Section 1.   This part of the rec.nude FAQ talks about the newsgroup itself and how   it works.   ______________________________________________________________________   Table of Contents:   1.      What is rec.nude?   1.1.    Rec.Nude is a Usenet Newsgroup   1.2.    Rec.Nude is not Google Groups   2.      rec.nude rules and etiquette   2.1.    Cross-posting   2.2.    Binary posts   2.3.    Posting format   2.4.    Replying to messages   2.5.    Harassment, threats, etc.   2.6.    Stay on topic   2.7.    This is not a pick-up joint   3.      What is RNEO?  (Section Deleted 1-Jul-02)   4.      What to do about spam?   5.      Is it possible to participate anonymously in rec.nude?   5.1.    Use alternate Internet access   5.2.    Use a rec.nude courier  (Section Deleted 1-Jul-02)   5.3.    Abuse of Anonymous Services   6.      Endmatter   6.1     Revision History   ______________________________________________________________________   1.  What is rec.nude?   rec.nude is the Usenet newsgroup dealing with naturism. From the   rec.nude charter: rec.nude serves as a medium for exchange of views,   news, philosophies, and ideologies relating to the nudist and naturist   life_style_s. Here you will find discussions of locations to enjoy   nature naturally, notifications of legal proceedings affecting   nudists/naturists, notices of gatherings and trips, and spirited   discourse on issues relating (most times) to nudism.   1.1.    Rec.Nude is a Usenet Newsgroup   Usenet is one of the oldest segments of the Internet, having been   developed as a way to offer mass communications via text through   interconnected computer systems throughout the world.  It first served   to share technical information between commercial entities and   educational institutions.  Its redundancy was developed with the idea   in mind that if one computer or a region's computers were disabled or   disconnected, the respository of information would be available and   propagate from elsewhere.  Over time Usenet expanded to include various   topics of interest to anyone and the number of topics now extends to   well over 150 thousand.  Usenet has been superceded in most cases by   the world wide web, commercial and private e-mail list servers, and   private message boards.  By design it is redundant and anarchistic with   few of its topical posting areas being moderated, thus assuring freedom   of speech.  However, as with any such system, freedom comes at a price   and Usenet can and is populated with everything from truth-sayers to   irresponsible fruitcakes.  The discerning reader will quickly determine   the reasonable from the crank (or kook).  As with any non-moderated   system, there will always be those with an agenda that is contrary to   the topic, as Usenet's topics are greatly a gentlemen's agreement.   1.2.    Rec.Nude is not Google Groups   Google (tm) is a commercial internet service that provides a number   of free and paid services with respect to on-line content.  After   purchase of a long-term data_base_ of historical Usenet posts from the   DejaNews service, Google created a web browser interface for purposes   of searching through, and reading these postings.  Soon after, Google   expanded that interface to allow posting to Usenet for those not   equipped with access to an NNTP (news) server system.  Further   expansion by Google saw the creation of Google Groups as a   competition to Yahoo Groups (tm) which used the same web browser   interface used to access Usenet groups.  Individuals may create private   moderated discussion groups using this interface.  While the Google   Groups never propagate outside of the Google systems (except by design   by e-mail using its mail list feature), posting via this interface to   Usenet groups is propagated around the world through the Usenet system.     Sadly, Google makes only passing mention within its interface to explain   when a person is accessing a Usenet group thus perpetuating confusion on   the part of its customer _base_, and outright annoyance to the Usenet   community.  If you access rec.nude through Google, you are NOT accessing   a Google Group.  You are accessing Usenet via their web browser interface.   2.  rec.nude rules and etiquette   Observing the following guidelines will make rec.nude a worthwhile   pursuit for all involved.   2.1.  Cross-posting   Cross-posting of messages between rec.nude and non-naturist newsgroups   is almost always a bad idea. (See Part 5 for a list of other naturist   newsgroups.)  Cross-posting between rec.nude and the various alt.sex.*   newsgroups is unacceptable. Threads get confused and the discussion   quickly gets off track as well as draing in posts and posters that   are far off topic. You should only cross-post between   rec.nude and another newsgroup if the discussion at hand is really,   truly relevant to both groups. This is rarely the case!   Note:  Cross-posting to a moderated newsgroup will place the post   under the control of the moderated group's moderation team.  If the   post is rejected by the moderated group, it will not display to   rec.nude.  As such, when posting, create separate messages for   moderated groups.   2.2.  Binary posts   Posting of binary files ( binary = not text, e.g. pictures) is not   allowed. This is more of a general Usenet rule, rather than a rec.nude   rule; binary posts are only allowed on Usenet in groups specifically   intended for that purpose (which have the word binaries in their   names.) Binary posts made to non-binary groups (such as rec.nude) are   often canceled by spam cancelers without notice.   2.3.  Posting format   Some recently-released news programs allow you to post messages in   formats other than plain text, such as HTML. Don't do this - not   everyone is blessed (some would say cursed ) with these programs,   and your messages will appear unintelligible or worse to these people.   rec.nude posts should be made in plain text to be of benefit to the   most readers. (Some programs allow you to post in both plain text and   HTML in the same message - this is a waste of bandwidth and should be   avoided as well.)   2.4.  Replying to messages   When following up or replying to posts on rec.nude, it is usually a   good idea to quote a few lines from the original message, in order to   establish the context. For example, when asking a rec.nude poster for   directions to some place the poster has mentioned, you should quote a   few lines from the post so that the original poster knows which place   you're talking about. But - do not quote the entire original message!   Only quote as much as is necessary to let everyone involved know   what's being discussed. And don't quote things like signatures,   headers etc.   2.5.  Harassment, threats, etc.   Do not make harassing, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate posts   to rec.nude, or follow-up/reply in that manner. Don't say anything in a   news post or a mail message that you wouldn't say to that person's   face. Let's try to keep a civil and friendly atmosphere on rec.nude.   Many people who are completely new to naturism read rec.nude, and we'd   hate for them to get the impression that naturists just bicker and   fight and call each other names. (Many would-be naturists have already   left rec.nude in disgust over this very problem, most of them never to   consider naturism again - and that's really too bad.)   Note:  Some states now carry laws against threats against bodily harm   via the on-line medium.  As such posters should moderate themselves in   this area or you may be subject to due process by the authorities.   2.6.  Stay on topic   Discussion which is not germane to the topic of naturism should be   avoided. It is not my duty as FAQ author to dictate which topics are   acceptable and which are not. I suggest that you read rec.nude   carefully for several days before posting, to get a feel for what the   group considers to be proper discussion.  Posting off topic materials   or engaging in off topic discussions detracts from the topic of the   group and is simply both ignorant and rude.   2.7.  This is not a pick-up joint   rec.nude is not a place to pick up someone. Personal ads and the like   are not appropriate for this group; please investigate the   alt.personals.* groups if such is your desire.   3.  What is RNEO?  (Section deleted 1-Jul-02)   (Adding the tag RNEO (rec.nude eyes only) within the subject line was   an attempt to offer readers a method of identifying postings that were   on topic as well as non-spam.  However after an initial period of usage   it was found this did not work in this newsgroup for many reasons.     Among these were varied types of news programs that did not sort such   messages into one location or the lack of news reader filters to locate   these messages or ignore others.  Since this has not been used to any   extent in over a year this section has been deleted by the FAQ author.)   4.  What to do about spam?   First, never respond to spam by posting hate mail to rec.nude. Ever.   In 99.9999% of cases, the spammer will never see your post, and you   will only serve to increase the amount of off-topic posts. 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It is an interesting question how far men would retain   their respective rank if they were divested of their clothes.  All   other things held equal, when nude, a king appears no different than a   peasant, a doctor no different than a steelworker, a wealthy CEO no   different than his lowest-paid employee. Thus, these classifications   disappear and the playing field is leveled.   3.4.  Cleanliness   Dirt, sand, and salt accumulate in clothing. It is a lot easier to   stain clothing than skin. It is a lot easier to rinse skin than to   wash clothing.   3.5.  Convenience   Society says you must have clothing at all time when in public. Even   the simplest tasks, such as stepping out your front door to pick up   the newspaper, require you to get dressed. A naturist's outfit is   always easily available. Sleep nude, and you are already dressed   when you awake.   3.6.  It's fun!   This is the best reason for going nude, and requires no further   explanation.   4.  Rebuttals To Arguments Against Nudity   Here are some rebuttals to common excuses for keeping the body   covered:   4.1.  Shame   Centuries of oppressive thought have convinced many people that the   body is a shameful, worthless _object_ that should be hidden. Nonsense!   The human body is one of the most elegant, masterful and valuable   things on earth. There are few things in existence which compare to it   on an artistic, technical, or philosophical level. Celebrate the human   body! It's one of only a handful of truly unique creations.   4.2.  Embarrassment   Some people are afraid of running into someone they know while nude,   or - worse - being seen by someone they know (or someone they don't)   while nude. Remember that you will be around many other people who   will also be nude. You may be momentarily embarrassed at first - this   is normal - but as you spend more time nude, you will realize that if   everyone is nude, no one has cause for nudity-related embarrassment. As   for the possibility that you'll run into someone you know - well, if   you like them, you've got something new in common to talk about?   Besides, what is there to be embarrassed about? They are there, too,   for the same reasons as you.   4.3.  Gender-specific embarrassment   Naturists know that both erections and menstruation are normal, so   don't be afraid that your body's natural occurrences will offend other   naturists. An erection is embarrassing, but rare, and easy to hide -   just grab a towel, roll over, or jump in the water. Most naturists   won't even comment about it. (Don't fear the erection your first time   - most men will tell you they were too nervous for it to even be   possible!) Women may feel uncomfortable being nude during   menstruation. No one will be offended if women choose to wear shorts,   tampons, etc. during these times.   4.4.  Feelings of inadequacy   Many people refuse to go nude because they feel that their height,   weight, build, features, etc. are unacceptable. There is no need to   feel that you must conform to a standard of beauty or acceptability,   especially one you had no part in creating! Naturists come in all   shapes, sizes, colors, ages, and beliefs. Naturists have even   undergone surgeries, mastectomies, etc., and have the scars to
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Archive-name: nude-faq/part5 Posting-Frequency: monthly Version: 1-Jan-08 Copyright: (c) 1998-2008 Dennis Kirkpatrick Maintainer: D. Kirkpatrick < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   REC.NUDE FAQ Part 5 of 5: The Newsgroup Itself - REV:  1-Jan-08   Maintainer - Dennis Kirkpatrick - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   ==========================================================   ** Rec.Nude is NOT Google Groups.  Google Groups is an interface   that can access Usenet Newsgroups (of which rec.nude is a part)   as well as Google's own private groups.  If you are reading this   file from Google Groups, please take a moment to educate yourself.   See this FAQ Part 1, 1A.   Naturism is flourishing on the Internet. Here is a list of electronic   resources for your perusal.  This is an incomplete list.   ______________________________________________________________________   Table of Contents:   1.      World Wide Web   2.      Newsgroups   3.      Mailing Lists   4.      Point-to-point Communications (Instant Messaging)   5.      Online services (AOL, CompuServe, etc.)   6.      Bulletin Board Services (BBS)   7.      Endmatter   7.1.    Revision History   ______________________________________________________________________   1.  World Wide Web   There are hundreds of naturist web sites, with more being added all   the time. Since there are several pages that attempt to exhaustively   list all these pages, I will not duplicate that effort here, but will   instead refer you to these _link_s:   o  rec.nude FAQ - (this document)      The FAQ file describes this newsgroup, its operation, various quirks,      popular usage, and a substantial amount of information about      nudism/naturism as a life_style_ practice and on-line.      The latest version of the FAQ is always available at the      following location(s):      See END MATTER at the bottom of this document.   o  Site Reports FAQ - (depreciated and removed).        No longer maintained or archived)      See the publication World Guide To Nude Beaches by TNS or contact      your local naturist organization for specifics   o  Legal FAQ - (depreciated and removed)      See:  http://www.naturistaction.org/ for a state by state      synopsis of nudity laws.   o  uk.rec.naturist - A forum or place for the discussion and exchange      of information & ideas of Naturists & Naturism in the UK and Europe      The full FAQ post can be seen on the NUFF website at      <http://www.gravis.demon.co.uk/naturist/pages/nuff/FAQ.htm, or the      Easy-to-remember URL for NUFF is <http://w3.to.nuff   o  Kent Ashton's list of _link_s      <http://members.home.net/kjashton/naturist.htm   o  Charles Daney's list of _link_s      <http://www.best.com/~cgd/home/naturism/nude_link_.htm   o  Naturism and Nudism Web Ring:      <http://www.sunclad.com/webring/      This Web Ring is a moderated resource of naturist/nudist web      sites, private, commercial, and group, that are on-topic, spam free      and porn free.  Each site in the network carries a _link_ system to all      of the other sites.  Great for naturist/nudist web surfing!   _link_s are also provided where appropriate in other sections of this   FAQ. In particular, there are many _link_s to various organizations in   part II of this FAQ.   2.  Newsgroups   Besides rec.nude, there is:   o  alt.nudism.moderated, established in 1999 in response to growing issues      of off topic postings and flaming in rec.nude.  This newsgroup may      not be on all news servers as yet but a request to your news      administrator may bring results.  Make sure you explain that it is a       moderated newsgroup.   o  uk.rec.naturist, for discussions of topics pertinent to naturism in      Great Britain.   o  aus.culture.naturist for discussion pertinent to naturism in      Australia and New Zealand.   o  nl.naturisme, for discussions (in Dutch) of topics pertinent to      naturism in the Netherlands.   o  es.rec.naturismo, for discussions (in Spanish) of topics pertinent      to naturism in Spain.   o  alt.christnet.nudism, for discussions amongst Christian naturists.   o  alt.cult.nudism, which exists for no purpose evident to me (and      gets very little traffic of note, anyway.)   o  Regional newsgroups that are specific to a particular geography are      always being added to the choice of Usenet _style_d newsgroups.  Running      a search on the available Full Group List from your internet service      provider may turn up one of these groups in your area.  Recommended      search terms include naturist , naturism , and nudist or nudism ,      although you may turn up some newsgroups with questionable agendas in      doing so.  A discerning eye will find the right newsgroup.   In those instances when a newsgroup is not available or a request is   refused by a news administrator, a good source for locating newsgroup   material is the free service at <http://www.google.com/ Google.com   With any web browser you can search this service by keyword and topic   and view newsgroup postings from both current and archival material.   Note that the group alt.binaries.pictures.nudism is not considered a   naturist group, but is (like most of the alt.binaries.pictures.* groups)   chiefly an outlet for pornography of various types. This group was not   created by naturists (or nudists), and most rec.nude readers want   nothing to do with it. Due to problems with illegal material or   copyright violations of photo authors some servers do not carry this   newsgroup (such as AOL and CompuServe). Various other nudism groups   exist for purposes of binary (image) posting that are generally not   supported by most on-line nudists due to association with soft or   hard porn.   3.  Mailing Lists   Some mailing lists or message boards relevant to naturism:   o  The CO Digest  (Deleted 1-Jan-08)      The COD ended publication in early 2007.   o  ClothesFree.com      http://www.clothesfree.com (click on forums)      California naturism but a world-wide focus - Very Busy.   o  NetNude <http://www.netnude.com/  Hosts various naturist pages and      a web-_base_d chat system.  _base_d in Ontario, Canada but with interest      to a global market. - Very Busy!   o  RixPlace, a mailing list run by Rick Jaggers      Nudist News & Views of a social/friendly nature. See      their web page <http://www.rixplace.com/ for information on      how to subscribe or e-mail at: < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it      Individual list server _style_ messages or digest formats      available.   o  The Naturist Forums & newsletters      http://www.sunclad.com/nforum      Web message board and a Google Group.   4. Point-to-point Live Communications   4a.  Internet Relay Chat (IRC)   Naturists gather in several channels on several different IRC   networks. Due to the transient nature of IRC channels, a list is not   possible. Look for channels named #nudists, #nudism, #naturists, etc.   4b.  Instant Messaging.   Instant messaging is available from various providers. AIM (AOL Instant   Messenger which _link_s to all other AIM users and AOL's Buddy List for   AOL account holders), MSN Messenger (_link_s only within MSN) and Yahoo   Messenger (_link_s to only other users of Yahoo Messenger). Programs allow   users to direct-communicate with your acquaintences when they are   on-line.   5.  Online services (AOL, CompuServe, etc.)   Updates from those who are on these services is always appreciated.   It should be noted that since this FAQ was created there has been an   explosion of on-line resources associated with the world wide web,   e-mail list server services, message boards and more.  It would be   immpossible to keep track of all of them.  The following is but a few.   There are many private systems as well as numerous Yahoo Groups and   Google Groups areas.   o  America Online:  Buried within the Travel Channel under Nude Beach      Travel.  Hardly any traffic since AOL deleted its original nude beach      messages area.   o  CompuServe: Nudist area closed in 2000 when system was revamped.   o  Delphi: (depreciated and removed - no longer active)   o  Prodigy: (depreciated and removed - no longer active)   6. Bulletin Board Services (BBS)      With the proliferation of Usenet and the web private BBS services and      other services such as FIDO echos are quickly becoming a thing of the      past.  Persons hosting or having knowledge of BBS systems dedicated      to the nudist/naturist option are welcome to contribute that information      for inclusion in this FAQ.   7.  Endmatter   Copyright 1998-2008 - Dennis Kirkpatrick   All rights reserved.  < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Contributions to this FAQ have been added by numerous persons since the   rec.nude newsgroup was founded.  This includes the various FAQ maintainers   and newsgroups users as well.  This body stands as a compilation of these   efforts over time and serves as both newsgroup charter and FAQ.   While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this   document, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or   omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information   contained herein.   This document may be reproduced and distributed in any medium,   physical or electronic, so long as the entire document, including this   copyright notice and the modification date below, remains intact and   unchanged on all copies. Commercial redistribution is permitted, but   you may not redistribute it, in whole or in part, under terms more   restrictive than those under which you received it. If you have   questions regarding reproduction and/or distribution of this document,   please contact Dennis Kirkpatrick at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   The latest version of the FAQ is always available at the following   location(s):   NEWSGROUPS:  

Archive-name: nude-faq/part4 Posting-Frequency: monthly Version: 1-Jan-08 Copyright: (c) 1998-2008 Dennis Kirkpatrick Maintainer: Dennis Kirkpatrick < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   REC.NUDE FAQ Part 4 of 5: The Newsgroup Itself - REV:  1-Jan-08   Maintainer - Dennis Kirkpatrick - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   =================================================================   ** Rec.Nude is NOT Google Groups.  Google Groups is an interface   that can access Usenet Newsgroups (of which rec.nude is a part)   as well as Google's own private groups.  If you are reading this   file from Google Groups, please take a moment to educate yourself.   See this FAQ Part 1, Section 1.   Curious to know if there's a beach, swimming hole, campground, club,   or resort near you where you can enjoy nature naturally?  Here's a   list to help you get started.   ______________________________________________________________________   Table of Contents:   1.      National And International Organizations   1.1.    The U.S.A.   1.1.1.  American Association for Nude Recreation   1.1.2.  The Naturist Society   1.1.3.  The National Nudist Council of the Americas (Deleted)   1.2.    Canada   1.2.1.  Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN)   1.2.2.  Federation Quebecoise de Naturisme (FQN)   1.3.    Other Countries   1.3.1.  Central Council for British Naturism (CCBN)   1.3.2.  Australian Nudist Federation   1.4.    International Organizations   1.4.1.  International Naturist Federation (INF)   1.4.2.  International Naturist Information Center   2.      Publications   2.1.    Guidebooks   2.2.    Periodicals   3.      Endmatter   3.1.    Revision History   ______________________________________________________________________   1.  National And International Organizations   1.1.  The U.S.A.   1.1.1.  American Association for Nude Recreation   The AANR is the premier organization of American nudist resorts and   facilitates lobbying and education efforts, while TNS serves as a   publishing organization emphasizing fair use of beaches and other   public lands. There are hundreds of local clubs, camps, and resorts   too numerous to list here.   American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), 1703 N. Main St.,   Suite E, Kissimmee FL 34744-9988. (800) 879-6833; (407) 933-2064;   (407) 933-7577 FAX. http://www.aanr.com/   Web site is searchable by region and state for member clubs.   1.1.2.  The Naturist Society   The Naturist Society represents many of the free beachers and grew   out of that phase of the nudist/naturist movement in America. The   Naturist Action Committee, in conjunction with TNS, works with   officials to increase public acceptance and opportunities for   clothing-optional recreation.   The Naturist Society (TNS) and the Naturist Action Committee (NAC), PO   Box 132, Oshkosh WI 54902. (920) 426-5009; (920) 426-5184 FAX.   http://www.naturistsociety.com/, E-Mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .   Web site is searchable by state for member clubs.   1.1.3.  The National Nudist Council of the Americas (Deleted)   (Removed 10/05)  The untimely passing of NNCšs last president has   seen this organization disappear from all known sources.  As such we   have removed it from the FAQ.)   1.2.  Canada   Many Canadian clubs are AANR clubs. However, Canada has two national   movements (one English, one French) and is the only country in the   world to have two INF (International Naturist Federation) member   groups because of this.   1.2.1.  Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN)   FCN, PO Box 186, Islington, Ontario, Canada M9A 4X2.   http://www.fcn.ca/   Web site is searchable by province for member clubs.   1.2.2.  Federation Quebecoise de Naturisme (FQN)   FQN, 4545 av. Pierre-de-Coubertin, C.P. 1000 Succarsale M , Montreal,   Quebec, Canada H1V 3R2. (514) 252-3014; (514) 251-8038 FAX.   See FCN web site above for internet contect.   1.3.  Other Countries   1.3.1.  Central Council for British Naturism (CCBN)   CCBN, 30-32 Wycliffe Road, Northhampton NN1 5JF UK. Telephone (within   UK): 01604 20361, (from abroad): +44 604 20361; FAX: 01604 230176.   http://www.british-naturism.org.uk/british-naturism/   1.3.2.  Australian Nudist Federation   The Secretary, ANF, P.O. Box 268, Belconnen, ACT 2617   1.4.  International Organizations   There are many, many countries with national organizations. For   information on your country write to the following groups:   1.4.1.  International Naturist Federation (INF)   The INF Secretariat, St. Hubertusstraat 5, B-2600, Antwerpen, Belgium.   Phone +32 3 230 05 72. Fax +32 3 281 26 07.   http://www.inf-fni.org/     1.4.2.  International Naturist Information Center   International Naturist Information Center, PO Box 2082, 2800 BE Gouda,   Netherlands   2.  Publications   2.1.  Guidebooks  

Archive-name: nude-faq/part3 Posting-Frequency: monthly Version: 1-Jan-08 Copyright: (c) 1998-2008 Dennis Kirkpatrick Maintainer: Dennis Kirkpatrick < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   REC.NUDE FAQ Part 3 of 5: The Newsgroup Itself - REV:  1-Jan-08   Maintainer - Dennis Kirkpatrick - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   ==========================================================   ** Rec.Nude is NOT Google Groups.  Google Groups is an interface   that can access Usenet Newsgroups (of which rec.nude is a part)   as well as Google's own private groups.  If you are reading this   file from Google Groups, please take a moment to educate yourself.   See this FAQ Part 1, Section 1.   This part of the rec.nude FAQ introduces the concept of naturism and   answers many questions about naturism.   ______________________________________________________________________   Table of Contents:   1.      Naturist Etiquette   2.      Taking The Plunge   2.1.    Find a site   2.2.    Don't go alone   2.3.    Review Naturist Etiquette   2.4.    Come prepared   2.5.    Allow plenty of time   2.6.    Make sure to pay fees, obtain permits, etc.   2.7.    Relax!   3.      Naturist Glossary   4.      What's the difference between naturism and nudism ?   5.      What's the difference between nude and naked ?   6.      Endmatter   6.1.    Revision History   ______________________________________________________________________   1.  Naturist Etiquette       These are some generally accepted rules of Naturist Etiquette.   o  Stay Out of the Dunes and other environmentally sensitive areas.   o  Obey Parking Regulations and other posted rules.   o  Help With Litter - bring along a trash bag. Carry out more litter      than you create.   o  Don't Go Out of Established Nude Areas. To wander nude into a      clothed beach or parking area will offend many.   o  No Overt Sexual Activity. Leave exhibitionism to those attending      clothed beaches.   o  Respect the Property of Others.   o  Ask Prior Consent For Photography.   o  Privacy Is Fundamental. Many are at a club or beach for quiet time.      Body language should tell you they don't want to be disturbed. It's      not wrong to look for new friends - but it is rude to intrude when      you're unwelcome.   o  Come Prepared. Bring beach supplies: beverage, food, sunscreen,      towel. Mooching is not a cool way to make friends.   o  Speak Up for Standards. Don't let some newcomer who doesn't      understand the situation or our values cause trouble. Instead of      doing a slow burn, go talk, politely but firmly, to the couple      starting sexual activity, the can-tosser, the wanderer into the      dunes.   This list comes to us courtesy of the Naturist Society.   2.  Taking The Plunge   If you've read this far, you're probably interested in trying naturism   for yourself. Here are some tips for making your first naturist   experience as painless and enjoyable as possible:   2.1.  Find a site   The best way to do this is to find an organization in your area and   ask for information. The readers of rec.nude can be of great   assistance in this area, as can parts II and III of this FAQ.  Another   possibility is to use an internet search engine but the buyer should be   aware that on occasion a site listing may be wishful thinking as opposed   to firm information of a regularly used and tolerated area.  A good rule   of thumb is to visit more than once and determine the habits of those   appearing to be regular or frequent users asthis will help assure a lack   of hassle to yourself   When contacting an organization by mail, remember to include a self-   addressed stamped envelope for the reply - it's polite and saves much-   needed funds.) As we said earlier, you might prefer a private facility   for your first time - or you might not. It's up to you.   When contacting via e-mail, allow for some response time.  Surprisingly,   but then again maybe not, some naturist web sites and mail addresses are   only maintained and checked seasonally, so message sin the winter may go   unnoticed.   2.2.  Don't go alone   If you're married, by all means take your spouse. If not, take a   friend of either gender. You can go alone if you want, but you'll   probably enjoy the experience a lot more with some companionship.   (Also, you should know that some private naturist facilities will not   admit single visitors - generally, this policy is applied to men more   than to women. And many facilities frown upon one-half of a married   couple attending alone. These are old attitudes which are starting to   change, but they remain in some cases.)   2.3.  Review Naturist Etiquette   Naturism is built on respect - for fellow naturists, for non-   naturists, and for the environment. Naturists have a few simple rules   of etiquette; read them, and remember that the respect is mutual. See   Naturist Etiquette above.   2.4.  Come prepared   Bring a towel, a good sunscreen (SPF 15+), reading material,   sunglasses, food & beverage, etc., especially if you're heading into a   remote area. You will not want to dress to return to your car, so make   sure you don't forget anything! (And remember to take your trash out   with you!)   2.5.  Allow plenty of time   You're not going to want to leave!  So it's best to devote a day or   more to your trip. Give yourself time to enjoy the experience!   2.6.  Make sure to pay fees, obtain permits, etc.   If you're heading into the wilderness of a national forest, for   example, you may need a Back-country Permit. Don't let legal   technicalities ruin your enjoyment.   2.7.  Relax!   You are about to have one of the greatest experiences of your life!   Don't worry about it!   When you arrive at your site, you should make yourself comfortable.   This may mean not removing all your clothing at once.  That's OK. Just   make sure you're comfortable and that you appear comfortable. Relax   and enjoy the experience - don't be tense and edgy.   Once you are comfortably nude and enjoying yourself, it's easy to be   friendly and approachable. Don't just sit off in a corner by yourself   - walk around, chat, etc. If people don't want to talk to you, you'll   notice, but a lot of naturists are very friendly and enjoy meeting new   people. Go for it!   Congratulations! You're a naturist! (And it didn't kill you!)  Do you   see how good it feels? You're already making plans to come back,   aren't you?   3.  Naturist Glossary   Following are some terms, abbreviations, and other things you might   run into in your naturist experiences.      AANR         American Association for Nude Recreation <http://www.aanr.com/.         A national naturist organization of North America.      AANR-GAT         The AANR Government Affairs Team.  A committee within AANR that         oversees the relationship of AANR to government and observes         changes to legislation that may have an impact on naturism.      ADMIN:         Administrative . Put in the subject of rec.nude messages to         indicate that the topic is administrative - discussions about         the newsgroup itself, rather than discussions about naturism.         These posts are supposed to be kept to a minimum.      ASA         American Sunbathing Association, the former name of what is now         AANR . <http://www.aanr.com      The Bulletin         The monthly news type tabloid-_style_ publication of AANR .      Canuding         Canoeing while nude, a popular naturist activity.      CCBN         Central Council for British Naturism         A national naturist organization of Great Britain.         <http://www.british-naturism.org.uk/.      CO         Clothing optional.      ENG         Eastern Naturist Gathering. See Naturist Gathering .      ESA  (a.k.a AANR-East)         Eastern Sunbathing Association. The eastern regional subdivision         of AANR .  Now called ?AANR-East?      FANR         Florida Association for Nude Recreation. The Florida regional         subdivision of AANR .      FCN         Federation of Canadian Naturists <http://www.fcn.ca/. A         national naturist organization of English-speaking Canada.      FQN         Federation Quebecoise de Naturisme. A national naturist         organization of French-speaking Canada.      FKK         Frei Korper Kultur. A German term for naturism.      IMO, IMHO         In My (Humble/Honest) Opinion .      INF         The International Naturist Federation, an international         organization of national naturist organizations (e.g. AANR ,         TNS , FCN , etc.) INF's member organizations serve a         majority of the world's nations.      MSA         Midwestern Sunbathing Association. The midwestern regional         subdivision of AANR .      N           Nude & Natural, the quarterly magazine of TNS . May also simply         be an abbreviation for ?nude?.      NAC         Naturist Action Committee <http://www.naturistaction.org         The political action arm of TNS .      Naturalist         One who studies nature. Although naturalists may be         naturists , and vice versa, the two are not fundamentally         related. Asking naturalist questions on rec.nude will make you         look silly, unless they are also naturist questions.      Naturist         See Nudist .      Naturist Gathering         (as in Eastern Naturist Gathering ) One of several annual         regional meetings of naturists organized by TNS . Three or         four are typically held each year (one in mid-winter, the rest         in summer), in various parts of the country. Naturists converge         at these events to meet, greet, participate in activities,         listen to talks, and have fun.      Naturist Festival         Often regional meetings of naturists semi-sponsored by national         organizations but otherwise organized by local or regional naturists.      NEF         Naturist
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Archive-name: nude-faq/part3 Posting-Frequency: monthly Version: 1-Jan-08 Copyright: (c) 1998-2008 Dennis Kirkpatrick Maintainer: Dennis Kirkpatrick < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= D. M. Kirkpatrick FAQ & Charter Maintainer - Newsgroup: REC.NUDE This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Thank you Dennis.... I try very hard to abide by these and wish others would do likewise. I also feel it necessary though to _object_ to certain individuals (I shall not name) who flout these and try to run their own thing here, I wish they could be reprimanded but I don't think they believe they are doing anything wrong/offensive. Or they feel that it is their Right to behave as they do. Dan MacKay Life is too short, Play Naked . http://groups.myspace.com/NudistNaturistsNude