I noticed my post count down this morning & started checking ... another long time member had deleted their account, groups and posts. They'd been here about 15 years, a great supporter of the site, nudism in general and many members along the way. They told lots of good stories, started many active groups, recounted varied adventures through the years and gave good advice to newbies. They were the picture book definition of a 'true nudist' in my opinion. They will be missed, much so ... though probably not a huge number will notice. Why would that be ... is an immediate thought that comes to my mind? Because ... this site is no longer centered around good times & adventures as a real nudist. It is experiencing slow exponential decay ... and there's not much that can be done except by the long absent TT crew and possibly a concerted effort by our dwindling nudist / naturist members. We're largely just watching. But, if you're really interested and concerned about this site becoming a multi-faceted sex (all types) hook up connection, just say a little something. Yep, give someone a gentle nudge towards TS or elsewhere. It's a big endeavor but I think it's worth it. Anybody with me or have any other ideas to contribute? Otherwise ... we're just heading towards the inevitable event horizon ... ughhhh. Not looking forward to that one. Please add your thoughts.
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DerekMay 28, 2025But isn't it comforting to know you CAN take it with you? Without purging of accounts, I might be getting friend requests a hundred years from now! :)
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GilanJul 27, 2025yes this site is slowly dying
The chat room used to get into the 400s to 500s, and now it seldom gets above 350
Cleaning up this site would be so very easy, but it seems the owners have no interest in doing that.
I really enjoy this site and hate to see it in decline. Hope they decide to make this site good again.
I would love to helpReactReply - GIGilanJul 27, 2025[quote]If you criticize someone's credentials or question their authenticity or call them a fake, you will be banned. Been there. A simple straight line purge of all members not logged in in 10 years and a lot of problems disappear. How so?[/quote] YES this site NEEDS a major purge. All none lifetime paid members that havent logged in for 3 years should be deleted unless they are still paying monthly as well. Would be so easy to start making this site good again.ReactReply
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Tom DJul 27, 2025[quote]This site has people listed who have not logged on for over 10 years or more. I complained that doing a search these ghosts appear and anyone who has not logged in in the past two years should be deleted . It seems that True want the 500,000 plus members for the masthead even though the majority have no logged in for yearsPerhaps I'm missing something, what difference does it make to you, me, or the man on the moon if there are members who have not logged on for years? I don't see how it effects me in the slightest way and I certainly don't care about the issue.Do I wish that 100% of the members were certified and paid? Absofreakinglutely! If everyone was paid, instead of being a freeloader, then the site owners would have the capital to invest in modernizing and improving the site. Requiring payment and certification would certainly eliminate the fakes.As an active, paid but not certified member, I believe that if certification is to be required there needs to be a route to certification that does not require uploading a copy of the front and back of your driver's license. I don't disagree, but how do we prove we are who we say and we are "of age" it is difficult without official documentation of some sort? They can't just take our word for it. Paying would help stop some fakes, certainly the bot generated accounts but not all, who would no doubt see the cost as investment against future income. If anyone has an idea how to prove age and identities without loading docs, please do say. Richie[/quote] I would rather upload my birth certificate than my driver's license.ReactReply - LW
Linda W TysonJul 28, 2025Thank you for sharing this. I felt a wave of sadness reading it, not just for the departure of a valued member, but for the quiet fading of what this space used to represent.
I'm newer than some, but what drew me here wasnt attention or numbers it was the heart of true nudism: freedom, trust, body acceptance, and meaningful connection. Lately, Ive seen too many profiles that seem disconnected from that spirit. The shift is subtle, but real.
Your words reminded me of why I joined in the first place and why I still log in. Its up to each of us to hold space for what we do want here. To nudge, to speak up, to post more intentionally, and to support the real ones still showing up.
I dont have a master plan, but Im in. Lets preserve the kind of community where stories matter, kindness counts, and nudism isnt a costume for other motives.
Anyone else feeling this? I'd love to connect with others who care about the deeper meaning of this lifestyle.
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I genuinely want for the administrators of the website to share in the vision that many of us have.
This website meant a lot earlier to many more people, but with the changes to the internet in the USA and in the majority of nations in the world, if not the whole rest of the world, challenges are on the horizons.
The internet feels so much less safe with the forced age restrictions. Necessary in some people's minds, but they are not absolutely neccessary and are not the answer that guarantees the maintenance of the balance between privacy and security.
Zero-Knowledge proofs are able to work, should one find the ability to program them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-knowledge_proof
For reference, Wikipedia and the Wikimedia foundation are suing the UK Government over the mandated age-verification system forced onto users of Wikipedia by the website at the behest of the UK government.
Zero-Knowledge Proofs prove the same facts needed to be "verified" with "age verification systems" on the internet without invading on one's personal identity.
For real though, look at what happened to the Tea app!
Look at how bad it could be with that, and just imagine that to any website where you really do not know the founders of the website.
That is how I feel it really is that bad. I think this requires heavy assessment of where any website is inside the world.
Some say tea "is just the worst-case scenario."
I really think people need to not trust Google anymore at the surface level without at least a grain of salt. Ideally, no website should incorporate anything from Google, YouTube, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix, Hulu, ABC NBC CNN Warner-HBO-Discovery Verizon, or A.T.&T. or T. Mobile or Yahoo, Corporations. Not from any of those specifically, And they should not incorporate the share button from any of those companies or their "platforms."
Any website letting cookies be baked into the system really needs to change the website to a basic level to prevent cookies from scraping and stealing your web content automatically.
That is what I feel really is going on with the internet right now.
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