Recently I headed down to my local clothing-optional beach, which does involve hiking down an escarpment for half an hour, only to find once I was down there a group of about 12-15 people taking up much of the middle of the beach fully clothed. This lead the few people that were down there enjoying the freedom the beach offers to be squished off to the side. I found myself feeling that there was a very different atmosphere than when I am usually there.
I'm just wondering am I right in thinking that the group should have been more considerate of the main focus of the beach and stripped off or found another place? Or am I being unfair seeing as the designation of the beach is clothing-optional and not nude only?
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- JO
JohnApr 25, 2019If the beach is clearly signed as clothing-optional I can't see why everybody was avoiding the clothed contingent.
The traditionally nude beach by the apartment at which we holiday has been invaded by textiles but that does not stop me behaving exactly as I always have done and I never have any adverse reactions.ReactReply - PA
PaulApr 25, 2019If it is a CO beach and people want to have cloths on it is their choice and, it wouldn't bother me as long as I could be nude even if I am the only one.
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Tom === Thomas S. TierneyApr 25, 2019Were there any nude people there? More or less than the textiles?
ReactReply - BUbulky_blokeOriginal PosterApr 26, 2019[quote]Were there any nude people there? More or less than the textiles?[/quote] less than the textiles and most were soloReactReply
- T=Tom === Thomas S. TierneyApr 26, 2019
Personally, I would have spread out my towel etc. as close to the group of textiles as possible.
I've done this. They tend to move away. I don't know why. I think the naked body scares them.ReactReply - JOJohnApr 26, 2019[quote] I think the naked body scares them.[/quote] Why? Surely they can see you're not carrying a concealed weapon? LOLReactReply
- MEMemberApr 26, 2019
Hmmm, people should do what they're comfortable with and allow the same of others. No one is forcing their way on others and no one is ruining the other's day.
THAT SAID, even though I'm fine with clothed people at CO beaches, deep down it annoys me, lol. I kinda feel like there are so few places to go nude and so many places to wear clothes that that they should be respect nude places. Also, I'm more skeptical of clothed people as being gawkers.
Maybe it's just an opportunity to spread the nudie gospel by leading by example?
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Tom DApr 26, 2019[quote]Hmmm, people should do what they're comfortable with and allow the same of others. No one is forcing their way on others and no one is ruining the other's day. THAT SAID, even though I'm fine with clothed people at CO beaches, deep down it annoys me, lol. I kinda feel like there are so few places to go nude and so many places to wear clothes that that they should be respect nude places. Also, I'm more skeptical of clothed people as being gawkers. Maybe it's just an opportunity to spread the nudie gospel by leading by example?[/quote] I agree. I am however fine with couples or friends where one is nude and the others not, or people wearing less than would be permitted on most beaches, topless women, g strings on either gender, etc.ReactReply - BUbulky_blokeOriginal PosterApr 27, 2019[quote]Hmmm, people should do what they're comfortable with and allow the same of others. No one is forcing their way on others and no one is ruining the other's day. THAT SAID, even though I'm fine with clothed people at CO beaches, deep down it annoys me, lol. I kinda feel like there are so few places to go nude and so many places to wear clothes that that they should be respect nude places. Also, I'm more skeptical of clothed people as being gawkers. Maybe it's just an opportunity to spread the nudie gospel by leading by example?[/quote] This is what I am feeling to be honest. I'm not sure If it was just the size of the group being so large because I don't usually feel this way if its a smaller group. For example there was another couple who came down and because it was only two people it didn't bother me at all. Although I did giggle at the fact that they did the towel dance to get changed :)ReactReply
- WI
WillApr 27, 2019A few years ago I would have stayed far away from them. I wasnt comfortable in being nude while others were not. Now I would have set up camp right next to them, stripped down, and then sat there enjoying the sun. If there were others there enjoying the sun like me, I might even go over to them and strike up a conversation.
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silversurferApr 27, 2019[quote]I think the naked body scares them. Why? Surely they can see you're not carrying a concealed weapon? LOL[/quote] Well it certainly wouldn't be concealed anymore. Lol. Sorry. Just had to. You left it wide open for that one. ;-)ReactReply - SIsilversurferApr 27, 2019
The only clothing optional beach I've been to is Apollo Beach. And while it's not just for nudists, there is very little parking there so it does get annoying when they take up those spots when they could be at the next lot over where there is plenty of parking. Some people park at lot 4 and ride bikes to lot f (c/o lot) or walk the mile to get there. I haven't had to do that yet.
ReactReply - T=Tom === Thomas S. TierneyApr 27, 2019[quote]I think the naked body scares them.Why? Surely they can see you're not carrying a concealed weapon? LOLWell it certainly wouldn't be concealed anymore. Lol. Sorry. Just had to. You left it wide open for that one. ;-)[/quote]
Reminds me of a conversation I had a few years ago.
The nudist resort I was staying at had a full bar with a bartender.
By law, he needed to wear clothes while working.
Of course the customers were nude.
He lived in the nearby town.
He told me he had been taking some ribbing from his friends, the bartender and some customers, in his favorite bar in town.
They were always making jokes about him working at a "Nudist Colony". He was really tired of it.
I made a suggestion and he loved it.
The next weekend I was back and so was he.
He told me what happened the next time the "Nudist Colony" jokes started.
He said, "Well at least I know none of my customers are carrying concealed weapons,"
THAT stopped the laughter real fast.ReactReply - HO
HotHarleyCoupleMay 10, 2019Whats your point?
Clothing optional means exactly that.
Clothing optional.
Whether or not they are wanting to be nude or partially nude or remain clothed is totally up to them.
Whats your argument with clothing optional beaches or resorts.
It gives the couple or the singles the option to slowly ease into being totally nude, if they so wish.
Expecting others to be totally naked at a clothing optional resort or beach, is like expecting all nudists to respect others at those same resorts or beaches.
Its just not ever going to happen.
Its called clothing optional for a very good reason.
It allows others to test the waters at their own pace, just as you all did.ReactReply - MEMemberMay 13, 2019
Me too cannot see the point to visit a CO beach and not be naked. This wouldn't bother me much though as long I can be naked.
ReactReply - MEMemberMay 13, 2019
I suppose it depends on the beach. The one I went to in Maspalomas was a clothing optional beach, however it did have designated areas. Right at the entrance to the beach was clothed, then you have to walk for about 10 minuets down the beach in order to reach the nudist area. It was a huge beach, with plenty of space for textiles and only a small nudist area. There were a few people that walk the length of the beach and pass through the nudist area, which was fine, but occasionally you would get a textile come and bathe in the nudist area, which I did get quite annoyed by, and Admittedly, I just assumed he was a 'Pervert'.
ReactReply - NUnudeyooperMay 13, 2019
Clothing optional is just that. Anyone has the privilege of being fully clothed or completely naked. My experience has seen just that. Some men were even wearing shirts as well as their shorts. The women wore one and two piece suits, bottoms only, or nothing at all. Can't say I noticed anyone being offended.
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MJun 6, 2019I agree that it can be a little annoying. I mean, arent there other beaches, pools, etc. that you can go to and be clothed at? Lol. I stay at a B&B in New Orleans that has a clothing optional pool and many times Im the only one nude at the pool. In the end, as long as we all respect each other, then I really have no problem sharing.
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McdcvsJun 10, 2019At the CO hot spring we go to, probably about 20 to 40% of the people are nude. My wife judges whether or not she will go nude by the number and type of nudes there where I just strip. I am glad she has the choice because she wouldnt go if nudity was required.
I have heard people that come in groups say it would be awkward being nude around their friends/coworkers. That May be what the group at the beach was experiencing.
Some also get in the water dressed and undress once in the water. Some get dressed before getting out but usually they get comfortable enough to stay nude.
ReactReply - T=Tom === Thomas S. TierneyJun 11, 2019
The Textiles will always out number us, They will flock to SEE nude people, but will not join us.
ReactReply - TDTom DJun 11, 2019[quote]The Textiles will always out number us, They will flock to SEE nude people, but will not join us.[/quote] When I go to Gunnison, textiles are in a distinct minority, and many of the few who are not totally nude are not sufficiently clothed for another beach in NJ, i.e., topless women. g string for either gender.ReactReply
- SUsunnmaxxJul 4, 2019
Not so fast about not carry a cancelled weapon. I have a friend who carries her's in her quick grab purse. she doesn't have to reach in the top, it comes out the side with a very quick movement. If purse by her side, she can grab it quicker than I can retrieve from my back holster.
ReactReply - T=Tom === Thomas S. TierneyJul 4, 2019ANSWERING Post #32 She carries a canceled weapon while visiting a nudist resort and you carry one in a back holster???ReactReply
- MEMemberJul 26, 2019
If it is concealed, how did you see it?
They didn't say open carry.ReactReply