The Ongoing Battle to Convince Nudists to Wear Face Masks — Conduct and Etiquette on True Nudists

ConnorOriginal Poster

Jun 18, 2020

Mathieu with his girlfriend Morgane ... "The couple believe wearing a face mask is in contradiction with this lifestyle and plan to ignore the government recommendations while vacationing... ... keeping distance from other sunbathers will be enough. " 20 yr old Arnault, a student introduced to naturism by his parents ... I dont see the point of naturism if Im going to be forced to wear a mask, he said, describing the idea as "stupid". More on this article:www.vice.com/en_uk/article/wxqezb/nudists-naturists-coronavirus-face-masks

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ConnorOriginal Poster
Jun 18, 2020
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How many of you share their sentiments?
Are you less of a nudist/naturist for wearing one?
Is your reputation as a nudist tarnished for wearing a face mask/covering?
Do you lose face with other nudists?
Your AANR, TNS, INF, etc., membership revoked?
Are you banned from going to nude beaches or resorts?
Is it really that bad to wear a mask or face covering?
Is it really that big of an issue?
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Bairskyn
Jun 18, 2020
I keep a mask handy and see no contradiction between naturism and wearing a mask. In any setting where social distancing cannot be reasonably assured, wearing a mask is a health issue. For the sake of comparison, if a nudist wears shoes for protection from terrain, or is bald and wears a hat for protection from the sun, would you really consider them *not* a nudist, liable to be bounced from AANR or TNS? Of course not.
That said, if I am outdoors in a low-density setting (e.g. hiking trail) with no difficulty maintaining lots of physical separation from others, I do not wear a mask because in such instances a mask serves no purpose.
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StevieLorna
Jun 18, 2020
He describes the idea as stupid
I remember hearing President Dubya once say that he wanted the best educated Americans in America. He must have ditched that policy.
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Tom D
Jun 18, 2020
[quote]I keep a mask handy and see no contradiction between naturism and wearing a mask. In any setting where social distancing cannot be reasonably assured, wearing a mask is a health issue. For the sake of comparison, if a nudist wears shoes for protection from terrain, or is bald and wears a hat for protection from the sun, would you really consider them *not* a nudist, liable to be bounced from AANR or TNS? Of course not. That said, if I am outdoors in a low-density setting (e.g. hiking trail) with no difficulty maintaining lots of physical separation from others, I do not wear a mask because in such instances a mask serves no purpose.[/quote] Basically my position also.
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Tom D
Jun 18, 2020
[quote]Let them get infected. If they die or have a bad time with symptoms, at least they know that it was their choice. As long they dont infect other is fine, no need to fight with extremist nudist.[/quote] Only problem with that is masks are more effective in preventing infection from the wearer than to them.
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Mcdcvs
Jun 18, 2020
I wear a mask when in public as a courtesy to those around me just like I wear pants and a shirt. That does not affect my membership status either. If wearing a mask allows a nudist venue to open, then I will wear a mask. If I am in a group of known people and we are All okay with not wearing a mask, then I will take it off.
I dont like wearing them for extended periods of time but it is not always about me.
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ConnorOriginal Poster
Jul 24, 2020
Nudists in US Are Angry Over Coronavirus Mask Requirements "Although she will wear a mask, one person recently called to say they will not because it would "ruin their suntan," ..."popculture.com/trending/news/nudists-us-angry-coronavirus-mask-requirements/
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bumples
Jul 24, 2020
I wear a mask, although I would prefer not to. It is my opinion that the wearing of a mask is for the best of society and disease control. It ranks right up there with the sexual disease prevention in the best for the society as a whole. We all have to live with this pandemic and need to help the others in our population to survive it as well. It is our duty to society and fellow man to do so!
It is true that it mostly protects the other individual but if I'm not aware of being infected yet, it will help them to remain clean as well. One can infect soo many without knowing it that it is what is driving this pandemic ....
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Bruce
Jul 24, 2020
I wear my mask indoors when I'm checking into the resort. It comes off with the rest of my clothing outside. It's not difficult to maintain six foot social distance while tanning/lounging on the patio or using the pool. I've been the only person in the Jacuzzi when I've used that and would put the mask back on if I had any business in the clubhouse.
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Gordy57
Jul 24, 2020
[quote]I wear a mask, although I would prefer not to. It is my opinion that the wearing of a mask is for the best of society and disease control. It ranks right up there with the sexual disease prevention in the best for the society as a whole. We all have to live with this pandemic and need to help the others in our population to survive it as well. It is our duty to society and fellow man to do so! It is true that it mostly protects the other individual but if I'm not aware of being infected yet, it will help them to remain clean as well. One can infect soo many without knowing it that it is what is driving this pandemic ....[/quote] Well worded, Thank You.
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Gordy57
Jul 24, 2020
[quote]I wear a mask, although I would prefer not to. It is my opinion that the wearing of a mask is for the best of society and disease control. It ranks right up there with the sexual disease prevention in the best for the society as a whole. We all have to live with this pandemic and need to help the others in our population to survive it as well. It is our duty to society and fellow man to do so! It is true that it mostly protects the other individual but if I'm not aware of being infected yet, it will help them to remain clean as well. One can infect soo many without knowing it that it is what is driving this pandemic ....[/quote] Well worded, Thank You.
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John
Jul 25, 2020
The main point of masks is to prevent you from infecting others if you have a very mild infection of which you are not aware and in the period before symptoms appear when you are already infections.
In my opinion wearing a mask is unnecessary when you are alone but is common courtesy towards others. In not wearing a mask you are openly showing your contempt for the well being of other people.
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nudeyooper
Jul 25, 2020
[quote]The main point of masks is to prevent you from infecting others if you have a very mild infection of which you are not aware and in the period before symptoms appear when you are already infections. In my opinion wearing a mask is unnecessary when you are alone but is common courtesy towards others. In not wearing a mask you are openly showing your contempt for the well being of other people.[/quote] Another point to be made is that our responsibility to protect others from the virus does not end with just putting on a mask. It must be worn properly. Both nose and mouth are to be covered and the mask must be of at least two layers to be the most effective. A mask with vents is not appropriate either because the vents let out the particles the mask is intended to contain. This can be a challenge for those of us who wear glasses because they tend to fog, but there are different designs to try.
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ManOfWicklow
Jul 25, 2020
So long as we have idiots refusing to wear masks, the longer we have to live (or die) with this virus. It will never go away when we have selfish people continuing to spread it.
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bumples
Jul 26, 2020
I agree with the above statements! It is being shown every day now how the wearing of the masks does stop the spread. The states that do not or have not required them are now the most populated states with the virus and the residents are still not heeding the warnings. These people are the most selfish Ba____ds on earth! I do not like saying this, ..... but nature will take care of these people in the end but, unfortunately, there will be a few causalities along the way! I pray for the causalities ....
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Gordy57
Jul 26, 2020
[quote]Another point to be made is that our responsibility to protect others from the virus does not end with just putting on a mask. It must be worn properly. Both nose and mouth are to be covered and the mask must be of at least two layers to be the most effective. A mask with vents is not appropriate either because the vents let out the particles the mask is intended to contain. This can be a challenge for those of us who wear glasses because they tend to fog, but there are different designs to try.[/quote] Good points ;-) Another one is shave off the beard, those whiskers won't filter anything except maybe tobacco spit LOL
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Gordy57
Jul 26, 2020
[quote]This is less about nudism, and more about an idiot who thinks C19 is a hoax or still believes that the young don't get it. Thanks to the strict use of mask now we can have a normal life and travel a long ago in China. People here were very disciplined and cooperated to stop the virus propagation.[/quote] China has their share of idiots too. Not long after C-19 made it to the US, BBC showed some Chinese were refusing to wear masks. They got beaten down by common people, and by the cops. Those who still refused were placed under house arrest with the doors and windows sealed shut. One video clip was of a guy welding a door shut while a cop supervised, another was of a chain and paddle lock being placed on the door.
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Member
Jul 26, 2020
if wearing a mask is what it takes to end this am willing too
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Gordy57
Jul 27, 2020
[quote]Dont trust all what you see. Specially in USA media. I live in China and they did really well. Of course its posible to have exceptions but in general society here is very disciplined and follows the regulations, also the government is very strict and there is lots of control.[/quote] I understand and agree. But as I said that was on BBC, they show a lot the US media won't. And it seems to me that the BBC just reports what happened, the US media seems to twist the story to reflect their beliefs. At least that's the way I see it.
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Paul
Jul 29, 2020
Gordy57 wrote: [quote] I understand and agree. But as I said that was on BBC, they show a lot the US media won't. And it seems to me that the BBC just reports what happened, the US media seems to twist the story to reflect their beliefs. At least that's the way I see it.[/quote] Spot on! I listen to BBC world service on shortwave radio to get news because the news media in the USA is so corrupt and morally bankrupt. I can think for myself, I don't need them to spoon feed what I should think. Maybe some others are too moronic to think for themselves and need to be told how they should think or feel about everything, but I prefer to make up my own mind.
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