How Nude are You?

Came across this on rec.nude. Yes, occasionally something relevant gets posted on there (Occasionally).

I am definitely a 6, with shades of 7 & 8.

John aka cobeachbum

Nothing today is true black or white--there are
shades of gray in nearly all of humankind's activity. So why not a
Nude Scale describing a person's placement on the Prude to Nude
continuum.

1...........2...........3............4............5............6............7
|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|

Prudish ------- Nudish

1. Obsessive Anti-nude: Regards all nudity sinful. Often bases
belief on fanatical and narrow interpretation of scripture. No
tolerance level for other views--actively seeks to impose beliefs on
society as a whole via legislation, commercial boycott, candidate
intimidation. In practice--opposed to all forms of nudity: in the
home, in recreation, in art and live or film performances. Might
belong to AFA. Doesn't own a bathing suit because that gets too
close to nudity.

2. Live and Let live Anti-nude. Against it but not obsessively so.
Still can't understand anyone wishing to "parade around naked as a
jay bird". Uncomfortable around nudity in any form. Might accept
some artistic nudity.

3. Not for me but I can understand. Tolerant of artistic nudity.
Might recall childhood skinny dipping. Can laugh at nudity of
others. Non judgmental.

4. Nude curious. Tolerant and accepting, reluctant to practice but
might wish to try in right situation. Understanding of social
nudity in others. Comfortable with casual nudity in the home. Reads
rec.nude (or True Nudists) but would never post.

5. "When the time's right" nude. Tolerant of nudity practiced by
others. Casual nudity in the home is common. In proper setting
practices discrete social nudity as in a hot tub with friends.
Comfort level depends on surroundings and "safety" of the setting.
Sunbathes nude in a private back yard or pool area. Learns to
enjoy the freedom and feel of sun and water on whole body. Growing
curiosity about CO beaches and clubs.

6. Wholesomely nude. Entirely comfortable with private and social
nudity. Looks forward to monthly or weekly nude recreation when
appropriate. May belong to a local group and support a national
organization. Some non-nude friends may know of this person's nude
recreation. Self confident and enjoys social contacts in nude
setting. May encourage others to try a naturist experience at beach,
lake, or river.

7. Nude to the core. Nudity is a central part of life. Feels best
when dressed the least. Unclothed much of non-working time.
Lifestyle is well known among non-nude friends and relatives.
Housing, work and recreation decisions may be made around a desire
to be without clothing as much as possible. Enjoys sharing and
explaining the nude lifestyle to others. May be a activist or
spokesman on nudity. Vacations nearly always involve nude
recreation. Doesn't own a bathing suit. No need to -- no tan lines.

That covers the 7 steps from prude to nude.

The is also probably an 8th step where nudity becomes an obsession
and dominates -- where every clothed moment is an painful
annoyance -- where every thought and action revolves around nudity.
Where every beach, lake or river is surveyed for possible nude use.
But that couldn't apply to anyone here, nah. So 7 levels will be
enough.

Comments? Additions? Remember, it's just for fun. Like nudity
itself -- not to be take too seriously -- ever. When wearing only a
smile, one should smile a lot!