I've been thinking about the comments I keep reading in the forums where newer members are told that they're not a True Nudist. I really think that needs to stop being said. We come here to learn or share. Why attack or put down people with that particular phrase.What are your thoughts?
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- DADavidJun 3, 2013
well seeing as the site is called truenudists, I would say any who join are true nudists. However, the new people may not be certified and that would be more of an appropriate thing to point out instead of whether a person is true or not. Then again why must we classify people? Are we so base in our feelings we must subjugate people to specific ranks in order to feel better about ourselves? I myself don't care about how dedicated a person is to nudism. I care more for the actions taken and words spoken(typed). Do not judge upon first impressions. We know not what situation people are in and what they are free to pursue. Otherwise I don't know what else to say.
ReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterJun 3, 2013I think what you said was pretty awesome.ReactReply
- SOSoupieJun 3, 2013
I'm not sure why people don't certify after a while on the site. It's a sign of solidarity. So I have learned to be suspicious of people without any pictures or certification.
ReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterJun 3, 2013[quote]I'm not sure why people don't certify after a while on the site. It's a sign of solidarity. So I have learned to be suspicious of people without any pictures or certification.[/quote]I certified maybe too fast.I think I paid up etc on the first day I came across the site.Then saw that it was a bit of a social mess and regretted it. It was only about $33 or something so not the end of the world. I gave up on the site really fast. So much drama.I'm glad I got a message that brought me back. And even happier to see it respectful.ReactReply
- MEMemberOriginal PosterJun 3, 2013
When the terms used. Do they mean that they have no right to be on this site or simply not a true nudist by those people's definition.
ReactReply - RErenebbareJun 4, 2013
This site is for nudists, sadly many here are not clear what nudism is!
ReactReply - MAManOfWicklowJun 4, 2013Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.ReactReply
- FFFF32404Jun 4, 2013
I'm a huge fan of certification, but a lot of people still don't understand that the cert pics are not required to be posted for everyone to see which I think keeps people from doing it. This site has been around long enough for people to know that the owners are not selling or posting the cert pics anywhere on the internet. Because sites like this cost money, I also think it's a good idea to require membership. I know people like to remain anonymous, and not have their info given, but the fact is, TN is a business, and membership would eliminate a lot of the fakes plaguing sites like this. I don't remember what the yearly dues are, but if membership was required, they could reduce the dues so everyone could afford. PalTalk does a system where people could join for free, chat in the rooms, but cam access is limited (10 sec max) unless you pay. Here it could work the same way where people who join for free can go to the chat room, and see the forum, but maybe will have limited access to them and other parts of the site. There are many ideas that could work because I'd rather see 20,000 good paying members where there is less guessing who they really are, than 100,000 people with over 50% of them being fake or questionable. Just my two cents.
ReactReply - MEMelbourne558Jun 4, 2013New to this site, so sorry for going over past post etc. Still trying to find out more on the certificated system. Been a Naturist (UK term), for a relatively short time compared to some. But so far the site seems to works well and every one seems to get on. On a UK Naturist (Nudist) site that runs similar to this one, it's run withNOfee involved and runs well. As far as "True Nudist" define what you mean, as on this site I have not posted much, however on the Uk site I have post much more (probably as I have only recently been told of the site). That's my input.ReactReply
- MEMemberOriginal PosterJun 4, 2013[quote]New to this site, so sorry for going over past post etc. Still trying to find out more on the certificated system. Been a Naturist (UK term), for a relatively short time compared to some. But so far the site seems to works well and every one seems to get on. On a UK Naturist (Nudist) site that runs similar to this one, it's run withNOfee involved and runs well. As far as "True Nudist" define what you mean, as on this site I have not posted much, however on the Uk site I have post much more (probably as I have only recently been told of the site). That's my input.[/quote]The definition used on this site such as MOW would use (read in past posts) seems like an attack against people who have a different idea of nudism or trying to find their way. It's one of the reasons I left the site.This is not an attack against him, he seems like a wise and very intelligent man. Just a shame that rather than insulting people, I'd have preferred to see him and others build people up.I don't know.ReactReply
- RErenebbareJun 4, 2013Are we a nudist site? yes. Are we here to redefine nudism? NO.
Are we here to help naked people become nudists? yes. Are those naked people here to learn? possibly, most I would hope so. Can they learn by reading the threads and comments in the Forums? Do they bother to read and learn before making that 1st post? Mostly they don't!
Nudism is not about sex and until you grasp that fact, then sorry, you are just another naked person on a nudist website.ReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterJun 4, 2013
So the plan is to lump people trying to learn and pervs all together? That's crazy too me. Educate don't beat people down.
ReactReply - NANakedOrlandoJun 4, 2013[quote]So the plan is to lump people trying to learn and pervs all together? That's crazy too me. Educate don't beat people down.[/quote]InsightfulReactReply
- SOSoupieJun 4, 2013
It's unfortunate that the loudest voices here are so quick to condemn and judge.
ReactReply - RErenebbareJun 5, 2013
perhaps the silent (majority?) should speak up.
ReactReply - MAManOfWicklowJun 5, 2013You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.ReactReply
- MEMemberOriginal PosterJun 5, 2013[quote]You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.[/quote]MOW, you don't give people a chance before you slap them down.I see very little difference between yours (and a few others) actions and the fake accounts and trolls.ReactReply
- MAManOfWicklowJun 7, 2013Very well put, Evan.ReactReply
- MRMr-MooseJun 7, 2013Okay, I very rarely post on this site, shoot I rarely come here despite being certified... I have other things I like to do rather than be on social sites like this, you'll see why below.
This may seem very strange to some of you, a lot of you "die-hards" will scoff and try to discredit my genuineness after reading the following, but here it is: I am a nudist, I am also an introvert. Many people say they know what it is to be an introvert -- many people think an introvert can be "cured" by being more social and getting out more so they become an extrovert like them, well those people are wrong. I enjoy my solitude, when I get lonely I will seek the company of one or two close individuals be it online or in the real world; however, being around crowds of more than two people is very uncomfortable for me, I just cannot deal with it whether they are socially engaging me or not and in these situations I just get real quiet and try go off on my own (or stray to the outer edges of the room, away from the crowd) so I'm more comfortable. So when I come to sites like this, sites where nudists gather and discuss whatever is on their minds, it makes me sick to see these ignorant types who make the bold claim that unless I am active in the forums / in the chat room / out at nudist resorts and beaches I cannot be a "True Nudist". The fact that I have been an in-home nudist since age 14 (I am 21 now), with no real intention of getting nude with anybody anytime soon due to many reasons, means I cannot be a "True Nudist" according to you.
I'm not trying to say everyone in this thread is wrong about everything, I'm just saying we are not all social butterflies like some of you. So please stop saying things like "if you have never done anything social while nude, be it a resort, beach, private party, then your not a nudist.". The point of being a nudist is to comfortably go about your days in the nude when time permits, not going out to see, and be seen, by others. Let me make a silly comparison... I am not a gamer, because I do not go to gaming conventions. Silly, right? Despite playing games since age 5-7 I am not a gamer according to your logic, nice.
As for the real purpose of this thread, I think anybody that likes to hang out in the nude be it alone or with others AND can distinguish between nudism and sexual fetishes (exhibitionism / voyeurism) is a nudist. If you cannot make this distinction then you MIGHT not be a "True Nudist". I think many of the new guys asking questions catch a lot of hate not because they are new and asking questions, but because the answers to their questions are already in the forums... they just don't look before posting which I don't blame them really as I personally hate digging through forums because I never seem to find what I am looking for.ReactReply - CDCheri Donna DawsonJun 7, 2013[quote]Okay, I very rarely post on this site, shoot I rarely come here despite being certified... I have other things I like to do rather than be on social sites like this, you'll see why below.
This may seem very strange to some of you, a lot of you "die-hards" will scoff and try to discredit my genuineness after reading the following, but here it is: I am a nudist, I am also an introvert. Many people say they know what it is to be an introvert -- many people think an introvert can be "cured" by being more social and getting out more so they become an extrovert like them, well those people are wrong. I enjoy my solitude, when I get lonely I will seek the company of one or two close individuals be it online or in the real world; however, being around crowds of more than two people is very uncomfortable for me, I just cannot deal with it whether they are socially engaging me or not and in these situations I just get real quiet and try go off on my own (or stray to the outer edges of the room, away from the crowd) so I'm more comfortable. So when I come to sites like this, sites where nudists gather and discuss whatever is on their minds, it makes me sick to see these ignorant types who make the bold claim that unless I am active in the forums / in the chat room / out at nudist resorts and beaches I cannot be a "True Nudist". The fact that I have been an in-home nudist since age 14 (I am 21 now), with no real intention of getting nude with anybody anytime soon due to many reasons, means I cannot be a "True Nudist" according to you.
I'm not trying to say everyone in this thread is wrong about everything, I'm just saying we are not all social butterflies like some of you. So please stop saying things like "if you have never done anything social while nude, be it a resort, beach, private party, then your not a nudist.". The point of being a nudist is to comfortably go about your days in the nude when time permits, not going out to see, and be seen, by others. Let me make a silly comparison... I am not a gamer, because I do not go to gaming conventions. Silly, right? Despite playing games since age 5-7 I am not a gamer according to your logic, nice.
As for the real purpose of this thread, I think anybody that likes to hang out in the nude be it alone or with others AND can distinguish between nudism and sexual fetishes (exhibitionism / voyeurism) is a nudist. If you cannot make this distinction then you MIGHT not be a "True Nudist". I think many of the new guys asking questions catch a lot of hate not because they are new and asking questions, but because the answers to their questions are already in the forums... they just don't look before posting which I don't blame them really as I personally hate digging through forums because I never seem to find what I am looking for.[/quote]You are a private nudist rather than a social nudist since you are who you are IMHO. I have no problem with itReactReply