Not A Word Mentioned About The Loss of Perhaps The Most Dedicated Nudist/Naturist Of the Past Few Generations

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• ME

  Member

  Aug 22, 2024

  Your post prompt me to search Motley. Yes an incredible leader in the nudest/naturist community.

  But I'm betting I'm not the only person on here, outside the USA that hadn't heard of him and have been nude outside my home, socially and in a public space.

  So the question - why hadn't we heard of him?

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• MR

  

  Mitchell Rudin

  Aug 22, 2024

  I knew Morley. I have been going to Sunsport Gardens for years. I doubt it would still exist if it was not for him.

  Your right, his passing does deserve more attention.

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• ME

  Member

  Aug 22, 2024

  I knew Morley and had some great conversations with him. I also enjoyed seeing him at White Thorn Lodge during the volleyball superbowl tournaments. He will certainly be missed.

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• EA

  

  EarlD

  Aug 23, 2024

  Thanks for sharing. Most people here have very little interest is real naturism and nudism and the incredible leaders like Morley and Baxandall who fought to bring this way of life and public clothing optional beaches to a broader audience. They are more interested in talking about genital jewelry, and seeking sexual outlets at nude beaches. Only a small minority still uphold the nudist values that those men did. [quote]Since joining TN it's been my feeling that for the most part the only "True Nudists" are in the site's name. My gut has told me that the majority of people on this site have never been naked outside of their shower or in front of their computer; surely they have never visited nudist venues or attended social nudist events. Without a doubt, the man most important in the naturist movement in the US since Lee Baxandall has been Morley Schloss. From running Sunsport Gardens, running camps for nude youth, and his activities at TNS' Gatherings he has been (please excuse the pun) a force of nature. Since his passing I have not seen a single word of mention, let alone tribute, in the forums. Not a word has been said in the chatroom. This confirms my belief in exactly how many on this site are "true nudists". https://everloved.com/life-of/morley-schloss/obituary/[/quote]

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• EA

  

  EarlD

  Aug 23, 2024

  I met Morley at an Eastern Naturist Gathering at Empire Haven he was a fierce advocate for a wholistic family oriented approach to naturism as a way of life. [quote]I knew Morley and had some great conversations with him. I also enjoyed seeing him at White Thorn Lodge during the volleyball superbowl tournaments. He will certainly be missed.[/quote]

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• JA

  

  james

  Aug 23, 2024

  I never heard of him but then again I haven't heard about a lot of nudist celebrities or those that pioneered the life style. Some know this and some don't. I have never been to a nude place, function or event because there's nothing like that here in central Illinois and I think about 85 percent or central Illinois nudists are indoor nudist if they don't own private property and I'm one of those indoor nudists when I can. Before someone start listing locations y'all should know I can't drive and travel alone due to health reasons. Info about my health is in the bio. I'm also living with family who are not nudists so most nude time I get is in my room when they are in asleep. Until the doctor clears me for driving and traveling alone I'm just stuck with what I have at the moment. If anyone has questions for me feel free to ask after reading my profile.

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• GA

  

  Gary

  Aug 23, 2024

  I met Morely at one of the Mid Winter festivals at Sunsport. Great guy and such an advocate of naturism.

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• BB

  

  Bill Bowser

  Aug 24, 2024

  Since I believe that nudism is something that you ar, like an introvert, rather than something you do, like a recreational activity. I dont think anyone here is qualified to pass judgement on someone elses legitimacy. But I could be mistaken.

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• VI

  

  Vincent

  Aug 24, 2024

  Morley who? Never heard of that person! And I've been a naturist for over 44 years. Unlike the author who seems to suggest that those of us on this site might not be "true nudists," let me clarify something. I've been actively sharing my love for naturism with the world through my online blog, www.vince2021.blogspot.com, and have been a member of Clothesfree International for a very long time. I don't just live this lifestyle; I advertise it and share my experiences to entice others to do the same, and maybe even enlighten textiles about the benefits of being nude at home and outdoors.

  It's disheartening to see that someone like Morley Schloss, who contributed so significantly to the naturist movement, particularly in the U.S., hasn't been acknowledged here. Running Sunsport Gardens, creating spaces for nude youth, and actively participating in The Naturist Society's Gatherings are no small feats. His passing is a loss to the community, whether or not it's widely recognised here.

  But let's not mistake the silence for a lack of true naturists. Many of us live this lifestyle with pride, sharing our experiences with the world to promote the values of naturism, even if it's not always evident on every platform. Morley's legacy will live on in the naturist communities that knew him well, and his contributions won't be forgotten by those of us who truly appreciate what he stood for.

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• EA

  

  EarlD

  Aug 24, 2024

  The shift in tone of this thread is an example of adventures in missing the point. Seems we are at a point in time where everyone is more interested in proving their credibility as an individual nudist or naturist than being connected to a broader community and shared values that are fast disappearing at least here in the US. Morley was an incredible man who did a lot to advance naturism. The OP was point out that most people today and certainly on this site get their perception of nudism online and may never have had the occasion to experience much less recognize the contributions of the people like Morley who helped to make nudism at least in the US grow and thrive. Rest in Power Morley your present and principled approach to naturism and the nudist community will be missed.

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• D

  

  D

  Aug 25, 2024

  Morley the Magnificent as it was titled on a podcast I heard in in July, Only a few days before he passed. I remember after listening thinking what an extraordinary man he was. They spoke about his early discovery into naturism at woodstock, his founding of Naturist Rochester and many other endeavours.
  He was a very interesting and committed man to naturism and the life style.

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• VI

  

  Vincent

  Aug 25, 2024

  It's important to recognise the contributions of those who champion a movement, but it also raises questions when people suddenly become vocal only after such a leader has passed. Where were these voices of support and recognition when that person was alive? How many of those now expressing their admiration had ever mentioned or supported him in forums, chats, or on social media? Did they contribute in any tangible way, such as through donations or by joining his movements and groups?

  Moreover, it's perplexing to see some individuals, who now chastise others in the naturist community, hiding their own involvement behind closed doors. They claim to be beacons of the naturist movement, yet they fail at the very basics of sharing their enjoyment of the lifestyle. This kind of sharing could potentially help others understand, embrace, or even join the lifestyle. Isn't it hypocritical to advocate for naturism while not fully embodying its principles, especially when doing so could inspire and educate others?

  In celebrating the legacy of a naturist leader, perhaps it's also a time for self-reflectionon what more could have been done during their life, and on how we each can genuinely contribute to the movement we claim to support.

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• ME

  Member

  Aug 25, 2024

  I started out exploring intentional nudity as a teen, which gradually led to social experiences (e.g., skinnydipping with friends), long before the word "nudist" felt like an appropriate label for myself. I suspect few people woke up one day and went straight from fully textile to flying their nudist flag. I'm not saying it doesn't happen for some people, but I suspect that for most of us, the progression was more gradual. So a website that positioned itself as the arbiter of "true nudism" but rejected and/or demonized the experiences of newbies, wherever they were in their process, wouldn't really be serving the cause.

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• EA

  

  EarlD

  Aug 26, 2024

  Interesting to see this thread turn is a diatribe against others in defense of self promotion. That is the nature of so much of what passes for nudism and naturism online today.I post about my trips and my photos therefore I am a naturist.what I call the individual content creator mode. In my one in person encounter with Morley I did not observe him doing self promotion. As he moved about the NE Naturist Gathering and spoke to individuals and participated in workshops and conversation he extolled the value of naturism as a way of life. He held up the community they created at Sunsports as one example of this way of life. People from Sunsports shared all kinds of information about building a sustainable eco naturist community. I never heard him talk about how great he was or suggest anyone else was bad at promoting naturism. If fact he spent a great deal of time speaking with the leader of the Young Naturist Society (a group that at the time was being highly criticized by AANR) regarding ways the could collaborate. Look at his videos on the Sunsports website and elsewhere online. He spoke about the importance having families in naturism. He spoke about naturism being a healthy way of life for todays world. I wont put world in his mouth but it feels the individual promoter mode so many are now invested in is not aligned with his passion for building a naturistsocialmovement. It saddens me that the initial call to action tribute has been highjacked this way it isnt worthy of his work or legacy.

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