We've gotta decrease the mean age around here!
Unfortunately, boards like YNAI or ClothesFreeForum don't look kindly to posting links about outside nudist endeavors. I of course understand their policies against spamming, but that shouldn't preclude members from talking about other sites in the naturist world.
So, got any other promotion ideas?
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- GR
Jun 22, 2009And of course for residents in land-locked states, it's difficult (if not impossible) to make it to nude beaches.
ReactReply - TH
Jun 23, 2009[quote]And of course for residents in land-locked states, it's difficult (if not impossible) to make it to nude beaches.[/quote] Hopefully some have beaches on lakes. Hippie Hollow is on Lake Travis near Austin TX, it in not on Gulf of Mexico.ReactReply - PH
Jul 10, 2009[quote]we are new . We're excited to be here[/quote] Hi maham! .......we're excited to have you here! :) Welcome to the site, I'm sure you will have a great time here!
ReactReply - CO
Jul 10, 2009[quote]It's overwhelming how many elderly people are into nudism versus younger people. I mean I would love to go to those nudist places advertised here from Palm Springs, Cali, but I've been through Palms plenty of times and it's nothing but retirement communities and resorts more geared towards strictly the elderly... even nudist places. I would feel awkward going to one and being the youngest one there.
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Part of that is just that when you get to be my age ( hundreds and hundreds of years from now ) you don't give a rat's a$$ what people think of you anymore, and will be far more inclined to doing things you were reluctant to do when you cared what other people think.
You would/will find yourselves welcome, but we'd also understand that you'd feel weird just being so out of your age bracket.
Then again, there may be a few there your age. You won't know until you go.ReactReply - THJul 11, 2009
Today there was a mix of ages ranging from about 20-70 participating in setting the skinni dipping record. We were all at a county park with a very modest entry fee on Lake Travis. I was assisting getting the people signed up and had one young man that was with a couple of young ladies comment that the non landed group they were members of had told their members to go to a resort to be counted. He stated that resorts were not for him, beaches were what he was interested in. Due to indications that anyone there would not be counted in the record, the turnout was lower than normal but we still had 104 people signed up.
ReactReply - RA
Jul 13, 2009edit: I just learned that after two visits Rock haven requires, or at least claims to require in their phamplet, that you have to become a member to attend more than twice. This totally bums me out! There are only a few months out of the year that Randy and I can attend Rock Haven, and even then it is only twice a month at most, so the $400 someodd that it costs for a membership would be a complete waste of money because we wouldn't be able to take full advantage of it. I think the private club aspect of nudist camps is what is preventing many young people from attending because it is so darn expensive. Randy and I can usually only do day visits, though we are planning a vacation to Cedar Trails up in Ohio next summer. There goes my tanning plans for this year!
ReactReply - COJul 16, 2009
At issue is younger folks.
The resorts I've been frequenting lately, one is $30/day ( $15 after 5 ) for either a single, or opposit sex couple, first visit free in any case.
It's not stated anywhere that I can find, but appears to be clothing optional.
I know I've seen couples, women especially, remain dressed for a while, until they realize that no one really cares, and start to feel like the odd man out, so it's my nature to invite along to what I believe is a clothing optional resort.
The other has it clearly posted that it's not optional, but I also don't see it "enforced" by anyone. There, $25/day single or opposit sex couple, second visit free with the internet coupon on weekends, or $15/day weekdays. I'd invite to that one on the same premis.
The second does much more "fun" stuff, like volleyball, better hiking trails, a sauna, snack bar, and the like.
Neither requires a membership, but admission is free and unlimited with a membership. In both cases there is a probationary period, and other requirements easily met.
Grounds fees and memberships are the resorts only source of revenue, so getting broke younger people to cough up the dollars would be the hard part.
I've recommended free admission to both with a student ID from any school or university, but it's up to a vote of the full membership whether they do or not, so it appears unlikely.
I might think about this more, and see if they might do something like an "under 30" weekend, since one must present an ID to get in anyway.
Of course, there'd also have to be more "under 30" kinds of activities that weekend, else it seems a waste of time.
Shame we seem to be losing some of the younger, vocal, and intelligent members of this site as well, especially women.
Their input on this matter would be priceless !!ReactReply - MA
Jul 20, 2009We're a new couple to the site. And we're a young couple. 20 and 22 right now. But those are going up another year soon. It really is a shame there isn't more young people. Why not?
ReactReply - COJul 20, 2009
Hi, seallin,
Why is that ? Well, me being more than twice your age, my opinions are mere speculation. My experience being 20 is obviously "dated."
You, being that demographic currently, your opinions are of much more value, methinks.
What brought you here, and what do you think would appeal to your age bracket ?ReactReply - MAJul 20, 2009
I really cannot understand why more young people are not into it. I mean, we just started because we liked to hang out and home nude. It was comfortable. Got online and looked for places to go. Started going to those places when we can. It's enjoyable. Young people like us like to go to the beach. Seems like a good combination. I really don't understand why more aren't involved. I really can't even give an idea of why. I guess so many in our generation grew up thinking that nudidty was a bad thing. I'll admit, we were both brought up that way. But we developed our own thoughts over time. So I don't know why others don't.
ReactReply - THJul 20, 2009
Welcome sealin, there are singles and couples near your age as well as a mix up to older than me on here. LOL
I have noticed that many of the younger crowd tend to go to beaches instead of resorts. I have invited many that I met at beach to join here, hopefully some will join soon. You can do a search by state or sort by age to find others near you in age for location. I have met a lot of great people on here that I have met in person, ranging in age from 23 to 59. We go to a nude beach near me fairly regularly. Hopefully you will be able to do the same.
ThomasReactReply - MAJul 20, 2009
Hi tx,
Yes, we've searched on here and found there are some in the area. But there doesn't seem to be all that many right around us. Figures right? lol
I'm sure we'll meet some great people here. Already have had some good conversations going.ReactReply - MEMemberAug 1, 2009[quote]Hi everybody. I'm 15 and I'm a beginner to nudism. I am still having some problems with erections and public fears but other than that I am fine. Is there anybody here close to my age?[/quote] Sorry, Johnsanders. If you are 15, you are too young to be a member of this site. I see that your profile states that you're 19. Either you lied about your age to join the site or, for some unknown reason, you are lying about your age on this post.ReactReply
- COAug 4, 2009
Spent this past Saturday at White Thorn again.
Their annual luau. WELL worth it !
Had a great time teasing the kids. Bocci ball tournament was won by an 11 year old girl. Had fun letting her know she didn't do too bad, for a naked little kid ! She had fun flaunting her first place trophies, so we're even.
The 4 year old girl that won the limbo contest was very cute. Of course, she had an advantage at her heigth.
The 15 or 16 year old girl that did the backwards crab walk under the limbo pole got the admiration of the whole park ! Not many of us can even get into that position, let alone move that way.
The 17 year or so old boy, chasing the 15 year old girl, made some comment asking about whether he'd won one of the contests yet, to which I responded that no, he was still a loser ! Laughs from everyone.
Still, the two of them make a formidable pair on the volleyball court. WELL above my league.
The short version I suppose, is to make it fun ! The luau did that for everyone in attendance.
Evening, and the band started, a couple of over-sized volley balls ( inflatable beach balls about 4 or 5 foot in diameter ) were vollied around the dancers on the sand courts for more than an hour.
Over-all, a good day.
Now, is the photo of the 11 year old girl, wearing her "Champion" hat, and proudly holding her "Sports Champion" towel off to the side of her nude body for the photo "child porn" ?
Is the 15 year old crab-walking somehow perverse, or exhibitionist ?
I'd say not, but that's me.
It was a fun day for all, and it clearly showed.
The adults had fun. The kids had fun. Some so much so that one of the girls, a 10 year old I met at the Bocci tournament, was complaining to her parents about wanting to come back for the Happy Nude Year part scheduled, but being told they had other plans and couldn't make it. That the kids are wanting to come back, to be there, and complaining when they can't, tells me they're doing something right !ReactReply - TI
Sep 1, 2009i'm a new young member!! very new i'm going to my first nude beach this weekend and hope i meet some intrestion people and have some fun.
ReactReply - NO
Sep 5, 2009In response to the idea that you can't visit rock haven more than twice without becoming a member. Really? We have officially visited twice and thats really jacked up. I would agree. That will absolutely prevent people with careers from joining. We can't sit around nude all day and have jobs. (Most of us anyway).
ReactReply - BOSep 6, 2009
Macnude,,,,good post!
i dont think much will help attract the young folks till resorts and thier members can learn to respect all nudists, ,,the single male thing has been an ongoing delema,,,,,but it still comes back to accepitng ohter nudists . It seems a lot think the younger generation doesnt hear or see the internal strife,,,,,,,,i think our younger generations are far more atune to such stuff than us... and when they learn that even some older men are not accepted due to marital status and gender, you think them younger lads and men are gonna subject themselves to that ,,,,,,forget it, fix the problems of acceptance and respect and the rest will probably fix itselfReactReply - PHSep 11, 2009[quote]well im 19, and i just joined today as a matter of fact, so im looking forward to being part of this community for sure[/quote] Hi thelonleyghost, welcome to the site, hope you won't be lonley or white, for too much longer!ReactReply
- COSep 21, 2009
And the few that ARE young, and women, are too often driven off by the over zelous net cops claiming "fake."
Leanne will probably forever remain the classic example of someone driving away one of the most highly
respected members of THIS site by such narrow mindedness.ReactReply - MEMemberSep 29, 2009
OK .. We're 'oldies' (both in our late 50's). We started our nude living during the 60's (Hippy era) and have never looked back).I would assume that kids today have the same outlook on life that we did. They'll embrace the philosophy, but shun everyone outside their age group. Only as they reach a 'certain age' will they seek comfort and friendship in formalised clubs.Until then they will continue to enjoy nudity on their own terms. At that age you don't need membership cards. Naturism isn't dying..... there's just a generation gap.
ReactReply - GE
Sep 30, 2009If I may add my own slant:
Way, way back when I was a young lad... okay, I was in my twenties, but my wife and I were in the process of throwing off a lot of soceity's negativity concerning sex and the body in general, when a flyer came in advertising various types of books, records, videos, etc., some of them G-rated, others clearly at the other end of the spectrum. One of the books offered for sale was World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation. Not knowing at all what it was truly about, I ordered it. It was only when the book came in that I became informed of the general naturist stance that nudity should not be confused with sex. As I read through the opening chapters, I realised that I was learning something that mainstream society had yet to discover, and I was, so to speak, converted on the spot.
What I'm trying to say is that I was still in a period of exploration, discovery and understanding, and was therefore receptive to the book's "Nude is not lewd" message when I finally saw it. So, maybe the trick isn't so much WHETHER to say "it's not sexual," as much as it is WHEN to say it.
Instead of "Come and vist us! There's nothing sexual going on here!", we should be saying, "Ever wonder what goes on at a nude beach? Why not come and find out?" and let them come to the realisation on their own.ReactReply - BL
Nov 24, 2009Gerry-4, I think thats a pretty good idea. The aspect of discovering might be enough to peak their interest.
ReactReply - NU
Feb 1, 2010Ok I'm 20 from UK near Newcastle people please tell me I'm young haha
Tell me were to go ......ReactReply - MEMemberMar 12, 2010[quote]I'm 20, and while I'm kinda new to the whole nudist thing, I find it a lot of fun. But in my experience, folks around my age aren't really afraid oftryingnudism/naturism, but they don't want to be idenditfiedasa nudist/naturist, because there's a whole gammit of (negative) connotations that go with such an identity. I'm not exactly sure how to work with this, but this has been my experience.[/quote] nail on the head right there. As a 22 yr old college student i regularly see my peers naked. most of them dont have a problem with nudity and think its fun at parties or perhaps swiming. but as soon as you say the word "nudist" they all have the same negative reaction. nudist are viewed by most as oddball hippies. We need to eliminate the stigma that goes with the nudist way of life, a way to show people that when they are having fun "skinning dipping" or getting naked at party there enjoyment in that is no different than we nudist. Its also very important to continue to stress that nudity and sex are different. Many people i know associate nudist with swingers.ReactReply