Avatars

[Pants off]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dave169:
I was thinking about Changing my Avatar... I either leave it as it is or change it to the image here. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Better to have a picture of yourself.

[herooftime8]

By sheer quality of the image (including size), I'd go with the cartoon image. If you have a larger beach image, though, that could work, too. However, I really don't have the right to make such a choice for you anyway. It's your avatar.

[tinner666]

GO with your gut. Pasco had a nice one, but critics nixed it. No vote from me. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[EMO pioneer]

how do i get an icon or picture to appear when i post something?
this has me very annoyed

[EMO pioneer]

how do i get an icon or picture to appear when i post something?
this has me very annoyed

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by pioneer:
how do i get an icon or picture to appear when i post something?
this has me very annoyed </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You mean your avatar?

Click on "My Profile/Messages" at the top of the forum. When the profile screen appears click on "View/Edit Complete Profile" which is located to the right near the top of the page.

Scroll down to "Avatar / Picture URL: " and click on EDIT

You can then upload a custom avatar or use one of the pics provided by the site.

If this doesn't help or isn't what you were asking, PM me.

[herooftime8]

Are you talking about an avatar?

Go into My Profile/Messages at the top of the page. Your profile will appear.

Click the View/Edit Complete Profile. A form will appear.

Under Avatar/Picture URL, click Edit. Make sure you have your popup blocker disabled, because it will appear in a popup window.

Then either select your intended avatar from those pictured or click Custom Avatar if you want a picture on your computer as your avatar.

Click Browse and select the image you want.

Make sure you read the TOS regarding avatars before you choose one.

[Jay473]

Do you mean your avatar or pictures under your text?

For avatar you need to have a picture on your computer. Go to profile and click the button that says edit. Then click the button that says change avatar or something like that. Near the bottom its gonna say something like "picture from the web and upload" You click the upload button and find where the picture you want is located then double click it and click the button that says save profile.

That's for your avatar.

If you just want to post pictures, than you need to upload them somewhere on the Internet. (www.photobucket.com is good but they will delete pictures with mature content)

Copy and paste the link where the picture is located and do this www.wherethepicisposted.com (http://www.wherethepicisposted.com) and the picture will appear under your text.

NO SPACES BETWEEN THE [IMG]

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jay473:
If you just want to post pictures, than you need to upload them somewhere on the Internet. (www.photobucket.com is good but they will delete pictures with mature content)
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You can also add the pic directly to a post as an attachment without having to upload the photo elsewhere.

[Jay473]

Ohhhh....well there something I didnt know.

[steve-o]

HELP... I haven't posted in a couple months and I just noticed that, after having it up for a few years, my avatar is now gone http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif Did the policy change and mine was just pulled down and I wasn't notified?

Are faces required now if there's any nudity in the image? Mine was a full length pic of my backside, somewhat like Jay473's avatar.

What's the deal?
--steve

[fred950]

steve-o, a LOT of avatars were lost when CFF upgraded to eve a year or so ago. Corey was able to restore some of them and a goody number of us had to re-post our avatars. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif
I hope this helps explain it.

[steve-o]

Hmm, my avatar was still here just this January. I'll post it and hope it stays.
Thanks.
--steve

[Pants off]

I wonder someimes why my avatar widens - it makes me look as if I have a very broad backside! Do pictures have to be of a certain width to start with?

[leafu]

People that post there own avatar picture are there any of them that are still shy closet nudists and don't want to tell anyone that they enjoy doing some things in the nude?

yea definitly but the people on here are nudists also so theres nothing to be afraid of

[Shunyata]

Unless your parents give the mods here the thumbs up for you to post a pic of yourself (nude) - it wont be allowed.

Otherwise, you could post a picture of yourself but keep the lighting and what not fairly dark as to not give away too much, or stand far back from the camera. Odds are likely that if anyone you know (or that knows you) sees you on this site, they probably carry the same interests and you would probably make a new friend.

[Natureisone]

Hey just to let you know that being shy is ok,ive just uploaded my nude avatar for the first time.I f you feel better with a clothed avatar then try that first people here dont judge other people.

[Ewan M]

Well I am trying to be less shy too and was really nervous about it.

[Potterdude1991 a.k.a. Josh]

It's okay to be shy, and you don't have to post it if you don't want to, but just remember that we won't make fun of your appearance. C'mon, we're all nudists here! Lol.

[Bare in the Desert]

Originally posted by leafu:
People that post there own avatar picture are there any of them that are still shy closet nudists and don't want to tell anyone that they enjoy doing some things in the nude?

I was a closet nudist for many years and didnt post my picture at first. When I finally worked up the courage it was the first of many my personal triumphs as a nudist.

Ive only recently started becoming more active in the community in the last couple of years. Now I visit the local resort, have my own nudist website, will be attending my first non-landed function in a couple of weeks and have told my family and friends.

Moral of the story is, take your time. Don't post it if you're not ready. And its normal to change your mind and take it down and post it back up again a few times.

[tinner666]

I'm shy too! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[herooftime8]

As far as I go, I didn't post my picture for several reasons.

<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>I am so far in the closet with most people, I rarely mention even nude art to them (not very many people).
<LI>I wanted to put the Smirk (the album cover of Have A Nice Day up because I identified with the music video.
<LI>I don't have a pic of myself, let alone nude.[/list]

Otherwise, I probably would post my own pic. The last item is the most important; you can't post what you don't have.

[hikingman]

I have been shy in the past but would like to post a picture now ,I hate to admit it, I have several nude pictures but only want to post one of them not all .I really don't know how .Iam preprimer on this computer .Ron

[Red Baron]

OK, you computer nerds (and I use that term with the utmost affection). I tried to change my avatar today and got an error message that my upload was not in an appropriate/acceptable format. I followed the procedures in the edit profile section of my CFF profile. I think my problem may be the format that my artwork is in. It is in a pdf format, and I am thinking this is not useable for an avatar. What am I doing wrong?

[Red Baron]

OK, you computer nerds (and I use that term with the utmost affection). I tried to change my avatar today and got an error message that my upload was not in an appropriate/acceptable format. I followed the procedures in the edit profile section of my CFF profile. I think my problem may be the format that my artwork is in. It is in a pdf format, and I am thinking this is not useable for an avatar. What am I doing wrong?

[herooftime8]

I'm not too much of a nerd, but I would recommend trying to change it to a .jpg or .bmp somehow. Maybe you could print off the pic and scan it as a JPEG and try again.

From my experience, PDF files are used primarily for documents.

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Red Baron:
OK, you computer nerds (and I use that term with the utmost affection). I tried to change my avatar today and got an error message that my upload was not in an appropriate/acceptable format. I followed the procedures in the edit profile section of my CFF profile. I think my problem may be the format that my artwork is in. It is in a pdf format, and I am thinking this is not useable for an avatar. What am I doing wrong? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah .pdf is not compatible with the system. I would recommend converting it to .jpg

If you don't know how to do that, send it to me and I will take care of it for you.

[Red Baron]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PascoDoug:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Red Baron:
OK, you computer nerds (and I use that term with the utmost affection). I tried to change my avatar today and got an error message that my upload was not in an appropriate/acceptable format. I followed the procedures in the edit profile section of my CFF profile. I think my problem may be the format that my artwork is in. It is in a pdf format, and I am thinking this is not useable for an avatar. What am I doing wrong? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah .pdf is not compatible with the system. I would recommend converting it to .jpg

If you don't know how to do that, send it to me and I will take care of it for you. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>



Hey Guys:

Thanks for the tips. I am pretty sure I can convert it to a jpg. I'll try it today and let you know.

[nudiegirl5050]

I think you should just do and live with it, that's what I did. Think about it, have you seen any other girls on this forum who show themselves fully nude. You just gotta do it, and it's over. You'll be happy with it, believe me.

[D-TX]

Originally posted by nudiegirl5050:
I think you should just do and live with it, that's what I did. Think about it, have you seen any other girls on this forum who show them sleves fully nude. You just gotta do it, and it's over. You'll be happy with it, believe me.

I've noticed that your avatar link to a soft-core porno site has been blocked by the CFI Forum. They probably expect a real picture for an avatar.

[Nudeswede]

What is the maximum size avatar you can have on ths forum, I could not find info on this anywhere!

[Nudeswede]

What is the maximum size avatar you can have on ths forum, I could not find info on this anywhere!

[krcNY]

140 x 140 pixels, saved as jpeg or bmp. Jpeg is better for these forums.

[PascoDoug]

You can also use .png and .gifs including animated gifs like the one I have.

[Nudeswede]

OK, thanks guys.

[leafu]

Originally posted by nudiegirl5050:
I think you should just do and live with it, that's what I did. Think about it, have you seen any other girls on this forum who show themselves fully nude. You just gotta do it, and it's over. You'll be happy with it, believe me.
-This is it I made my mind up, I'm taking a big step.I think I should take your advise.

[EricNY]

Sorry leafu...policy of the site states no picture if you are under 18, without consent of your parent or legal guardian.

[leafu]

So I should of told my parents?

[krcNY]

Yes....In order to post a your picture here on the forums you need written parental consent.

This protects you as well as CFI.

[Expressive Outburst]

I just thought that Id say im going to put up a pic of me very soon, quite scary but im going to go for it http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Expressive Outburst]

...and it is now up http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[JonR]

Originally posted by Expressive Outburst:
I just thought that Id say im going to put up a pic of me very soon, quite scary but im going to go for it http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

You're right - it is quite scary! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/tongue.gif

Croeso/Welcome!

Jon. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif

[D-TX]

Originally posted by JonR:

You're right - it is quite scary! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/tongue.gif

Croeso/Welcome!

Jon. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif

Hey Jon, where are the dark shades? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif

Take Care & Be A Bare,
David

[BlobbyBob]

Originally posted by herooftime8:
I wanted to put the Smirk (the album cover of Have A Nice Day up because I identified with the music video.

I use it on a few message boards that I visit, but decided against it on this one since you already use it http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/tongue.gif

Personally I don't feel comfortable with any photo's of me online, clothed or not. I'm old enough that it isn't a legal issue, but don't feel comfortable with people whom I don't know seeing me. Once I get to know people I often send them photo's of me so as they can see what I look like, but only after I get to know them.

[teen mike]

im 18 soon but i dont think im gonna put a nude pic on.

[[Nick]]

I was hesitant at first but then just said meh why the hell not...

[BlobbyBob]

Well I was taking some photo's earlier, ended up with a few of myself, and I liked this one (once it was edited like this) so thought I'd use it.

It may seem a little contradictory to my previous post ^^ but when I said I don't like photo's of myself online I meant in a context of anything recogniseable, which this one isn't, so I'm happy enough to use it.

[BRISnude]

I have posted my photo and since doing so have had a few 'comments' from non nudists asking why would anyone do so. My reason is because I'm proud to be a nudist and do not worry about what others think or assume my reasons for doing it are.
What do other members think, Why do you or why would you not post your nude photo?

[BRISnude]

I have posted my photo and since doing so have had a few 'comments' from non nudists asking why would anyone do so. My reason is because I'm proud to be a nudist and do not worry about what others think or assume my reasons for doing it are.
What do other members think, Why do you or why would you not post your nude photo?

[David77]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BRISnude:
I have posted my photo and since doing so have had a few 'comments' from non nudists asking why would anyone do so. My reason is because I'm proud to be a nudist and do not worry about what others think or assume my reasons for doing it are.
What do other members think,.. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I like your self-assured, independent attitude!

[lightmetal]

I'm with you BRISnude,
I am who and what I am, and I'm not ashamed or embarrased by it.

If others don't like it, it's their problem, and they can always switch to another website.

The more we hide our lifestyle, the harder it will be for others to find us and join us, and the longer it will remain on the fringe and misunderstood.

[Nude in the North]

I've had my picture on this site for several years now.
Either nobody I know has ever been here to see it , or they are afraid to mention it to me.
My hope is that if someone recognizes me they would also be a nudist and I just might make a new friend.

Steve

[Mosquito_Bait]

I change my avatar periodically. It is always a nude photo though it is not always a frontal shot. It usually features sunglasses or a snorkeling mask; however, friends and family would probably still recognize me. If any friends or family have seen my photo, they haven't mentioned it. All my family and coworkers know that my wife and I periodically visit nudist resorts and nude beaches, so I don't know that any of them would be too shocked to come across my posts.

I would feel somewhat hypocritical to support nude recreation and then not post my photo. I do understand why some may wish to maintain anonymity due to possible negative reactions from conservative family and friends.

[EricNY]

What are your thoughts on this avatar Weeds (http://clothesfreeforums.com/eve/myspace?x_myspace_page=profile&u=5190080024)

BAsically a violation of TOS right? Or does originality supersede?

[EricNY]

What are your thoughts on this avatar Weeds (http://clothesfreeforums.com/eve/myspace?x_myspace_page=profile&u=5190080024)

BAsically a violation of TOS right? Or does originality supersede?

[PascoDoug]

LOL!

Wow. "By the book", it is indeed a TOS violation. However I am personally finding it difficult to consider the avatar offensive or inappropriate.

I'm inclined to allow it based on its originality/artistic merit (albeit humorous art).

A toughie!

Let's have the other moderators share their thoughts on this.

[NakedGary]

That image has been in cirulation for ages all over the internet.

It violates the TOS by being a crotch shot that is the center of attention to the genitals, and is a headless close up of a un-identified persons genitals copied from the internet.

I would just remove the image from the profile, and make a note or pvt message to the user that it violates the TOS they agreed to adbide by, and he must use another image or avatar for their profile.

"NG"

[NakedGary]

I just did a quick Microsoft Desktop Search and I have 4 files of that image named "imagef331.jpg 400x276 pixles @ 25.4 K and a original file date of 10/28/2002 11:25:30

It's filed in a Adult Jokes section, and other place but not any nudist or naturist sections.

F.Y.I. NakedGary

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[EricNY]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PascoDoug:
LOL!

Wow. "By the book", it is indeed a TOS violation. However I am personally finding it difficult to consider the avatar offensive or inappropriate.

I'm inclined to allow it based on its originality/artistic merit (albeit humorous art).

A toughie!

Let's have the other moderators share their thoughts on this. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You took the words right out of my mouth....at the risk of sounding corny, it's too cute to delete.

I suppose we could leave it unless it generates many complaints. On the other hand it does violate TOS...definately a toughy. LOL

[NakedGary]

This image from "MySpace" 81,000,000+ members and its TOS says NO Nudity was referenced on CFI Forums and removed immediately. [Not by Me, it just disappeared]

So are these funny, decorated, and modified images just jokes and/or appropriate for a family Nudist and Naturist Forum?, If so will this start a trend to close up crotch and genital shots which the CFF Says are not allowed.

I didn't see the MySpace or this imagef331.jpg offensive either, just funny or comical to a seasoned nudist. If you allow one; others will follow, and you know some out of 16,000 will complain about anything.

So that’s my 2 cents worth

[EricNY]

Good point Gary....

....oh and funny pic too!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[NakedGary]

This image goes too far and is sexually explicit [Seen on No Nudity MySpace!] So be on the watch for possible migration over to CFF Forums as a funny, close up, or decorated image which someone could mistake or consider to be of nudist content. [This image also somewhat falls in the category of the two previous close-up shots featuring the male genitalia, being in the Sun, lounge chairs, and the beach in the background, except this is definitely sexually explicit, and objectionable for this forum [Example only for Moderator discussion of the threshold or line being crossed for close up genital, or crotch shot, & center of focus or attention on images].

So where does the line drop or the axe fall? When they become sexually explicit [As in this image "erection" & "sexual bodily secretions" Close up, or Not!

That's my thoughts, and feelings, and an excellent discussion in confidence between the moderators.

Thanks "ercNY" for bringing up the Subject, notice and discussion.


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[PascoDoug]

OK. So I guess we will stick to our guns and not allow the avatar, as "cute" as it is. Rules is rules http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

I very much agree that allowing it would just open a can of worms.

[PascoDoug]

I removed the avatar and sent the member a friendly PM

[NakedGary]

Along the same lines members on CFF are confused as to what they may post as far as nudity, partial or full, on CFI, CFF, and other image, video, and hosting or server portals and free server multi-media hosting sites with undefined No Nudity statements.

"Nudesurfer" comment or question on posting Nudity images:

Re:

'Nudesunbather's" Frapper nude Post/Comment. (http://clothesfreeforums.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3400016152/m/5870074724/r/5080035724#5080035724)

[elgintom]

I'm also proud to be a nudist. I enjoy it very much.

[Sweaty]

I thought about it a lot before including my photo here. But I am not ashamed of being a nudist and I see nothing wrong with it. To me it is a positive, self-empowering and fun aspect of life. If someone else sees it here, they are at least interested enough in a nude lifestyle to be looking here and maybe we'll find out we have more in common than we thought. And if I really believe what I just said, and I do, I'd post a photo, and I did!

[FireProf]

I have posted a nude picture of myself, backside view, it's my avatar. I don't mind posting nor do I care if anyone finds out and or sees my nude picture here.

I've not posted any frontal views, here on CFI, for various reasons that I don't care to get into in a public forum. Care to know, PM me, I'll share them with you, they are nothing earth shattering, just my personal feelings and reasons.

I've posted several others of myself and the Prof on other sites we are members of and I feel much more willing to do so there than I do here. For the most part, I just haven't posted a frontal picture of me here cuz I usually forget to or don't have a picture I like well enough to post.

The Prof is a different story. She tells me which site and which pictures. If she's not comfortable with the site or the picture, I don't get to post it. It's that simple. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[John Spooner]

Same with me, I am certainly not ashamed of my body plus I love being nude.
I do not have any concerns about nude pics of myself. I certainly am no model.
Regards. John S.

[tarsus]

some time ago i had one up. but as changes to site where made it disappered. the main reson i don't have one up currently is i don't have any thing to put on here. maybe i will soon. heres your chance; yea or nea? i will let you decide. but if's yea, i warned you "damn i'm pretty!"

[nudeM]

I had a nude pic of myself at one time, but somehow it disappeared. I think I tried to change it and fouled things up. So much for computer literacy.

Anyway, I really don't care who sees it. The Mrs', on the other hand, will absolutely not post either a nude, or clothed pic of her. As FireProf stated, for reasons I'd rather not get into.

Sure, it puts a face with a name, but PM's are just as efficient. Maybe one day, I'll try another hand at it (posting a pic). http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/smoking.gif

[Jason Heh]

I like the freedom of posting my pictures here, I use the one for my avatar, because it was such a great time, and when I see it, I remember.

Peace

[Bare in the Desert]

I know that when I was first trying out nudism I felt more at ease seeing how people were so open about being nude.

Hopefully I'm passing on the favor with my picts and website.

I'm not eye candy but not ashamed of my body either and have nothing to hide.

[tinner666]

I did it to let people know I'm real. Not proud or ashamed of it. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif It's just me. Not showing off either. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif It's who I am. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

Do I need to say more? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/confused.gif

[puffledud]

I'm relatively new to digital photography. Can anyone tell me how to shrink a photo that I could use for a new avatar. How many KB's would a 140 pixel X 140 pixel photo be?

Thanks,

Dave

[puffledud]

I'm relatively new to digital photography. Can anyone tell me how to shrink a photo that I could use for a new avatar. How many KB's would a 140 pixel X 140 pixel photo be?

Thanks,

Dave

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

Trying a new one.

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

Some of you senior members remember this photo on one of my albums...decided to use it as an avatar.
Even nudists can have a Halloween costume!

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

Some of you senior members remember this photo on one of my albums...decided to use it as an avatar.
Even nudists can have a Halloween costume!

[Cheffred]

I posted my picture so people new I was serious. However, as a school teacher I am careful because nudity is not accepted well in Nevada

[nudeM]

Posted by Cheffred: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I posted my picture so people new I was serious. However, as a school teacher I am careful because nudity is not accepted well in Nevada </div></BLOCKQUOTE>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I hope you are not an English teacher (new as opposed to knew). Thought I would bring that to your attention, not trying to be a smart a$$.

As a County worker, at first I thought about posting my pic, but decided, whoever looks at my pic, is also a nudist, or someone who is familiar with this site. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/smoking.gif

[Matt Cotter]

I am a nudist http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif, this is a nudist website, so posting my photo on Clothes Free seemed the normal thing to do.

Nobody I know has recognized me yet, but if they do, I am happy to explain my nudist lifestyle and hopefully convert them!

Matt Cotter

[NakedGary]

To Naturist and Nudists, Plain nudity in images is common place on nudist forums or portals, but not necessarily so to the general public surfing the net, or forums like this when any major search engine lists CFI, CFF at high priority by entering Nude, Naturist, Nudist and many other related words in a search engine. To the general population not familiar with plain nudist nudity they might relate your nudity as sexual.

Just remember that your picture, avatar, or image posted on a nudist form can be accessed by anyone as a guest or simply signing on or registering.

That picture has a URL or web address, and can be lifted, copied, transferred, or captured by many simple ways, and if reposted on an Adult, or XXX site by anyone you are related to that site as being sexually explicit by being nude.

Your plain nudity can be morphed, modified or cloned, and if seen [for example] by your work place or school administration can implicate you with pornographic postings or used against you by others.

Once posted on the WWW World Wide Web pictures multiply like wild fire all over the globe, including image search portals such as "Google's" Image Data Base and several others.

In today’s environment of Broadband High Speed connections, and Social networks such as the immensely popular 82,000,000 member MySpace used by teen age’s and children 13 years or younger, Your privacy, personal information, address, phone number, school, or interests, or images are very dangerous to post publicly. You just do not know who is tracking, monitoring or copying your personal information and/or images for identity theft or worse intentions. Just type in "MySpace Problems" in any Search engine portal such as Google, Yahoo, MSN to see all the problems they are having.

So just remember someone is always watching, and out of a billion online [just guessing] your one nude image will multiply thousands of times and be all over the globe in days and maybe changed not to your liking!

It's next to impossible to get your image removed or contact someone to do the same once they spread around the net or to objectionable adult, or XXX rated sites.


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[nudeM]

Naked Gary, you brought up some very good points. Like you stated, once the pics are on the site, then the possiblity of your pic ending up on a porn site is amplified. I believe this is why so many members are reluctant and decided to remain anonymous, as far as pics goes. Posting your pics here puts a face with a name, but once posted, it could multiply onto other sites rapidly.

Very good point. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/smoking.gif

[nudeM]

Senior members? I take offense at that. Not everyone has the ability to remain young. Come to think of it, nobody has that ability. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

Nice pic. I remember seeing it at one time or another. Nice choice. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/smoking.gif

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

I actually meant forum old timers...those of us that have been here for a few years!

[nacktman]

Cool Costume! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[nudeM]

Posted by R.M.GREENMAN2 ; <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I actually meant forum old timers...those of us that have been here for a few years! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I knew that. Just ribbing you. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[florida-david]

Since my avatar is so small, i would think if someone wanted to take it and blow it up it would turn grainy. Also, there are far more "attractive" looking people on porno sites than myself, so i don't really care that my avatar shows me nude. If someone does find this naked picture of me (like a client or friend) than i would explain what being a nudist is about and they might leave the discussion a little more open minded. I would not post a full frontal close up of me as that is not my thing, but i am very happy with my avatar, which is why i have not changed it for years.

[NudistGuy47]

I am with Florida-david and the use of the avatar. As mine is small, and if found by a colleague, I would use the opportunity to share my views on naturism and the enjoyment of nude recreation. I believe, like david, the person would leave the conversation with a different perspective and maybe an interest to check it out.

[fred950]

What is there to be shy about? This is a site by nudists, for nudists. Since I am very open about me being nudist, a very large percentage of my friends, relations and co-workers already know it.

When someone asks "How can I let others 'see' me, I usually reply with something to the effect "and how am I any different than any other man?"

[ricky bobby]

Originally posted by freedom2be:
Yes, it's by nudists and for nudists but viewed by anyone on earth...as I write there are 89 members on the site and 476 guests. Your guess is as good as mine as to what percentage of those "guests" are here because they're nudists or actually interested in nudism - most are probably just looking to see nude people and I don't feel like providing them their entertainment for the evening.

Maybe CFI should make Avatars viewable only by members and not by guests.

[Von]

Originally posted by g1212:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by freedom2be:
Yes, it's by nudists and for nudists but viewed by anyone on earth...as I write there are 89 members on the site and 476 guests. Your guess is as good as mine as to what percentage of those "guests" are here because they're nudists or actually interested in nudism - most are probably just looking to see nude people and I don't feel like providing them their entertainment for the evening.

Maybe CFI should make Avatars viewable only by members and not by guests. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I think this is a great idea. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/applause.gif

[florida-david]

I think it an irelevant idea to make pictures viewable by members only. Do you think that people actually come to this site to look at my over sized belly when there are "perfect" naked bodies available for free all over the internet? I doubt it I will appear on any porn site due to my avatar or pictures in the photo albums. If I want to look at naked people, sorry guys I do not come to this site. Maybe some of those people lurking the site are here to learn about nudism. I like to think that some of those lurkers are people that are here to discover they like to be nude, but society is telling them they are perverts for being naked. By reducing my over sized belly picture to only those members that have already seen my big belly, than we are saying that nudism is bad and should not be seen by the masses. I would rather people see naked people doing normal things and realize nudism does not equal sex.

just my three cents (inflation)....

[RedEarth]

I didn't feel shy about posting my pic, mainly because it is such a naff quality photo. I suppose I should be ashamed of my photography skills, but what the heck?!

[hazelton]

Originally posted by Ewan M:
Well I am trying to be less shy too and was really nervous about it.

Yes, I totally agree with that. As, you might get replies that you don't want. Yes, I agee with that. As I am not at the least bit of a "Gay" person. I was brought up from the other direction. So, my best suggestion is to *sensor* the photo.

[NakedGary]

hazelton

As I am not at the least bit of a "Gay" person. I was brought up from the other direction. So, my best suggestion is to *sensor* the photo.

I fail to see why or what "Gay", bi-sexual, lesbian, or a-sexual has anything to do with the topic/thread on posting a avatar or picture.

A sensor detects something. Do you mean censor the photo?

Explain, censor the photo for what?
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[hazelton]

I meant: sensor the,- "photo".

Question:
How did you get the mis-conception ?

[NakedGary]

The dictionary

sensor:

SENSE any of various devices designed to detect, measure, pressure, etc., and to respond, as by transmitting information, initiating changes, or operating controls.

"haze.." maybe different useage of the word between U.S. and UK.

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[PascoDoug]

Originally posted by hazelton:
Yes, I totally agree with that. As, you might get replies that you don't want. Yes, I agee with that. As I am not at the least bit of a "Gay" person. I was brought up from the other direction. So, my best suggestion is to *sensor* the photo.

I don't see how being gay or not has any bearing on one's decision to post a nude avatar. If you receive unwanted communications just say you are not interested. If you receive truly inappropriate or offensive messages just inform the moderators.

I'm also a bit confused by the "brought up from the other direction" statement. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/confused.gif

[JayyJJay]

Originally posted by Ewan M:
Well I am trying to be less shy too and was really nervous about it.

i quite like what Ewan hase done. im too shy to put up a photo myself but i might consider doing a simela thing. so there a photo aviater up but it's slitly distorted or angeled

[NakedGary]

When "BlobbyBob" first posted his present avatar/image [top post of this or page 2] I thought it was rather dark. Thinking he might not know how to modify, lighten or color correct, I went ahead and did that and reposted the avatar for him only to find out he wanted it dark and art like for the effect and just the way it was.

The present forum software automatically resizes avatar images sometimes loosing the aspect ratio, and reducing the resolution and peculating the avatar. Still on occasion it makes the avatar so wide it looks as if I'm a 300 lb circus character.
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[Naturist Mark]

I don't see how being gay or not has any bearing on one's decision to post a nude avatar.


Isn't it obvious? He probably has "that kind of look" that gays find irresistable. Maybe his penis is extra fancy or something.

It's tough being a straight guy in a gay world.

-Mark

[mark j]

if i could figure out how to post one of me i would so i tried to use one of the ones provided..mark in canada.

[NakedGary]

very easy just go to your profile and add one.

[PascoDoug]

Originally posted by mark j:
if i could figure out how to post one of me i would so i tried to use one of the ones provided..mark in canada.

If you got that far you were 90% of the way there... above the avatars provided by the system is a link labelled "Custom Avatar"

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[unclothed]

I am not going to put up a picture just yet, because my parents don't know, and I don't know how to tell them.

[NakedGary]

unclothed

Highly unlikly they would ever come across your nick name or small avatar or picture on a nudist site unless you told them. It's not something I would worry about happening.

[Naturist Mark]

Originally posted by NakedGary:
Highly unlikly they would ever come across your nick name or small avatar or picture on a nudist site unless you told them.

Or if they moniter his internet use. History is easy to read.

But if unclothed's parents do that, they are already aware of his interest in nudism. Hopefully they are also reading the pages and learning it is nothing to be ashamed of.

-Mark

[NakedGary]

Thanks Naturist Mark,

I saw student but no age and never even thought about that possibility.

"unclothed" if your internet or computer usage is monitored or shared with other family members they might already know of your interest in practicing nudism and just haven’t mentioned it to you. Either way it's nothing to be ashamed or worry about.
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[unclothed]

My parents to me, think anything that deals with nudity automatically equels porn. So they might think of me as perverted or something.

[Rebecca]

I used to have a nude picture but that broke the rules and it had to go down. It was my fault though so it was only fair

[Sanslines]

Originally posted by Rebecca:
I used to have a nude picture but that broke the rules and it had to go down. It was my fault though so it was only fair

The only rules are that the photo be of the actual person, that if the photo is nude then it be a 'naturist' type of photo, and that the person be at least 18 years of age. Are there any other photo rules that I missed?

[ethaneoin]

I say do what make you feel comfortable. If a nude pic is not your thing then post something that matches your personality.

[sunaddicted]

Thats why I use a photo which is somewhat obscure. I love nudism and have met people I knew accidentally at the beach or at a club and lived through it. The nude does have a far reach.

[JohnE44]

SinceI became open about enjoying going nude I though it was the best way to show that I was serious about it, not that I show everything but its a start

[comicsfan2001]

I post at another nudist site that is well moderated. I have a nude photo of myself on that site. One of the reasons I did this was because the site is small, and the access is, somewhat, controlled. Many of us had been posting for quite some time. One of the posters put up a picture of herself that was taken at a Naturist Gathering. She suggested it may be nice for others to do the same, so we could visualize those we'd been corresponding with. The idea sounded good, so I did.

I would not feel as comfortable posting here for the reasons others have already stated.

Comicsfan

[nudewheelchairTodd]

could anyone help please

[nudewheelchairTodd]

could anyone help please

[EricNY]

change it to what Todd?

[Big-Thinker]

1. Click on " My Profile/Messages" at the top of the forums page.

2. "Click View/Edit Complete Profile" on your profile page.

3. Scroll down to the "Avatar / Picture URL" section.

4. Click the "Edit" link beside your current picture.

5. A pop-up should appear. On the pop-up window, click "Custom Avatar". From here you can select "Upload Custom Avatar" and upload your picture or select "URL for your Custom Avatar", for an image web address (for an image that is already uploaded to a website somewhere).

[nudewheelchairTodd]

I did that but it won't change.

[D-TX]

Do you see an Error Message when trying to change it?

[nudewheelchairTodd]

I tried it again and no Error Meggege or changes

[D-TX]

Your Avatar has changed.

Try flushing your browser's cache.

Take Care & Stay Bare,
David

[nudewheelchairTodd]

what do you mean by that?

[D-TX]

Try clicking on the "Reload / Refresh" button on your browser.

Or go into the Preferences of your browser and click on "Empty / Delete Cache".

Take Care & Be A Bare,
David

P.S.- Your Avatar has changed again.

[nudewheelchairTodd]

thank you very much

[NakedGary]

Or just right click and hold on the page, go down to refresh and click. Then the new page or updated page should appear.

The problem is the page you were looking at has not been refreshed, and some browsers do not refresh but each 24 hours, or by exiting the page and recalling it will refresh to the current updated page.

[Odie]

How do I ad an avatar to my profile. And, can I add a picture? Also, I was going to post a pic in the forum and it was too large. How do I resize a photo?

[Fuzzy Nuts]

I believe that it was Naked Gary who assisted me in setting up my avatar and of course by now I have forgotten how.

I recently after many attempts was able to put up a photo. It took me several attempts but I used Adobe Photo Studio. I had to keep making my photo smaller and smaller before it was accepted and when you are doing this you must remember to reduce height and width by the same percentage or you end up with a distorted picture.

I have not noticed Gary around, perhaps he is on holidays but he will be the man to talk to.

[rone]

I just uploaded a new one. It took me a while to figure out how get it to 140x140 pixels. We'll see if this one gets by the avatar police. I had one that didn't. I used microsoft office picture manager to adjust the photo to 140x140. It was much bigger than than when downloaded from my camera. I'm sure there are many other programs that will make the conversion.

The picture is from a recent trip I took to Florida.

[Terrace Casual]

Hi,

I've signed on to the new forums but I want to know how to update my avatar.

Help?

[Sandman]

You can do this in your User Control Panel. You will find a "User CP" link in the dark blue navigation block at the top of each page.

Here is a direct link: http://www.clothesfreeforum.com/profile.php?do=editavatar

Also, please view our F.A.Q. located under the "Quick Links" menu. Here is a direct link: http://www.clothesfreeforum.com/faq.php

Enjoy!

[str8nudeguy]

I have had many avatars on this forum..then I took them off and now I am back on. As long as I do not disclose my real name, my phone number or address, I am OK. I imagine the only one that can do a photo-match is the FBI and, well, I have nothing to hide and they would find me anyway if I were hiding! I was also afraid that my boss would find out and somehow hold this against me, but I honestly don't think that would happen any longer.

I really think communicating with a photo brings you just a little closer to the group and makes the discussion a little more personal.

And if a future boyfriend or relative or boss happens to run across my picture.. and not appreciate what I have done..I guess they would just have to deal with it. I am my own person and my avatar is an extention of who I am.

couldn't agree with u more...

[Joontiki]

It's always fun to decide what avatar to use for a forum. Since i don't have any nude pics of myself at the moment, i chose a pic that represents my "essence". Hehe. ;-) I only wish my "Kiki Tiki" bobblehead wasn't wearing that pink dress.

Btw, hi everyone! :-)