Do You Think Nudist Resorts/Clubs should be CO or Should Require People to Be Nude?

[MikeJB]

I found an interesting article about a woman who is totally or pretty much against CO nudist resorts and think that them and the AANR go against what nudity is really about and turn nudist resorts into clothing optional resorts and just generally mix up the whole view or purpose of nudity and the nudist lifestyle

http://www.americannudist.com/store.html

I think this is the article, if its not, let me know, but it is on this site. Anyways I think that if we really want to keep nudity being accepted and not lose members or have the values and intentions of nudity to become warped I think we need to stricly inforce the rule that if you come to a nudist resort, YOUR NUDE AT ALL TIMES, except for climate conditions or medical reasons and thus need a med tag. Let me know what yall think and what people oughta do about it. I think this is important to the nudist lifestyle and our culture and community in general.

[Guest]

I've always wondered why most nudist clubs and resorts are clothing-optional. I go there to be nude outdoors without the fear of being arrested as I would be if I tried to be nude in public.

However, how many reluctant people would ever try social nudity if they were required to be nude their first time there and all the time while they are there? Some people need to be coaxed into it gradually. However, some people stay dressed nearly all the time they're there, and I always wonder, "Why are they here?" I wonder how the resorts that require you to be nude are doing? Does this requirement scare very many people off?

[Kenny G]

I prefer the "clothing optional" philosophy. After all, you or I go to a resort to be nude, does it really matter what the others are wearing??? I've heard the complaint from others about requiring nudity, but as nudist/naturist don't we stress comfort, and freedom to be ourselves. Shouldn't we give the same respect to those who are more comfortable covered? My daughter has been raised in a nudist household since birth, but since achieving her teenage years, she's not comfortable being undressed. I've heard this happens alot with kids at various ages, but would you tell me that I can no longer bring my family along if I want to vacation nude? My wife sunburns easily and sometimes wears a T-shirt to protect her shoulders, so I guess unless she agrees to be a lobster, or only goes on cloudy days, she shouldn't be allowed to accompany me either. Unless you're the guy we've all heard stories about, you know the one who only goes to ogle over naked women, then why worry about what others choose to wear? As long as the place is legal to be naked, I will be...and if my friends and family prefer to remain dressed, so be it! If they are at a naturist "clothing optional" resort, then that should mean they are accepting of our lifestyle and respect your choice to go nude, whether they choose to participate, or not. There are some resorts that advertise "nudity required" and I for one, do not frequent them as my family is not welcome, I will simply go where I can take my family, but I wouldn't expect them to change thier rules to accomodate me. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]

[RalphVa]

I vote for them to be CO. That would be better than seeing them cowering in the corner or forever in the hot tub.

Ralph

[Gary Naturist]

I can see reasons to have both types. For people who define nudism as a lifestyle and only want to be around other nudists, then nudist-only is more appropriate.

However, we have clothing-optional beaches, so why not also have some clothing-optional parks/resorts? I can see reasons to have both types. For people who define nudism as a lifestyle and only want to be around other nudists, then nudist-only is more appropriate.

However, we have clothing-optional beaches, so why not also have some clothing-optional parks/resorts? They are especially useful in situations where one partner wants to be nude and the other doesn't.

Gary

[MikeJB]

However, how many reluctant people would ever try social nudity if they were required to be nude their first time there and all the time while they are there? Some people need to be coaxed into it gradually. However, some people stay dressed nearly all the time they're there, and I always wonder, "Why are they here?" I wonder how the resorts that require you to be nude are doing? Does this requirement scare very many people off?
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Being forced to be nude when you first come there is absurd but also coming there and seeing alot *if not most* people clothed there would give people a very bad image of what a nudist resort really is. If you come to a nudist resort *besides the first timers* be nude, otherwise dont come, there are plenty of resorts for those of you who wish to stay clothed, dont ruin the experience for those of us who want a place where we can take those clothes off and get away from most of society for just a little while and most of the time clothing reminds us of that society and we dont need reminders of that while we are at the resort.

[MikeJB]

I prefer the "clothing optional" philosophy. After all, you or I go to a resort to be nude, does it really matter what the others are wearing??? I've heard the complaint from others about requiring nudity, but as nudist/naturist don't we stress comfort, and freedom to be ourselves. Shouldn't we give the same respect to those who are more comfortable covered? My daughter has been raised in a nudist household since birth, but since achieving her teenage years, she's not comfortable being undressed. I've heard this happens alot with kids at various ages, but would you tell me that I can no longer bring my family along if I want to vacation nude? My wife sunburns easily and sometimes wears a T-shirt to protect her shoulders, so I guess unless she agrees to be a lobster, or only goes on cloudy days, she shouldn't be allowed to accompany me either. Unless you're the guy we've all heard stories about, you know the one who only goes to ogle over naked women, then why worry about what others choose to wear? As long as the place is legal to be naked, I will be...and if my friends and family prefer to remain dressed, so be it! If they are at a naturist "clothing optional" resort, then that should mean they are accepting of our lifestyle and respect your choice to go nude, whether they choose to participate, or not. There are some resorts that advertise "nudity required" and I for one, do not frequent them as my family is not welcome, I will simply go where I can take my family, but I wouldn't expect them to change thier rules to accomodate me.
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Yes but if you read that article on the first post it explains some of the bad results that happen because of this CO philosophy. I mean if the intent of the resort is a nudist one then you should be expected to be nude just like you would at a textile facility *do you think they give you a choice there?*. I just think that textile places should require clothing and nude ones should require nudity. Most nudists do not need nor want clothing or society coming into their lifestyle or their resorts and they want to escape society and its pressures and clothing just brings that hell and stress of society into the resort with them. Also I agree though that the children/teens who feel nervous about being nude should be able to wear some sort of clothing but not be fully dressed and the woman who gets sunburned easily should simply get a med tag and then she could wear a top or something like that, but for the most part if you come to a nudist resort, stay naked, otherwise just stay home. I think most people can accept this, nudist resorts dont need all the trouble and stress that clothing brings in, especially not all the unsavory psedo-nudists who come just for trouble and dont really want to be nude nor do they hold any of our values.

[Bob S.]

There are two sides to this: One is that it is a nudist park, so nudity should be expected and the preferred dress. The other is that part of the nudist philosphy is that you can be dressed or undressed wherever it is proper to. So it comes down to adherence to a dress code or a lax attitude of do what you want.

I think that nudist parks should require nudity in most situations while giving leeway to first timers and children and teens. At the same time, give those two space while providing them enough activities to do things that require nakedness or where nakedness is preferred. A passive nudist park will not prosper. Only those that have scheduled activities and a good reason for disrobing will be the ones that really will not have any problem with the dress code.

Bob S.

[MikeJB]

I just think the general rule of thumb for most is to expect that if youre going to be at a nudist resort, that you gotta be NUDE, otherwise there really isnt any reason to be there. I think that first timers should have a SHORT time to get used to being nude and children/teens should be given some leeway and people with certain medical conditions but anyone else should basically have to be nude or if they wont comply, simply be asked kindly to leave because its a nudist resort and if people want to wear clothes, they can go elsewhere, people come to nudist resorts and expect to be naked and be around others who are naked and dont want to see a bunch of fake nudists in the latest trends.

[George SoCal]

I support a dual code. 18 and over = nude
under 18 = clothing optional.

But just because I support C.O. for under 18 does not mean I don't understand those who would require nude for them as well. The argument goes something like if my family is nude, your family should be too, and if your family is not nude, that could have a negative influence on my children.

I don't dispute that argument. However, fact is that you rarely see families with teenagers at the parks anyway. Furthermore, if there is no CO option for my family teens, then either we won't go at all, or my wife and I go alone (not an option for us). This is the quandry that must be faced by the naturist community. Either it becomes an adults only venue, or we reach out to attract families. Without family participation the future of naturism is at stake. Give me the CO option and let's see if we can get more families to the clubs.

[Outlaw]

I know there are both types of clubs/resorts and I suppose each has their reasons for being what they are. However, I personally prefer a C/O club/resort because I enjoy the more relaxed feeling of being free to be either.

Being at a nude-only club/resort gives me an instant feeling of giving up my freedom to choose; sort of like being in the military.

When I'm at a C/O club/resort I really don't care what other people wear or don't wear. I'm not there to see or be seen. I just want to let go of ALL pressure and struggling from the outside world. If I mingle with people it's because I enjoy their company, not outward appearance.

Mike

[aunaturelone]

There is a niche in the market for both mandatory nudity and clothing optional resorts. I don't see the point in trying to say all commercial venues should be one or the other. Variety means choice. The market has room for both.

[Nude\'n\'happy]

There are reasons for both Nude clubs/resorts and Clothing Optional clubs/resorts. Attempting to make them all "nude only" will definetely discourage a lot of potentially new members who are thinking of becoming nudist but aren't yet comfortable with being around others. I am more comfortable with the c/o resorts even though I am nude most of the time anyway. I feel I am maintaining my choice on how to be dressed and not being forced to be nude as I am forced to be dressed outside the resorts. I don't care how others are dressed. I go to the resorts to get comfortable and enjoy any activies I can.

As for the medical badge for people who sunburn easily, I don't believe anyone should be required to have a doctors excuse to cover-up to prevent sunburns. Often my wife will cover her shoulders to prevent sunburn. She may only have her top on for a short while and then take it off again after her skin cools down.

[David77]

Not Fair Policy for All
Nudists who consider it an unfair requirement to wear clothing in non-nudist environments,
but ----
want to require that every person in a non-textile environment be nude.

Complete freedom of choice in both situations is fair, ideal and just, in my opinion.

[NakedShayne]

we see it as a clothing optional thing because we have kids who like to go. when they go with us they don't want to get nude there. and if we had to make our kids get undressed then we would be forcing our beleives on them. We don't make them go naked at home so why would we want to make them go naked at the club. If all the kids had to go naked then there would be alot LESS people goint to the resorts.