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REC.NUDE FAQ Part 1 of 5: The Newsgroup Itself - REV: 5-Mar-2000
Maintainer - Dennis Kirkpatrick - recnudefaq@usa.net
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This part of the rec.nude FAQ talks about the newsgroup itself and how
it works.
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Table of Contents:
1. What is rec.nude?
2. rec.nude rules and etiquette
2.1. Cross-posting
2.2. Binary posts
2.3. Posting format
2.4. Replying to messages
2.5. Harassment, threats, etc.
2.6. Stay on topic
2.7. This is not a pick-up joint
3. What is RNEO?
4. What to do about spam?
5. Is it possible to participate anonymously in rec.nude?
5.1. Use alternate Internet access
5.2. Use a rec.nude "courier"
5.3. Abuse of Anonymous Services
6. Endmatter
6.1 Revision History
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1. What is rec.nude?
rec.nude is the Usenet newsgroup dealing with naturism. From the
rec.nude charter: "rec.nude serves as a medium for exchange of views,
news, philosophies, and ideologies relating to the nudist and naturist
lifestyles. Here you will find discussions of locations to enjoy
nature naturally, notifications of legal proceedings affecting
nudists/naturists, notices of gatherings and trips, and spirited
discourse on issues relating (most times) to nudism."
2. rec.nude rules and etiquette
Observing the following guidelines will make rec.nude a worthwhile
pursuit for all involved.
2.1. Cross-posting
Cross-posting of messages between rec.nude and non-naturist newsgroups
is almost always a bad idea. (See Part 5 for a list of other naturist
newsgroups.) Cross-posting between rec.nude and the various alt.sex.*
newsgroups is an especially bad idea. Threads get confused and the
discussion quickly gets "off track". You should only cross-post between
rec.nude and another newsgroup if the discussion at hand is really,
truly relevant to both groups. This is rarely the case!
2.2. Binary posts
Posting of binary files ("binary" = not text, e.g. pictures) is not
allowed. This is more of a general Usenet rule, rather than a rec.nude
rule; binary posts are only allowed on Usenet in groups specifically
intended for that purpose (which have the word "binaries" in their
names.) Binary posts made to non-binary groups (such as rec.nude) are
often canceled by spam cancelers without notice.
2.3. Posting format
Some recently-released news programs allow you to post messages in
formats other than plain text, such as HTML. Don't do this - not
everyone is "blessed" (some would say "cursed") with these programs,
and your messages will appear unintelligible or worse to these people.
rec.nude posts should be made in plain text to be of benefit to the
most readers. (Some programs allow you to post in both plain text and
HTML in the same message - this is a waste of bandwidth and should be
avoided as well.)
2.4. Replying to messages
When following up or replying to posts on rec.nude, it is usually a
good idea to quote a few lines from the original message, in order to
establish the context. For example, when asking a rec.nude poster for
directions to some place the poster has mentioned, you should quote a
few lines from the post so that the original poster knows which place
you're talking about. But - do not quote the entire original message!
Only quote as much as is necessary to let everyone involved know
what's being discussed. And don't quote things like signatures,
headers etc.
2.5. Harassment, threats, etc.
Do not make harassing, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate posts
to rec.nude, or follow-up/reply in that manner. Don't say anything in a
news post or a mail message that you wouldn't say to that person's
face. Let's try to keep a civil and friendly atmosphere on rec.nude.
Many people who are completely new to naturism read rec.nude, and we'd
hate for them to get the impression that naturists just bicker and
fight and call each other names. (Many would-be naturists have already
left rec.nude in disgust over this very problem, most of them never to
consider naturism again - and that's really too bad.)
2.6. Stay on topic
Discussion which is not germane to the topic of naturism should be
avoided. It is not my duty as FAQ author to dictate which topics are
acceptable and which are not. I suggest that you read rec.nude
carefully for several days before posting, to get a feel for what the
group considers to be proper discussion.
2.7. This is not a pick-up joint
rec.nude is not a place to pick up someone. Personal ads and the like
are not appropriate for this group; please investigate the
alt.personals.* groups if such is your desire.
3. What is RNEO?
Like all of Usenet, rec.nude has a spam problem. Unlike most of
Usenet, rec.nude has a particularly bad spam problem involving
pornographers. Many people add "RNEO" (for "Rec.Nude Eyes Only") to
the Subject: line of on-topic posts, to help differentiate on-topic
postings from spam. RNEO is really an experiment that is ongoing, but
seems to be serving a valid purpose for many rec.nude readers. (Many
rec.nude readers claim to be reading only posts bearing RNEO.)
Many news readers can be configured to highlight RNEO posts. These
news readers can also be configured to ignore posts which match a list
of conditions (often called a "kill file") - for instance, all posts
from a certain author can be ignored, or from a certain site, etc. I
recommend using a news reader with this capability, and using the kill
file judiciously.
While we're on the subject, ADMIN: is added to the subject line of
posts to indicate that the topic is administrative; that is, that the
topic of this message is the newsgroup itself, rather than naturism.
ADMIN: posts include discussions about possible changes in the
newsgroup, spam control, etc. Although important, these postings are
actually off-topic, so those who make these posts try to keep them to
a minimum. If these matters don't interest you, simply avoid all posts
with the ADMIN: tag. Note that these posts are not made by an
"administrator", or anyone claiming to be - there is no
"administrator" of rec.nude.
4. What to do about spam?
First, never respond to spam by posting hate mail to rec.nude. Ever.
In 99.9999% of cases, the spammer will never see your post, and you
will only serve to increase the amount of off-topic posts. (Especially
if you respond to a spam with more spam.) Invariably, people
responding to spam by posting to newsgroups waste more time, money
and/or resources than the original spam did. If you feel the need to
respond to spam, do it in private e-mail. And don't waste your time
responding ineffectively; before you respond to spam, please consult
The Spam Boycott Page for good, useful advice
on how to do so. A rational, well-directed e-mail response to spam
(e.g. by mailing abuse contacts at the offending ISP) has been shown
to be much more effective than ranting and raving on rec.nude about
it. It is my opinion that nothing will stop spam completely, so if you
are going to respond to it, you might as well do it in a way that
maximizes the positive results.
At press time, a moderated naturist newsgroup is being proposed. (In a
moderated group, posts must be approved by a moderator or moderators
before they appear in the newsgroup.) It is hoped that a moderated
newsgroup will provide a much more spam-free option for those that
desire it, while retaining the unmoderated newsgroup for those that
prefer the current no-holds-barred option. Read rec.nude for current
details.
5. Is it possible to participate anonymously in rec.nude?
There is nothing wrong with nude recreation, and one should not be
afraid to post to rec.nude. That said, there is the fact that some
people are closed-minded and some people may be hassled for posting
here; some may lose jobs. These people have some options for posting
to rec.nude without revealing their identity:
5.1. Use alternate Internet access
For instance, open an account with an Internet service provider (ISP)
that will allow you to use a pseudonym as your account name. This will
allow you to post not as "johndoe@bigcompany.com" but as, for
instance, "nudesurfer@isp.com". A few ISPs exist that will even allow
you to be completely anonymous, even to the ISP, if you so desire.
5.2. Use a rec.nude "courier"
The following people have volunteered to confidentially accept e-mail
and repost the messages, stripped of identifying headers, to rec.nude.
All of the couriers reserve the right to edit and/or reject postings
they deem inappropriate. (If your post is rejected by one courier, you
can still try the others.)
o Richard Mathews, richard@alumni.caltech.edu
o Bill Arnett, barnett@istar.ca
o Terry Wood, terryjwood@aol.com
o Lee S. Richardson, elenje@turbonet.com
I strongly recommend that you do not use an anonymous posting service,
such as the various Cypherpunks remailers. These services have been
widely abused in the past by character assassins, raving lunatics, and
the like, and because of this, many rec.nude readers set their kill
files to completely ignore all posts from anonymous posting services.
In addition, many of these services block posts to rec.nude upon
request of the group's readers. If you use an anonymous posting
service, it is at the risk of not having your post be seen by many (or
any) rec.nude readers. If, after all this, you still choose to use one
of these services, do not be surprised if no one takes you seriously.
5.3. Abuse of Anonymous Remailers
Anonymous remailers which allow one to post to newsgroups or send E-mail
anonymously were created with the intention of protecting those who had
serious personal issues that required that they remained unknown. The
corporate whistle-blower fearing for public safety, victims of abuse
seeking outreach and information, or those fearing serious retaliations
for their outspoken manner are but a few examples. Sadly, in some cases
individuals can and do abuse the anonymous remailer services by using
them to post slanderous, libelous and untrue information steeped in
personal agenda for profit, hate and prejudice, obsessive behaviors, or
even mental illness. The discerning reader of any newsgroup should be
able to determine whether a person posting through such a service has a
genuine need and agenda or whether the poster is simply taking advantage
of both the remailing service and the readership for selfish or illegal
means.
6. Endmatter
Copyright 1998, 1999, 2000 - Dennis Kirkpatrick - All rights reserved.
recnudefaq@usa.net
Contributions to this FAQ have been added by numerous persons since the
rec.nude newsgroup was founded. This includes the various FAQ maintainers
and newsgroups users as well. This body stands as a compilation of these
efforts over time and serves as both newsgroup charter and FAQ.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
document, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information
contained herein.
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please contact Dennis Kirkpatrick at: recnudefaq@usa.net
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http://www.faqs.org/faqs/nude-faq/part3/
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/nude-faq/part4/
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/nude-faq/part5/
While other WWW sites may carry versions of this FAQ, this location
is considered a definitive and authoritative version in that it
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For BOTH the REC.NUDE newsgroup and NUDE BEACHES FAQs, you can bookmark:
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/by-newsgroup/rec/rec.nude.html
6.1. Revision History
This document will carry a revision history by date. Any time a change is
made to any of the five sections of this FAQ the revision date will change
on each section to reflect the revision date of the FAQ as a whole. The
revision dates will be carried in last to first order with the most recent
change at the top of the document. This will allow readers to know when
the FAQ was last updated.
Revision 5-Mar-00 -Updated various web links to current requirements.
Revision 1-Sep-99 -Updated listings for AOL, Compuserve, Prodigy, and
other reference material as necessary and submitted
by newsgroup users. Parts 1, 4 and 5 effected.
Revision 1-Aug-98 -Updated Posting Locations of FAQ and various URL
updates.
Revision 1-Jul-98 -Added FTP locations for FAQ.
Revision 31-May 98 -Added HTML locations for FAQ and other link updates.
Revision 15-May-98 -Changed information for the Nude Travel section on
the AOL system in Part 5 of the FAQ.
Revision 21-Mar-98 -Corrected URL for Fed de Quebecoise de Naturisme
Revision 1-Mar-98 -Adjusted 4 part FAQ into 5 to conform with limits of
web browser sizing.
Revision 1-Feb-98 - Carried over from previous FAQ maintainer and updated
FAQ maintainer contact info and some access info
regarding the AOL Naturist/Nudist posting areas.
Revisions Prior to January 1998 not documented.
Please do not e-mail the FAQ maintainer with questions that may otherwise
be answered in the newsgroup FAQ or the associated Beaches FAQ.
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FAQ & Charter Maintainer - Newsgroup: REC.NUDE
recnudefaq@usa.net
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Archive-name: nude-faq/part2
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Version: 5-Mar-00
Copyright: (c) 2000 Dennis Kirkpatrick
Maintainer: Dennis Kirkpatrick
REC.NUDE FAQ - Part 2 of 5: The Questions - REV: 5-Mar-2000
Maintainer - Dennis Kirkpatrick - recnudefaq@usa.net
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This part of the rec.nude FAQ introduces the concept of naturism and
answers many questions about naturism.
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Table of Contents:
1. But first, a semantic note
2. What is naturism?
2.1. Clothing optionality
2.2. Body acceptance
2.3. Separation of nudity and sex
2.4. Concern for the environment
2.5. Activism
3. Arguments for nudity
3.1. Comfort
3.2. Health
3.3. The equalizing aspect
3.4. Cleanliness
3.5. Convenience
3.6. It's fun!
4. Rebuttals To Arguments Against Nudity
4.1. Shame
4.2. Embarrassment
4.3. Gender-specific embarrassment
4.4. Feelings of inadequacy
4.5. Vulnerability
4.6. Fear of sexual consequences
4.7. Fear of gawkers
4.8. Religious teachings
4.9. Fear of legal consequences
4.10. Concern about sunburn and skin cancer
4.11. Cleanliness
4.12. Safety and comfort
4.13. Offending others
5. Nudity And The Law
5.1. Choose remote areas
5.2. Carry & post signs
5.3. Know the law
5.4. Support local & national groups
5.5. Vote
6. Nudity And The Sun
7. Endmatter
7.1. Revision History
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1. But first, a semantic note
There are two terms that are commonly used to describe the way of life
rec.nude deals with: "nudism" and "naturism". Some people prefer one
or the other, some use either term, and some use neither. (This will
be discussed later in the FAQ.) Feel free to substitute your own
terminology in your mind as you read.
2. What is naturism?
There are probably as many answers to this question as there are
naturists. One common definition is the one suggested by the
International Naturist Federation in 1974:
"Naturism is a way of life in harmony with nature characterized by the
practice of communal nudity, with the intention of encouraging self-
respect, respect for others and for the environment."
(It should be pointed out that naturism does not necessarily have to
be enjoyed in a "communal" fashion. Many naturists enjoy being nude by
themselves, or just with their SO's, or in numbers that aren't really
"communal". Of course, there is nothing at all wrong with this.)
The main tenets of naturism are:
2.1. Clothing optionality
Naturists believe that, while clothing does have some practical uses
(such as for warmth or protection), many activities are better
performed nude. In many cases nudity is more comfortable, healthy, or
fun than wearing clothes. Naturists do not intend to force everyone to
go nude; rather, they advocate the optionality of clothing when and
where appropriate.
2.2. Body acceptance
Too much emphasis is put on the perfect body by clothing-obsessed
society. Naturists know that almost no one has a perfect body, and
that beauty can be found in bodies of all shapes, sizes, colors, and
ages. Nudity is the means to the goal of body acceptance; when nude,
the full beauty of the human body is exposed, creating pride in what
you've got and reducing the desire for what you've not.
2.3. Separation of nudity and sex
For hundreds of years, people have assumed a connection between nudity
and sex - after all, the only time many people are nude, other than
while bathing, is during sex. Naturists reject this assumption. Nudity
does not automatically lead to sex - and, incidentally, you can have
sex with your clothes on. The two are quite simply not related.
2.4. Concern for the environment
Nudity is a natural state. Naturists often choose to go nude in the
remote, undeveloped areas of our planet. The feeling of standing nude
atop a mountain peak cannot be duplicated! But in order to preserve
this opportunity for future naturists, we must take care of our
planet. Too much damage has already been done; we might not be able to
repair it, but we can avoid further damage.
2.5. Activism
Naturism is not the majority opinion - not yet, anyway - so naturists
must, out of necessity, be advocates for the practice of naturism.
Naturists have lobbied for the designation of clothing-optional areas
on public lands, the repeal of laws that ban simple, non-sexual
nudity, and many other related causes. Recent years have seen a rise
in activism and a decline in the closeted anonymity that typified
naturism in the past. (It should be noted that there are naturists who
prefer not to get involved in the politics of naturism, and some who
support some of the politics but not others. As with non-naturist
politics, there is a spectrum of opinions, and it's impossible to
categorize all naturists with one brush stroke.)
3. Arguments for nudity
Why did naturists decide that nudity is worth speaking up for? There
are several appealing things about it:
3.1. Comfort
Anyone who's spent any amount of time in ill-fitting, uncomfortable
clothing knows how good it feels when it's not being worn. Clothing
is, by nature, something foreign to the body, and its presence is
always known to the wearer. When you're not constantly being reminded
that you're dressed, it's easier to think about other things! There is
a tremendous feeling of freedom when nude. Once you have been swimming
nude, you'll never understand why anyone would ever want to wear
clothes in the water.
3.2. Health
Medical research has shown that clothing can be unhealthy in certain
situations. For example, evidence supports a hypothesis that wet,
clingy swimsuits can constrict the flow of bodily fluids. Eliminate
the swimsuit, and you've eliminated that problem! Anecdotal evidence
suggests that disease-carrying insects like to hide under clothing -
another potential advantage for the naturist.
3.3. The equalizing aspect
Thoreau wrote: "It is an interesting question how far men would retain
their respective rank if they were divested of their clothes." All
other things held equal, when nude, a king appears no different than a
peasant, a doctor no different than a steelworker, a wealthy CEO no
different than his lowest-paid employee. Thus, these classifications
disappear and the playing field is leveled.
3.4. Cleanliness
Dirt, sand, and salt accumulate in clothing. It is a lot easier to
stain clothing than skin. It is a lot easier to rinse skin than to
wash clothing.
3.5. Convenience
Society says you must have clothing at all time when in public. Even
the simplest tasks, such as stepping out your front door to pick up
the newspaper, require you to get dressed. A naturist's outfit is
always easily available. Sleep nude, and you are already "dressed"
when you awake.
3.6. It's fun!
This is the best reason for going nude, and requires no further
explanation.
4. Rebuttals To Arguments Against Nudity
Here are some rebuttals to common excuses for keeping the body
covered:
4.1. Shame
Centuries of oppressive thought have convinced many people that the
body is a shameful, worthless object that should be hidden. Nonsense!
The human body is one of the most elegant, masterful and valuable
things on earth. There are few things in existence which compare to it
on an artistic, technical, or philosophical level. Celebrate the human
body! It's one of only a handful of truly unique creations.
4.2. Embarrassment
Some people are afraid of running into someone they know while nude,
or - worse - being seen by someone they know (or someone they don't)
while nude. Remember that you will be around many other people who
will also be nude. You may be momentarily embarrassed at first - this
is normal - but as you spend more time nude, you will realize that if
everyone is nude, no one has cause for nudity-related embarrassment. As
for the possibility that you'll run into someone you know - well, if
you like them, you've got something new in common to talk about?
Besides, what is there to be embarrassed about? They are there, too,
for the same reasons as you.
4.3. Gender-specific embarrassment
Naturists know that both erections and menstruation are normal, so
don't be afraid that your body's natural occurrences will offend other
naturists. An erection is embarrassing, but rare, and easy to hide -
just grab a towel, roll over, or jump in the water. Most naturists
won't even comment about it. (Don't fear the erection your first time
- most men will tell you they were too nervous for it to even be
possible!) Women may feel uncomfortable being nude during
menstruation. No one will be offended if women choose to wear shorts,
tampons, etc. during these times.
4.4. Feelings of inadequacy
Many people refuse to go nude because they feel that their height,
weight, build, features, etc. are unacceptable. There is no need to
feel that you must conform to a standard of beauty or acceptability,
especially one you had no part in creating! Naturists come in all
shapes, sizes, colors, ages, and beliefs. Naturists have even
undergone surgeries, mastectomies, etc., and have the scars to prove
it (many have said that naturism helped them further accept these
scars.) In naturism, there is no ideal of the perfect body other than
yourself. If you can accept yourself for what you are, you will have
no problem overcoming your perceived imperfections.
4.5. Vulnerability
By stripping away clothing, you strip away the armor that protects you
from an unkind world. Some people fear this. Naturists believe
vulnerability is a good thing. Think about this: in a naturist
setting, everybody is vulnerable. The shared vulnerability creates
respect and caring for your fellow naturists. Besides, most of your
vulnerability probably comes from the awareness that you are nude - an
awareness that becomes less important to you as you spend more time
nude.
4.6. Fear of sexual consequences
Many people are afraid that if they go nude, they invite unwanted
attention, possibly even rape. Naturists decry sexual harassment and
sexual assault, and are committed to creating an environment where
women and men may both feel safe and non-threatened. Don't let this
fear prevent you from trying naturism - harassment and assault are
very rare, and are not tolerated by naturists. (And, by the way,
naturists enjoy healthy sexual lives like most everyone else - but
they enjoy them in private, like most everybody else.)
4.7. Fear of gawkers
By "gawkers" we mean the people who hang around naturist areas solely
for the thrill of seeing naked people. Gawkers are not a problem in
most areas, but you may encounter them from time to time. Don't let
them make you feel uncomfortable. Instead, you should make them feel
uncomfortable and out of place. Either they'll leave, or come around
to our way of thinking.
4.8. Religious teachings
Some world religions are firm in a belief that the human body was
created, and should forever be regarded, as a sinful object. It is
worth remembering that all men and women are born nude. (A popular
nudist slogan, meant only partially in jest, is "If we were meant to
be nude, we would have been born that way.") In the Christian
tradition, Adam and Eve were expelled from Eden only after they
clothed themselves, in rebellion against God. And some people believe
that the display of the nude body is a glorification of its Creator.
Rejection of the body is the work of man, not of God.
4.9. Fear of legal consequences
See "Nudity And The Law" below.
4.10. Concern about sunburn and skin cancer
See "Nudity And The Sun" below.
4.11. Cleanliness
Some will ask "What about bodily excretions that I am used to having
caught by my underwear?" Naturists are mindful of this, and it is
common naturist practice (and a rule at many naturist facilities) to
carry a towel to sit on.
4.12. Safety and comfort
Naturists do not claim that nudity is always appropriate. Clothing
does have its practical uses. Clothing is a good idea in cold weather.
Clothing is a good idea when frying bacon. No naturist will disagree.
That doesn't mean that clothes should be required all the time. We
should all be allowed to use common sense to decide when we should be
clothed and when we should not.
4.13. Offending others
Doesn't nudity offend some people? Well, yes. Walking nude down Main
Street will offend others. It may also do harm to the naturism
movement. But going to a private naturist resort or traditionally nude
area should not offend others. If somebody passes a sign that says
"nudity permitted ahead", it is their fault if they take offense. This
is why naturists continue to press for management rather than
banishment; naturists would get the same treatment as other taxpayers,
and complainers need no longer complain.
The arguments for nudity outweigh the arguments against. The opinions
against may be more popular, but ours are more sensible. If you are
hesitant to try naturism, try to decide why you feel this way, then
find out if your hesitance is justified. More often than not, you'll
find that it's not. Naturism's advantages are much greater than any
perceived disadvantage. Give it a shot!
5. Nudity And The Law
Nudity in private clubs, homes, and the like is legal in most areas.
You generally need not concern yourself with the law if your nudity is
confined to a private place. Laws prohibiting private nudity are
uncommon and generally unenforceable. (Note, though, that there could
be problems in private places that are easily viewable from public
places, such as through an open window of your home. If the offended
person has to go to some trouble to be offended, it is more likely
that they could be in trouble for being "peeping Toms".)
Public nudity is a different story. Depending on your locality, simple
public nudity may or may not be legal. There are some jurisdictions
which explicitly prohibit simple, non-sexual nudity, and some which do
not prohibit public nudity, but in many areas public nudity is
prosecuted under the codes for indecent exposure. Cases in various
jurisdictions have begun to establish a precedent that simple public
nudity, absent any malicious or sexual intent, cannot be construed as
indecent. However, we are far from achieving the goal of t