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From: pvl@houxh.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.rec.nude
Subject: Nude Recreation Primer II: Why?
Message-ID: <188@houxh.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 28-Jul-83 16:57:13 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jul 28 16:57:13 1983
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  Installment two of the "Nude Recreation Primer" (and maybe the
more interesting half: "Why?"

Q: Where (exactly) are the events held?  parking?  facilities?
A: Generally speaking, most beaches are, by definition, sort
   of out-of-the-way.  That means a fairly long walk to get
   to them and no facilities when you do.  The exception I know
   about is Sandy Hook, NJ.  The parking lot is about a 15 minute
   walk from the clothes-optional section.  The beach has trash
   cans and a volleyball net.  Toilets are about 5 minutes away.
   No lifeguards.
     The events are generally held at a private residence.  Parking
   and facilities will be commensurate.  The Tri-State Metro Naturists'
   "get acquainted" event is being held at a private home which has
   a swimming pool.
Q: Why go bare?  and why is it so interesting? (I suspect that this
   is THE most widely read newsgroup even though it has had only 3
   contributors)  comfort?  sexuality?  protest?
A: This, I suppose, is the question which should really have this
   newsgroup buzzing.  It is hard to answer because real reasons
   may hide even from someone trying to be honest.  I suspect that
   my reasons are: 1) Curiosity: what's it like to do what my mommy
   told me never to do?  2) The way it feels:  Particularly while
   swimming it just feels much more reasonable to do away with
   a grungy piece of cloth.  Some people really like it (like me).
   Others don't see the thrill.   3) OK, I'll admit this one:  I
   like to look at naked women.  I *will* say, though, that it soon
   becomes obvious that swimsuits are *much* sexier than nudity.
   4) Vanity: If I'm going to get a tan, I don't want bathing suit
   lines messing it up.  5) Friendliness:  At least until social nudity
   is fully accepted, those who practice it feel part of a group and
   are very friendly to other members of the group.  It's nice to
   go to the beach and share a conversation with the people on the
   next blanket instead of grumbling about holding onto your 2 square
   feet of sand.  6) Others??
Q: Why are you so coy about these things?  and why are there so few
   contributors to this newsgroup?  fear?  guilt?  embarrassment?
   How about some articles from others?
A: I didn't mean to be coy.  Maybe I was trying to get some sort
   of commitment from others before laying out everything.  I 
   *did* get 11 responses to the request for Sandy Hook directions
   so I know that you *are* out there.  OK...why *are* there
   so few contributors?  Why *do* you read this newsgroup?
   What *about* some articles from others?

  I eagerly await the end to my monopoly of this newsgroup.
   Please do so.
    Pete LaMaster