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| Young_nakedman |
Posted - 07/09/2004 : 12:42:39 PM
What is the deal, with older people only being the majority of a nudist society? Is nudism dying out? Not that I don't like older people, it's just that, I have never seen more than 4 young nudists at a nudist club scene, and they were like 10 and 12 years old. I had a friend who pretty much got hung for having an erection. They kicked him out, and he was just sitting by the hotub, minding his own business. I'm not trying to touch base on the erection issue, but that's an example of why young nudists aren't involved. They are treated with such hatefullness, that they don't wanna return ,and they tell others about their experience, and they don't wanna even try.
It's either that, or most nudist venues seem to be more like old homes when the young arrive. They don't have much to do, unless they play basketball with grandma and her oxygen tank. What young girl or guy, wants to do that? Plus they can't relate to older people, because they came from a different decade than this Post Madonna generation of todays youth. Sorry to say but nudism looks like it's headed for the six foot chamber unless more young nudists come along. So as a young man, I would like to get more young people involved, and possibly start a nudist organization for young nudists. However, I don't think AANR would recognize it, because they want every club to be family oriented, so that's not gonna work. Any ideas? Lets get some YOUNG opinions please.
Clintonius
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| Mr Nudist |
Posted - 10/29/2012 : 5:26:16 PM
Randy, I'm with you, I'm a 60 year old male now and there has been times when I've been talking to young folks and many of em say (when they find out I'm a nudist) eeeeew I don't wanna see old folks naked....thats nasty and many other similar comments.
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Originally posted by nudeisntlewd
I'd like to see more age diversity myself. It does seem a bit lop-sided. But what is young? I'm not old but a lot of people your age think I am. My 13 year old thinks my 18 year old is. It's all relative. And what are we to do to recruit younger people? We can't make them come. It probably isn't easy for older folks to plan activities for people of younger age groups. The way I see it, they should come and bring their friends and make their own fun. If they are with familiar company, they will feel more comfortable and start their own fun. I think then the few will become more, and more will become many.
Randy 
Bare Island
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| n/a |
Posted - 10/29/2012 : 1:23:08 PM
Nudesun----I agree that is the whole point to put it among other textile based magazine racks in stores so someone grabs it asking themselves, What is this? They look at it possibly show interest maybe not but it defeats the purpose to only show a nudist lifetstyle magazine only to current nudists. I looked at this magazine online version of it and it sure is heavy with ads more than nudist related articles,stories etc. It is something I would enjoy seeing on newstands for sure. |
| nudesunguy |
Posted - 10/29/2012 : 10:23:59 AM
yes, most of the nudist magazines/organizations are "preaching to the choir." When in Arizona recently we happened upon a publication called "Sun" by NudistUSA.com. We didn't necessarily agree with their ad policy (some seemed a bit lifestyle oriented), but we did like their strategy of getting nudism in front of people that would normally never encounter it. The magazine is a tabloid-type, with fairly high production values and get this: No Nudity. The idea is that since there is no nudity, it can be placed in businesses and stands where nudist pubs are banned. There are some "almost" nude photos, and when you read it it's pretty obvious they are promoting the nudist lifestyle. The important thing is that it gets in the hands of people who might be curious about nudity, but know nothing of the AARN, Naturist Society, etc. Your thoughts?
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| n/a |
Posted - 10/27/2012 : 11:50:43 AM
Agde---I know what they are and do etc but its still out of the public view unless someone is looking for it they wont see it but if you pay to advertise in a well read magazine that almost all walks of life will see it then your still not trying to get it more mainstream, imagine what kind of exposure you get by putting a half page ad in people vs putting one in the AANR times... |
| agde |
Posted - 04/11/2012 : 11:53:23 AM
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Originally posted by renobiker
My 2 cents is social media now and advertising does little to attract younger crowds into nudism... So the first true step is for AANR to advertise outside of their own newsletter...
Excellent points, renobiker! But of course you don't have to wait for AANR -- have you seen what the Young Naturists America group in New York have been doing? Why not start start a chapter in your town and leverage the common publicity and social media connections? |
| n/a |
Posted - 04/08/2012 : 7:34:59 PM
My 2 cents is social media now and advertising does little to attract younger crowds into nudism. Think of this when was last time you bought a Seventeen Magazine or GQ or Details etc and find a advertisement for AANR or a local nude resort etc. Its ok to advertise 12 pages for smoking,drinking etc but not for a half page for AANR. If I saw these ads more often if I wasn't a nudist and a freind told me they were a nudist I would be less suprised by it. So the first true step is for AANR to advertise outside of their own newsletter that already goes to nudists anyway. Man up and pay for a half page ad talking about the next event where all are welcome like a nationwide openhouse at every AANR affiliated resort where anyone who brings in the ad gets a free day nude at the resort which is another way to sell them on the idea of joining the resort and AANR. Allow for more local teens or young adults to be an AANR rep in their city even if there is no nude resort but maybe a nude beach. Provide them with the flyers,stickers etc so they can help promote it to other young adults. |
| mprince |
Posted - 09/05/2010 : 2:58:52 PM
i dont know how to use this site... any body explain me |
| agde |
Posted - 10/13/2008 : 02:22:45 AM
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Originally posted by papabare
That is a very good idea agde, I wish I lived near some beaches to do that. Though we have tons of sand here, no surf :( But I would love to see this kind of thing happen all over the place :)
Ha! Well, of course, it doesn't have to be a "beach with surf"! I was really thinking of just some locally convenient public space available to young people -- maybe a corner of some large park, or one side of a popular swimming hole, or a backyard area at a summer-dormant school or sports facility? Sun and "tons of sand" sounds good enough, as long as you've arranged for an official umbrella!
YNAI just offers an interesting branding opportunity for young people to organize their own safe "free spirit" spaces where they can shake off old-folks' neuroses and do their own thing naturally.
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| nude2 |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 12:29:35 AM
svfd1224, I've been to White Tail Park and highly recommend it. |
| papabare |
Posted - 10/10/2008 : 6:17:53 PM
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Originally posted by agde
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Originally posted by papabare
http://ynai.com/
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An effort to encourage worldwide youth naturism. Why? Because frankly nudism/naturism must be encouraged for fear it will die out. We at YNAI will work to keep nude beaches open. In fact any area that attracts nude recreation should be defended by organized nudist groups.
Now is a good time for young northern-hemisphere naturists to get organized for next summer. Why not identify your favorite beach, identify a sympathetic council-person on the local committee that administers it, and see if you can put up a YNAI banner on the beach next summer to create a small space where young naturists can congregate? Exploring how to organize this might also provide a great focus for get-togethers over the winter. Just an idea...
PS. the group of people helping organize the YNAI space idea of course don't all have to be naturists themselves -- I am a great believer in working together with people who just support the freedom to choose and aren't bothered by nudity.
That is a very good idea agde, I wish I lived near some beaches to do that. Though we have tons of sand here, no surf :( But I would love to see this kind of thing happen all over the place :)
New YNAI logos are being designed right now, then added to the stores for towels, cups, etc :)
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Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk.
-- Edward Weston
"What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful that the garment with which it is clothed?" - Michaelangelo
Some of my work can be seen @ http://www.bodyshotsbydan.com |
| agde |
Posted - 10/10/2008 : 4:10:20 PM
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Originally posted by papabare
http://ynai.com/
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An effort to encourage worldwide youth naturism. Why? Because frankly nudism/naturism must be encouraged for fear it will die out. We at YNAI will work to keep nude beaches open. In fact any area that attracts nude recreation should be defended by organized nudist groups.
Now is a good time for young northern-hemisphere naturists to get organized for next summer. Why not identify your favorite beach, identify a sympathetic council-person on the local committee that administers it, and see if you can put up a YNAI banner on the beach next summer to create a small space where young naturists can congregate? Exploring how to organize this might also provide a great focus for get-togethers over the winter. Just an idea...
PS. the group of people helping organize the YNAI space idea of course don't all have to be naturists themselves -- I am a great believer in working together with people who just support the freedom to choose and aren't bothered by nudity.
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| svfd1224 |
Posted - 10/10/2008 : 12:28:08 AM
Has anyone been to the Avalon Resort in Paw Paw, or White Tail Park in Virginia? |
| papabare |
Posted - 10/09/2008 : 10:16:13 PM
http://ynai.com/
Young Naturist Association International (a non-profit based out of Australia)
From the front page
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An effort to encourage worldwide youth naturism. Why? Because frankly nudism/naturism must be encouraged for fear it will die out. We at YNAI will work to keep nude beaches open. In fact any area that attracts nude recreation should be defended by organized nudist groups.
YNAI is dedicated to that cause and at the same time is working to be a vehicle whereby young naturists and naturist "wanna-bes" can find information on where they can be nude in public. Up to now many so called naturist publications rarely feature or encourage young people in the naturist lifestyle.
We at YNAI hope to help change all that. When it comes to naturist resorts, youth participation is always in short supply. It's important to encourage resorts to stop catering to older naturists and allow younger people to be an active part of their focus.
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Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk.
-- Edward Weston
"What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful that the garment with which it is clothed?" - Michaelangelo
Some of my work can be seen @ http://www.bodyshotsbydan.com |
| polack |
Posted - 10/09/2008 : 8:49:23 PM
Papabare. What is this forum for young naturists? I would like to check it out.
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| papabare |
Posted - 10/08/2008 : 05:49:41 AM
One problem I have noticed with the younger crowd is the monetary issue, beaches are usually cheaper, and maybe closer. Many resorts are farther off the beaten path and usually more expensive.
Another issue is, there are none of our kind around. I was very happy to see a young couple @ Glen Eden the weekend before presidents day weekend. They were looking for a home club. Other than them, and the few kids, nobody was under 40, and it does not help that places like Glen Eden have those grumpy old gusses who complain when kids are in the pool because they can not walk around in the pool to exercise, they might get splashed, etc. I Love Glen Eden, but I really don't want to go back with those strongly supported attitudes.
I just joined a web forum for young naturists (16-35) that has been active for awhile. We talk about these issues. I agree though with some talk above, bring some friends if you can. I have brought some models and friends to resorts and clubs, We have to bring life to the youth movement, we can not just wait for it to happen, or just wait for someone Else to do it.
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Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk.
-- Edward Weston
"What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful that the garment with which it is clothed?" - Michaelangelo
Some of my work can be seen @ http://www.bodyshotsbydan.com |
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