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<title>Christopher</title>
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(Just got this email... someone responding to the last comment)

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TO:  Goldie  RE:  Your question about thongs....

Yes, there are people who wear thongs there.  There are people who wear one piece bathing suits, two piece bathing suits, just the bottoms of a bikini, in all sorts of different styles and sizes, including thongs, and there are people who wear nothing.  The atmosphere itself is pretty non-threatening, although I noticed that Dave posted here, stating that women needed to make sure not to make eye contact with people if they didn't want to be "hit on"......that statement of his is absolutely, positively ABSURD!!!  I have been going to Hanlan's for many, many years now.  I have developed friendships over the years with other couples, with single guys, single girls, and with some gay and lesbian couples or singles as well.  I have NEVER felt like I needed to keep my eyes looking downward for fear of being hit on!  Are there some creeps there who like to walk around and check out the women??  Of course there are.  Are there gay men who walk around and check out other men.  Yup!  Are there females who go around looking for a guy to hit on?  Mostly NO!  But, for the most part, those creepy people are the exception and NOT the rule.  Most of the women and couples who go to the beach there are like myself.....I like to have no tan lines on my chest, as I think that strapless tops or dresses in the summertime look crappy when there are tan lines on the shoulder or on the chest area.  I like the feeling of being on the island, away from the city, with no restrictions, no traffic, no clothing, no judgmental people, just the warm sun and the freedom to sit there and soak up the sun with as little clothing or as much clothing as I decide I want to wear!  It feels like a complete removal of yourself away from the city, as if you have landed on an island somewhere while on vacation.    What I choose to wear or what you choose to wear is nobody's business but your own, and nobody will ever say anything about it to you!

So, basically, the atmosphere at Hanlan's is perfectly fine, comfortable, friendly, non-judgmental, non-sexual, and you are left alone if you want to be left alone.....or, people are friendly and willing to speak to you if you are also friendly with them....the only exception to this rule is Dave, who suggests that we women should keep our eyes looking downward in order to prevent being hit on!!  If you are there and have a thong on, Dave will probably avoid you, since you don't fit in with his "Nude Only" ideas, and he can't ask you to fill out his survey about turning the end of the beach into a Naturist Camp, where you HAVE to be nude.  He only asks people to take his supposed non biased survey who are already nude, and with a thong on, you would ruin his survey percentages!!!  And, having the creepiest guy on the beach NOT want to talk to you is a really, really good thing!  Other than him, I have only met really great people, and have a fabulous time when I am there.....and wearing whatever it is that I feel like wearing that day.  The truth is, Nobody cares if you have a thong or a bikini bottom or a one piece or a top on...because the whole idea behind it is exactly what it says on the signs:  "Clothing OPTIONAL".....it doesn't say NUDE ONLY!!!  So, feel free to do and wear whatever you choose!]]>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:44:40 PST</pubDate>
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<title>goldie</title>
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I was wondering,does anybody wear thongs at the beach? I would feel alot more comfortable at first if I wore a thong my first time so I could get used to the atomashpere.]]>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:48:52 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Hugh</title>
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Interesting article. 
I think you will find that during the full season the users of the beach eb and flow. During the heart of the summer season many more women, and families tend to go to Hanlan's.
I have been going to Hanlan's beach for over 6 years now and I have noticed how popular it has become and how it's improved.
This year I noticed how many more young people are coming to experience the beach. Young men and women! It's great to have an influx of new nudists.
On weekends it is very "textile". A lot of people tend to keep swim suits on. This is sort of sad really because it changes the vibe of the beach.
Fot those who go nude it makes us feel like we are somewhat on display for the non-nude types.
Also on weekends you tend to get more gawkers. Some with cameras.
I can't tell you the number of times I have told people " no you cannot take photos without express permission ".
I mean they show up to take photos of nude people? Do they not get that is rude?
The other issue is the whole sexual aspect.
It would be a lie if I said nothing happens sexually on the beach or around the beach.
Basically it is about respect of place and knowing what is crossing the line.
Having sex on the beach during the day is not something that is acceptable to the majority. Nor is cruising the woods for sex.
I would just say it's about using common sense. Don't do that sort of thing if it offends people.
If you want to engage in that activity just be respectful of those who don't wish to see it.

The bottom line is nudity should not be something that brings about shame. It's a wonderful feeling to be nude outdoors in the sunshine..with friends or on your own.
Hanlan's is an escape from the dirt and noise and chaos of the city.
We are lucky to have it.
:)


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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:34:43 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Graybeard</title>
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Please let me know of how I go about joining the Federation of Canadian Naturists? Tyvm for any info feedback ]]>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:20:38 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Graybeard</title>
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I have only learned about Hanlans Beach just recently and finally got there beginning of Aug 09 and have been enjoying MY FREEDOM at least once a week.TYVM to Kyle Rea for his efforts & TYVM to all who attend the beach in the buff.I am very comfortable there and look forward to next season]]>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:12:27 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>TannedTatas</title>
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Dave, you really need to wake up.  Your fascination and obsession with nudity goes a bit to the extreme.  Your "Unbiased Poll" was in no way a real representation of the views that exist amongst Hanlan's Beach goers, and in particular, those of us who use the North End of the beach. I have been at this beach for six years now, and I always sit at the North end.  Why was I not asked to take your survey???  OH WAIT>>>> I know why!!!  It was because I wear bikini bottoms, and therefore did not fit in with what you were trying to achieve!  How about my other friends there?  I know about 35 people who frequent the beach, some wear clothes and some don't wear anything.  They were never asked to take your poll, either!  A biased poll, taken by a freaky old man, does NOT accurately reflect the views of the people.  You asked YOUR FRIENDS.  You asked people who were 100% NUDE, as you felt that your odds would be improved by doing so. 

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Here is the real truth, Dave......NOBODY CARES!!!  Except for you and your creepy friends.  Most of us go to the beach to escape the noise of the city, and to simply enjoy the day, free from judgement, free from troubles, and mostly just free to be ourselves.  The very LAST thing any of us needs is a man to stir up trouble, post illegal signs, and take photos of people without their permission, and post them on a display board located next to the Hot Dog cart near the entrance to the ferry docks, in front of the hotel!  Why do you go to such extremes?  What is it about freedom of choice that upsets you so very much?????
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If people actually wanted to attend a Nudist Resort, they would GO TO ONE!  There are quite a few located within an hour of the city in all directions.  The island is not now, nor will it ever be, a Nudist resort! !  
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To those who are not aware of who this man is, Mr. Dave Fleming is a man who usually arrives ALONE to the beach.  He approaches people on the ferry, especially women with children, and starts up a conversation about....you guessed it.....nudity and his games for the kids.  Dave USED TO come to the beach with his good buddy...unfortunately, THAT GUY was arrested for having sex with minor children, and for possession of child pornography, and is a known PEDOPHILE! So, DAVE....how do you explain your association to a known Pedophile?  And why was it that two summers ago, you stood at the entrance to the beach and handed out your Nudist magazines, which included multitudes of photos of children playing volleyball and swimming and playing all sorts of games while attending a nudist resort with their parents?  The back pages of that magazine contained advertisements for videos of Nudist resorts, however each picture used to represent a snapshot of the video's content all contained nude photos of children.  Clearly, your intent to convert the North end to being exclusively for nude only is simply a way for you to get women and children near you, fully nude, for your sick enjoyment.

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One of the first things I was told, by a number of people during my first two summers there was to AVOID DAVE FLEMING AT ALL COSTS!  Because of his known association with Pedophiles, people warn others there to just stay away from him.  CREEPY, CREEPY, CREEPY....that is about the only word in the dictionary that comes to mind when I think of Dave Fleming.  And, as for what the guy Robert had to say on here...HE IS 100% correct!!!  I agree with everything he had to say, and he is correct in the fact that the beach will never, ever, ever be designated as NUDE ONLY.  So, get over it!  If I ever, ever, ever see you post your NUDE ONLY sign again, I will call the Police and have you arrested for illegal posting of signs, and for illegally photographing naked children.  Got it, Creepy Man???]]>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:18:28 PDT</pubDate>
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Firstly, to Christopher, thanks for writing about Hanlan's and for taking the time to share your experiences.  As a regular beach-goer, I found your views quite funny and really enjoyed reading about your day in the sun! As for the black-out of body parts in the photos, I find it to be completely appropriate for a website of this nature, and to show nudity on a website where children of all ages have access to it might be taken by parents or web watchdogs as wrong, or at the very least, unnecessary. Your photos were taken as a way of displaying what your viewpoint was while you were there, so for those who complained about your black-outs, they clearly just don't get it.  This is a blog people!  Get over it.

As a woman who has been going to this beach for six years now, I can attest to the fact that my desire to be there has absolutely nothing to do with sex, nor do I want to go check out the various penis sizes of the men there!  (Although, I must admit from time to time I have spotted a nice one!)  So, why do I - a married woman - go to Hanlan's Beach??? Because it feels as though I have escaped the crazy city, if just for a few hours, and have transported myself into another area of the world...and all it took was a 7 minute ferry ride to get there.  I like to go topless, as I like the look of my breasts when they are brown, and I don't like tan lines on my shoulders when wearing a halter top or sleeveless shirt.  I do NOT take my bikini bottoms off, as I don't really want to burn my white ass, and most importantly, my husband absolutely LOVES tan lines on my butt! So, because this beach is clearly listed as "Clothing Optional", I have opted to go topless.  If I were to go to any other beach in the city, I do have a legal right to go topless.  However, being that many families and children, tweens, and teens will also be at those beaches, I feel it is a bit inappropriate for me to be topless, as some might be offended or some might be slightly uncomfortable.  Because I do have the option of going to a beach where mostly adults will be there, and where clothing is an option, I find it more suitable for my purposes to be topless there, as opposed to any other local beach.  If someone were to try to insist that my freedom of choice be taken away, and that if I wanted to be on the beach I had to be naked - completely naked - I would no longer visit that beach.  The entire spirit of Hanlan's would be stripped away, as it was designed to give those people who want to get away from the city and spend time in the sun and on the sand, the legal right and ability and opportunity to wear whatever amount of clothing they so desire.  Going to Hanlan's gives me the feeling of being free....and the freedom of choice is what makes it all the more special, thus taking away that freedom is taking away the true spirit of Hanlan's.  To those who show up fully dressed simply to gawk and stare and giggle....oh well.  That's their problem, not mine.  If they are uncomfortable with nudity, they too have the freedom to go to whatever beach they want, and to wear whatever clothing they want to wear.  They also have the freedom to choose to not go to a beach at all!  

For those who condemn us, or those who assume that a clothing optional beach is filled with people who walk around with erections or who are openly engaging in sexual acts, it is simply a sign of how narrow minded they are!  Nudity does NOT equal sex.  Some people are so uncomfortable with their own bodies, or even have sexual hang-ups, and therefore they feel threatened by a beach of this sort.  It is their fear that makes them speak out against it....fear that someone will discover just how screwed up they are inside, or even worse...that they have some hidden homosexual desires! So, instead of allowing others to have the freedom to enjoy it, they try to condemn it or to put an end to it altogether.  

As for the gay community who are frequent visitors to Hanlan's, all I can say is thank God for them!!! And, thank the Lord above that one gay man was able to speak up and be heard, and managed to get the approval for a clothing optional beach in Toronto.  Kyle Ray, a City Councillor, was tired of hearing about people being issued tickets at Cherry Beach for public displays of nudity.  Many that received a fine were gay men, and Mr. Ray decided to speak up and change the law.  It was this man who managed to get an entire group of politicians and community leaders and the general public all to agree to the need for a designated area, where anyone could choose to wear clothing or not wear clothing, without fear of being harassed, ticketed, or even worse, arrested.  So, for anyone to make comments (I'm speaking to you Dave Fleming) about the clothing optional beach being designated as such by these so-called "City Hall Lawyers", I think you are a bit backwards on your views of what it truly means.  It was a gay man, a gay politician, a City Councillor, who fought the fight for the rest of us, and was able to get Hanlan's designated as a legal clothing optional beach.  There were no lawyers trying to stand in his way and block him from turning it into a "Nude Only" beach. Most of the people who choose to go to a clothing optional beach do so because they want to sunbathe nude, or semi nude.  To indicate that any other scenario exists is just an absurdity, conjured up in the mind of one very strange man, with rather strange nudist fascinations.  Take a look at your wardrobe, Dave....when you are wearing clothes, they all have printing on them about being naked!  Your obsession is weird, and to put it bluntly...DUDE, you're creeping me out!!!]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:12:57 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Dave Fleming</title>
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I've been told there can be up to 100 on the weekend day if nice enough. The water taxi is available at the foot of York St and Queens Quay. $10 each way. Post an update if this info is not correct.

Just a reminder, that the beach is peaceful and tranquil. Very little happens there. 

Most women don't even know about the beach, so tell them about it!
But don't be trying to pickup women at the beach who are there for some R & R (rest and relaxation).

For women who do go to the beach, find a spot and don't give eye contact if you don't want to talk.]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:08:50 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Nonsense</title>
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The beach needs more ladies. Its pretty big, just have to find a spot away from everyone. Your BF may not want to drop the trunks because of all the other guys. I went once mtself, got nude, not many people were there, but still would have been better in the company of a female.]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:14:28 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>agent smith</title>
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Hi, just checking, are people still able to go to the islands during the worker's strike. I understand that the ferries are cancelled, but there are several tour boat agencies that used to drop people on the islands and later pick them up. Not sure if they can do that now. Thanks in advance for replies. 

It's truly sad when the weather is nice for the beach, people can't go there. I hope the strike ends soon.]]>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:22:41 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Dave Fleming</title>
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As for the kids toy box, I have nothing to do with the kids. The box is made available to the parents and they are the ones I talk to. 
The Games Ground games are also free to use by beach users and I welcome the opportunity to do quick demos of these games from Europe. They are all fun and meant to bring a bit of the resort life to the beach. 

A note to the list owner, be aware of people who use this list to harass others. Please take appropriate action.

Thanks, Dave Fleming]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:56:36 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Dave Fleming</title>
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To correct the assumption about the surveys, I did two surveys, one included 30 people and the second had 34 people. You only need 20 people as a minimum to draw statistical conclusions, so we are well above the 20. Secondly, the question about a nude-only section was identical for each survey and there were no repeats of votes to my knowledge. Results in both surveys were very similar, combined, the result was 93% for all 64 people. That means we are on solid ground for asking people to respect the wishes of 93% of the north end users to create an unofficial, non enforced, nudist-only area starting at the wheelchair boardwalk entrance to the north end snow fence CO boarder. It's up to the north end beach users to create a mostly nudist only area. It's not up to me.
Remember it was not the nudists who make the beach clothing-optional, it was city hall lawyers to did that. Even if the beach was designated 'nudist beach', it would still end up being clothing-optional. Right now, there is a lot of people wearing bottoms. Why? Because they are intimidated by so many clothed people? Perhaps. It seems the people in the survey are saying that it would be lot easier to be nude when surrounded by nude people instead of clothed people. Lets try to help people 'feel the freedom' by creating a more nudist friendly environment. So it's up to everyone to make that happen, and I realize it may take 2-3 years. If you or others object, I have proved you are in the tiny minority. I don't enforce anything, just make people aware of the survey results. It's up to them to act accordingly and respect the opinion of those who contributed to the survey.

God bless, Dave]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:49:15 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Robert</title>
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This area, nor any other area, will EVER become a nude only section.
Just because you did a survey of 20 people and, even at that, a few didn't agree, you call that 93%?? And then you put an unauthorized sign up saying that section IS nude only (misleading any new people) ?

It's optional!!  Laws force people to wear clothes on other beaches and now you want to force people NOT to wear clothes in certain areas? Crazy and it's not going to happen.

Let's face it, 60% of the beach is gay, and as a straight person,if I am with a woman who wants to go topless only, we are forced into a small pocket between the gay area and your area?.not going to happen ..never will.

This will never become like a regular nudist resort or naturalist environment, it is too close to the city and too many gay people use it regularly. So you can stop bringing out the toys for the children(creepy!!), stop telling people that the area you are in is nude only and stop bothering people.]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:05:48 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>jameasmallon</title>
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I'm a straight guy who wants to go there with his girlfriend for the sun and the beach: i.e. not cruising.  But it sounds like the usual thing with N. Americans and nudity.  Most people are cool, but a large minority have to infantilise it with the most crude titillation.  Were I there alone, I wouldn't care if I were hit-on in a way that was inoffensive - I'd be flattered by either gender, though I know who I'd remember who I am going home to.  But cruising nude is too close to sexual harassment, so it isn't something I'd do.

I've been to nude mixed hot springs in Japan.  No big deal.  The Japanese have their own cultural issues with sexuality, but nudity isn't one of them.  Never been a problem, and yes, people do look at the size of foreigners, but don't leer.

Basically, N. Americans are not cool enough for me to go to a nude beach here.]]>
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<category>Toronto, Travel</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:27:50 PDT</pubDate>
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*man*lan's point]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:05:26 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Christopher</title>
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"Get naked or get out." 

This is one bit of unspoken etiquette that I really find interesting/awesome. Just as I felt weird being nude outside the bounds of the clothing-optional area, people would/should feel weird clothed around all the nudity. Go with the flow, right? 

I really appreciate the comments from the real deal. Thanks Tripper and thanks Paul Rapoport for stopping by (and also for tolerating my tourism). Cheers!

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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:55:14 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Tripper</title>
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I've been going to Hanlan's since I moved to TO five years ago. It's one of my favourite summer spots in the city. Checking out other naked guys is one of the draws for me and others, certainly. But it's amazing how non-erotic it all gets after a while. Oh look, another penis ... big whoop.

It's true that occasionally some people get the wrong idea about the place, usually Americans and idiot gawkers who have never been there before (not you, Christopher Reynolds) and think it's just one big sexual playground.

I was once aggressively hit on by a tourist from Ohio. After checking me out repeatedly he sat down next to me and started playing with himself. I had to explain that this wasn't a bathhouse and that he should stop. We actually ended up having a nice conversation. He told me how much he appreciated Toronto's openness and felt freer here than he did at home. So that was nice to hear.

What really annoys me are the clothed gawkers who come to the clothing-optional side of the beach just to stare and giggle. Get naked or get out.

I also hate the creeps who hide in the bushes and take pictures. Some people have to make everything dirty.]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:41:46 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Jerrold</title>
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Editor's note: blogTO doesn't usually run photos with nudity because when we do, we get complaints from people who view our site from work. Censoring their bits and pieces is at the request of the subjects and the readership, and doesn't take away from this piece, IMO. ]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:33:31 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Justin</title>
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so there are also passive aggressive nudists. neat.]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:54:11 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Paul Rapoport</title>
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1. The few photos on the FCN site (in the sample articles from its magazine) don't censor anything. By exception, the covers of the magazines don't show genitals (marketing/newsstand reasons) but they may show women's breasts.

2. The Tilley thing is a bit funny, isn't it! But if hats as protection against the sun aren't proper in naturism, then we'd best get rid of shoes to navigate rocky areas, and perhaps watches and wedding rings.

Maybe you'll go back for a followup article and get photos of people who aren't afraid of being on the site in that way. I'd include myself, of course, in such a group. And there'd be many others.]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:53:51 PDT</pubDate>
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