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Additions marked by + in column 1.  Modifications marked by | in column 1.

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Frequently Asked Questions on REC.NUDE, part I of III
    1. What is REC.NUDE?
    2. What does CO, thong, etc. mean?
    3. Why nude recreation?
    3A. But isn't it illegal?
    3b. Isn't nudity sinful?
    4. Won't I offend someone?
    5. What is the difference between a naturist and a nudist?
    6. What if I (a male) get an erection?
    7. But doesn't nudity equate with sexuality?
    8. Does one go naked all the time?
    9. I just had surgery and have a scar.  What will people think?
   10. Where can I find a CO beach/resort near me?
   11. What should I take with me when I visit a nude beach or resort?
   12. I would like to participate in REC.NUDE, but am afraid to post.
       Is there is an anonymous posting service?
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  1. What is REC.NUDE?
     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."

     REC.NUDE is NOT a place to pick up someone.  Harassing/threatening mail or
     posts are NOT desired or condoned.  See question 7 (and its answer).
     Flames may be directed to ALT.DEV.NULL.

     General cross-posting of messages in NOT encouraged, especially not with
     the various alt.sex newsgroups.  Threads get confused and the discussion
     quickly gets "off track".

  2. What does CO, thong, etc. mean?
     ASA - American Sunbathing Association.
     Bulletin, The - ASA's publication.
     Canuding - canoeing in the nude.
     CCBN - Central Council for British Naturism.
     CO - Clothing-Optional.
     ESA - Eastern Sunbathing Association, ASA eastern region
     FANR - Florida Association for Nude Recreation, ASA Florida Region
     FCN - Federation of Canadian Naturists.
     IMO/IMHO - In My (Humble/Honest) Opinion
     INF - International Federation of Naturists.
     N - Nude & Natural magazine, published by The Naturist Society.
     NAC - Naturist Action Committee.
     Naturist - not to be confused with NATURALIST.  see question 5.
     NIFOC - Nude In Front Of Computer.
     Ob[xxx] (e.g. ObNude, ObBeer) - Introduces an on-topic statement following
                                     an off-topic statement.  "Ob" comes from
                                     the word "Obligatory".
     Thong - in this newsgroup refers to G-String style swimwear.
     TNS - The Naturist Society.
     Top-free - naturist preferred term for what is commonly referred to as
                topless (topless has gained undesirable connotations from
                association with strip bars).
     WSA - Western Sunbathing Association, ASA western region
 
     NOTE: nudists do no live in COLONIES -- that is an antiquated term that
     should not be used.

  3. Why nude recreation?
     Some would retort, "Why not nude recreation?"  A more informative answer
     would point out that most naturists wear dress only when appropriate.

     If it's 20 degrees and a blizzard outside, wearing clothes makes quite
     a bit of sense!  Conversely, it makes little sense to go to the beach
     to "take the sun" and then cover some of the body with itty-bitty little
     strips of synthetic (or even natural) cloth.

     The feeling of the sun, wind, and water on your body brings you closer
     to the surroundings around you.  Not having to worry about sand and salt
     in clothing adds to your recreation (of course, wise use of sunscreens
     still applies here, as much as on a clothed beach).

     When you add to this the growing body of knowledge from researchers and
     sportswear industry leaders that dysfunctional dress - too tight or skimpy
     swimwear - is damaging to health, it becomes clear that nude recreation
     is the logical choice in many situations...

  3A. But isn't it illegal?
     ...even with all this evidence, it boggles the mind as to why many laws
     exist on the books to this day which mandate the use of bathing costumes;
     even laws which do not apply to nude recreation are being mis-applied
     to innocent skinny dipping or sunbathing.

     Although there are no U.S. Federal laws prohibiting nude recreation on
     Federal lands except at Cape Cod, concurrent jurisdiction became the catch
     phrase in the early 1980s, allowing state and local laws to be enforced by
     park rangers, Bureau of Land Management officers, and the like.  This
     insidious encroachment onto Federal turf raises Constitutional questions
     and allows state and local jurisdictions to limit or eliminate altogether
     many traditional sites suitable for clothing-optional recreation.

     Western Europe is generally more tolerant, especially of top-free bathing.
     Areas in public parks are specifically set aside for the purpose of CO
     recreation.

     In light of all this, you've got to believe that naturism has much to
     offer if its participants brave legal and physical barriers to partake.
     Try it, you'll like it!

  3b. Isn't nudity sinful?
     Plenty of naturists find no contradiction with their religious beliefs,
     Christian or otherwise -- in the US, The Naturist Society has a Special
     Interest Group called "All-Together Christians".  The perceived danger
     is that it leads the weak to sexual temptation.  Naturists just want
     Puritanical evangelists to not make judgements that affect their
lifestyle.

  4. Won't I offend someone?
     "Offense"...the age old question (intent v. action).

     Offense is in the mind of the beholder, true.  But, legal questions turn
     on intent; actions by themselves do not imply that any offense will auto-
     matically follow.

     If a man intentionally exposes himself to the proverbial little old lady,
     there is clear intent to do harm; the man knew that he would elicit a
     negative response from the little old lady and intended to do so by his
     actions.

     However, if a group of people are skinny dipping and have demonstrated a
     concern for others by either trekking to a remote area or using a tradi-
     tional or designated (managed) area, then there is clearly no intent to do
     harm.

     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.

  5. What is the difference between a naturist and a nudist?
     Some people will tell you nothing.  Some people will spell out the dif- 
     ference in great detail.  There is little difference in the two terms
     as espoused by the American Sunbathing Association and The Naturist
     Society, the US's two largest CO organizations.   Americans have been
     arguing the point since at least the 1930s, while Europeans seem to have
     little problem using the terms interchangeably.  Most "naturists" feel a
     closeness with the outdoors and are sometimes termed "beach people".  Most
     "nudists" tend to participate in social nudity via resorts, camps, and
     other similar settings, and they tend to practice social nudity for its
     own sake.  "Naturists" tend to be more active in their pursuit making sure
     that clothing-optional recreation is always available.

     NOTE:  Some naturists/nudists do not participate in social nudity, and
     some do not have or desire to have any "political" associations with
     organized naturist/nudist groups.  Some people who espouse naturist/nudist
     philosophy don't like the labels.

     NOTE:  Not everyone who goes to a "nude beach" or "nudist resort" espouses
     nudist/naturist philosopy or ideals -- just as sitting in a hen house
     doesn't necessarily make you a chicken, sitting on a nude beach does not
     make one a nudist.

  6. What if I (a male) get an erection?
     Most males get erections.  Now for the news: these natural occurrences in
     most cases are periodic and predictable.  Erections occur periodically
     during sleep and as the result of internal stimuli (slam a cup of coffee
     and wait...).

     They also occur naturally as the result of external stimuli meeting
     particular notions of sexuality.  Since each male has different criteria
     for being aroused, it is difficult to assert that this erection was caused
     by that stimulus.

     This problem occurs far less frequently you might think.  Nude recreation
     is just not that much of a sexual situation for most participants.

     As in any social setting, the Golden Rule applies.  If you get an erection
     at a nude beach or other social nude setting, you and the group you are
     with are the best judges as to whether or not it is appropriate. Naturists
     generally yield a bit of elbow room to avoid making you feel
uncomfortable;
     you should use your judgement to avoid making them feel uncomfortable.  If
     necessary, take a swim or roll over for a short while.  In any case, just
     use common sense and be considerate.

  7. But doesn't nudity equate with sexuality?
     This hot potato receives much discussion.  Many naturists believe that the
     connection arises artificially in a society where many people see the
     opposite sex nude only in sexual situations.  Suffice it to say that the
     practice of naturism and the pursuit of naturist values and philosophy
     allows one to place sexuality into its natural perspective.

  8. Does one go naked all the time?
     No.  That's why the term "clothing-optional" exists.  Clothing has its
     purposes - warmth and protection.  Many naturists feel more comfortable
     wearing some clothing while participating in active sports and there are
     some activities that require one to wear protective clothing while par-
     ticipating in them.  But many activities - swimming, especially - can be
     much more comfortable and enjoyable without the confinement of clothing.

     NOTE:  As stated earlier, wise use of sunscreens is advocated, as is the
     use of hats, and yes, even T-Shirts to shade/cover yourself to keep from
     getting too much sun.

  9. I just had surgery and have a scar.  What will people think?
     Naturists preach body acceptance.  Being nude means having nothing to
hide.
     There is no perfect body and naturists come in ALL shapes, sizes, ages,
and
     colors.  Some have scars from surgery, some use wheel-chairs, some are
     overweight, some are too thin, some have tattoos and other body
adornments,
     and some are "handicapped" by being "normal" :-).

 10. Where can I find a CO beach/resort near me?
     This question is always welcome in REC.NUDE.  Richard Mathews' Beach
     FAQs and Part II of this FAQ give some directions and some sources for
     finding out some of this information, but the readers of REC.NUDE are
     generally pretty willing to give the latest information, also.  Remember,
     when writing to a naturist/nudist club/resort for information, enclose
     a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the reply.

 11. What should I take with me when I visit a nude beach or resort?
     Take a wide-brim hat, sunscreen, two towels (one to sit on), sandals,
     sunglasses, and water to drink.  It is also a good idea to have something
     to read, something to eat and something to play with (like a volleyball or
     frisbee or your tennis racquet).

 12. I would like to participate in REC.NUDE, but am afraid to post.  Is there
     an anonymous posting service?
     Yes and no.  Most REC.NUDE participants feel that a full anonymous posting
     service is not needed and would cause more problems than it is worth.
     There is nothing wrong with nude recreation and one should not be afraid
     to post to REC.NUDE.

     That being said, there is the fact that some people are close-minded and
     some people may be hassled for posting here -- some may lose jobs.  To
     allow these people to post messages, the following people have volunteered
     to accept e-mail and repost the messages to REC.NUDE.  All the "couriers"
     reserve the right to edit and/or reject postings they deem inappropriate.

         richard@West.Sun.COM (Richard M. Mathews)
         middleto@poincare.ucsd.edu (Tom Middleton )
         Bill_Arnett@mindlink.bc.ca (Bill Arnett)


         steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us (Steve Pierce)
===============================================================================
  This information is a compilation of the FAQ that existed before I took over,
  material gleaned from nudist/naturist publications and of course, mail and
  postings from REC.NUDE. Permission must be requested before copying or
posting
  Copyright @ 1992, 1993  Steve Pierce.

  Corrections, additions, postive comments/critisisms, updates and requests for
  current copies should be addressed to:
      steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us

  Relax and enjoy, naturally!
-- 
Steve Pierce             Palm Bay, Florida
steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us     stp@ccd.harris.com     stpierce@delphi.com
      Space Coast Naturists, PO Box 560086, Rockledge, FL 32956-0086
 Fighting to keep Playalinda free!!



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Version: 3.4
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Additions marked by + in column 1.  Corrections marked by | in column 1.

Frequently Asked Questions on REC.NUDE - Part II of III

  Curious to know if there's a beach, swimming hole, campground, club,
  or resort near you where you can enjoy nature naturally?

  Here's a list to help you get started...

  I. NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
  A. THE U.S.A.
  The ASA is the premier organization of American nudist resorts and
facilitates
  lobbying and education efforts, while TNS serves as a publishing organization
  emphasizing fair use of beaches and other public lands. There are hundreds
  of local clubs, camps, and resorts too numerous to list here.

  The American Sunbathing Association (ASA)
  1703 N. Main St., Suite E
  Kissimee FL 34744-9988
  (800) 879-6833 Membership Information
  (407) 933-2064
  (407) 933-7577 FAX

  The Naturist Society represents many of the "free beachers" and grew out of
  that phase of the nudist/naturist movement in America. The Naturist Action
  Committee, in conjunction with TNS, works with officials to increase public
  acceptance and opportunities for clothing-optional recreation.

  The Naturist Society  (TNS)
   and the Naturist Action Committee (NAC)
  PO Box 132
  Oshkosh WI 54902
  (414) 426-5009
  (414) 231-9977 FAX

  There is also one other national group, The National Nudist Council.

  The National Nudist Council of the Americas
  Rt 1, Box 34
  Sprakers, NY 12166

  B. CANADA
  Many Canadian clubs are ASA clubs.  However, Canada has two national
movements
  (one English, one French) and is the only country in the world to have two
  INF (International Naturist Federation) member groups because of this.

  Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN)     Federation Quebecoise de Naturisme
  PO Box 186                                 4545, av. Pierre-de-Coubertin
  Islington, Ontario                         C.P. 1000 Succarsale "M"
  Canada M9A 4X2                             Montreal, Quebec
                                             Canada H1V 3R2
                                             (514) 252-3014 (or 3000)

  C. OTHER COUNTRIES
  Central Council for British Naturism (CCBN)
  Assurance House
  35-41 Hazelwood Road
  Northhampton NN1 1LL UK
  Telephone (within UK)        0604 20361
            (from abroad)  +44  604 20361

  Australia: The Australian Nudist Federation
  The Secretary, ANF,
  P.O. Box 268,
  Belconnen,
  ACT  2617

  There are many, many countries with national organizations.  For
  information on your country write to the:
     International Naturist Information Center
     PO Box 2082
     2800 BE Gouda, Netherlands

  II. PUBLICATIONS
  A. GUIDEBOOKS
  The North American Guide to Nude Recreation: A guide to all ASA members
camps,
   resorts and non-landed clubs.  $18.95 ($16.95 for ASA members) + $3 shipping
   from the ASA.  Floridans add sales tax.  200 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, soft cover.

  World Guide to Nude Beaches & Recreation, by Lee Baxandall: A Naturist
Society
   publication covering the USA and 80 other countries.  $21.95 + 3 shipping in
   US (Outside US, by surface mail, $5 or by air, $10) from TNS.

  INF World Handbook - 1990 - 1991 Edition - 847 page guide containing
   information on naturist sites, clubs, and beaches around the world.
   $18.95 + $3 shipping from the ASA or TNS.

  NUDISK - Computer Disk Listing of Naturist Areas of US East Coast.
   Mac 3.5", IBM 3.5" and 5.25".  Disk only $15.95.
   121 Page Printout, $19.95. Both, only $29.95
   Printouts for 1. Florida & Georgia; 2. South Carolina to New York;
   3. East Tenn., N.C., S.C, VA, GA, only $7.95 ea. Printout for New
   England, (81 pp) only $13.95.  Post Paid (specify area when ordering).
 
   See the review of NUDISK in Nude & Natural 11.3, p.4.
   Written from a guest's-eye viewpoint, no punches pulled, by permanent
   nudists, The N & N Nomads.  Send $US to:  Camilla Van Sickle
                                             PO Box 1418U
                                             Sarasota, FL 34230

  There are several hot springs guides that may be useful, as well as guides
   for specific areas (California beaches, etc.).

  Canadian Guide to Naturist Resorts and Beaches
  Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN), see above, 1991, CAN $9.95, 51 pages
  Contents: 
  - Introduction to Naturism and its history in Canada
  - Listings for clubs, resorts, travel clubs, and 'free' beaches
    organized by geographic region: Pacific, Prarie, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic
  - In total, covers: 27 clubs or resorts; 8 travel clubs; 4 free beaches

  Some European guides (sorry no prices on some of them -- maybe someone can
   fill me in and I will post it next go around?):

    L'Officiel du Littoral Nudiste - French beaches only.  Tells you where it
     is official, where it is tolerated, and where they impose fines.
     Written in French, with maps and access instructions.
     Editions Symbiose, 23, Rue Tronchet 75008 Paris.

    Guide 1993 du Tourisme de la Gironde - La Gironde is a region of South 
       West France by the Atlantic Coast. The guide is updated and published
       annually. Mainstream French, official, local government tourist 
       brochure, with specific entries for naturist holidays. Available FREE 
       OF CHARGE from: Maison du Tourisme de la Gironde,
                       21, Cours de l'Intendance,
                       F-33000 Bordeaux
                       Tel (33) 56-52-61-40
                       Fax (33) 56-81-09-99

    FKK Reisefuhrer - All over Europe.  Beaches and inland.  All in German.
     Contains some very beautiful photography.  ISBN 3-87261-061-9.
     Gloss & Co Verlagsgesellschaft, Postfach 50 03 44, D-2000 Hamburg 50,
     Germany.

    Free Sun - All over Europe.  In English.  Sketch maps and terse
     descriptions (sometimes hard to follow).  ISBN 0-906677-07-6.
     Also Inland Free Sun, inland sites only, ISBN 0268-0998.
     Available from CCBN (see above).

    Naturist Guide, Holiday Centres in France, Spain and Greece - Published
     by La Vie au Soleil/Vivre Nu Magazine.  In English and in French; very
good
     coverage of France, but probably most useful for camping sites rather than
     holiday centres with only cottages.  Price 50 FRF.  EDIBUL, BP 21, F-84570
     Mormoiron, France.  Tel +33--90-61-93-04; Fax +33--90-62-88-33.

    Bare Facts, A Guide to Austrlia's Nude and Dress Optional Clubs, Resorts
     and Beaches. Published by Australian Sun & Health. Good descriptions of
     most clubs and resorts, with contact details. Beaches well covered, with
     directions and most descriptions accurate. Price A$10, US$12 (air),
     US$9 (sea).

  B. PERIODICALS
  The Bulletin: Published by the ASA for its members.  A monthly (except for
   January) newspaper.  Contains organizational business updates, club news,
   and other topics of interest to members.  Single copy price - $2.75.
   Subscription available with ASA membership.

  Nude & Natural (formerly Clothed with the Sun): A quarterly magazine,
   included in Naturist Society ($30 **) membership. Provides information
   about the Naturist movement on a national level. May be subscribed to
   separately for $25.  Single copies $8 + $3 shipping/handling per order.

   ** Memberships OUTSIDE US: $40 surface, or with air delivery, $50.
      Subscriptions without membership, deduct $5.  US funds only.

  UBFREE: Monthly Nudists Review.  For more details, send SASE to:
   UBFREE, PO Box 38031, Houston, TX  77238

  Naturally (formerly called The Event):  Quarterly magazine, $18/year.
   Naturally, PO Box 203-A, Pequannock, NJ 07440.

  Bare In Mind/Beachhead:  Monthly, newspaper format, $23/year 2nd class,
   $28/year 1st class.  Bare In Mind, PO Box 368, Perris, CA 92370.

  Hot Springs Gazette:  A light-hearted travel guide for the hot spring
   enthusiast.  Covers mostly western US.  Four quarterly issues, $15 US.
   Hot Springs Gazette, 12 S. Benton G3, Helena MT 59601.

  Going Natural: Canada's National Naturist Magazine, A quarterly report on
   naturist resorts, beaches, travel, events, and all aspects of the naturist
   lifestyle.  Subscription rate - $30.00 Canadian ($25.00 US).  See address
   for FCN above.

  British Naturism:  A quarterly journal of the British naturist movement.
   Contains information on France, Spain, Holland, and Africa, too.  Sample
   copy, $5.  Year, $12 by sea mail, $20 air mail.  CCBN, Assurance House,
   35-41 Hazelwood Rd., Northampton, NN1-1L1, England.

  Australian Sun & Health:  A glossy color magazine published quarterly with
   lots of photos & information about the nude and dress optional clubs,
beaches
   & resorts in Australia and overseas.  Australian Sun & Health, P.O. Box
5601,
   Mail Centre, GOLD COAST 4217, Australia.
               1993 Subscription Rates
                         Sea Mail    Econ Air Mail
         USA              US $24         US $32
         Canada          Can $27        Can $36
         United Kingdom   UK #14         UK #18
         New Zealand      NZ $34         NZ $38

   Personal Cheques accepted from the above countries.  Note Sea Mail can take
   up to 13 weeks for delivery.

  C. VIDEOS
  Some info on some naturist videos (taken straight from an ad in Nude &
  Natural):
      Going Skinny Dipping
       The seventh documentary travels to the beautiful island of Bonaire
       in the Netherlands Antilles.  An update on Cap D'Agde.  The Western
       Naturist Gathering at Silver Valley and Lupin in CA.  Fire walking,
       the Theatre Group of Frank Moore, Hot Springs, and much more.  The
       first naturist camp in West Berlin.  An update to Paradise Lakes, FL.
       A nude cruise on the Ocean Spirit with nude casino, wedding at sea,
       games, parties, and fun for all. $49.95 - 60 min.

      Natural Summer
       Takes an in-depth look at the many aspects of clothing optional
       recreation throughout the US.  Miami's Palms Hotel, offers a nude
       rooftop for sunbathing as well as topfree bathing by the pool and
       their beach, and upon request, nude health spa.  Cypress Cove, near
       Disney World, Orlando, FL, one of the most popular and luxurious
       nudist resorts in the US.  The Ledges in Vermont, unique rock forma-
       tions and majestic lake.  Lake Travis, TX where the city of Austin
       has accepted nude recreation.  Nude Halloween Party, East Coast
       Gathering, packed with activities including The Nudelywed Game, Gong
       Show, photography, body painting, massage workshops, nude skydiving,
       art show and more. $49.95 - 60 min.

      Companion Video to _Lee Baxandall's World Guide_ - $31.95.

      NOTE:  Above videos in American format only!
      All prices in US dollars. Shipping & Handling in US, $3; to Canada, $8
US.
      Anywhere else, $12 US per order.  To:  The Naturist Store


                                             P.O. Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54902

  Other videos can be purchased from ASA, TNS, and others that highlight nude
  resorts and beaches, as well as introduce the nudist/naturist lifestyle.
  Several resorts have videos about their facilities (Cypress Cove is one
  such resort).  ASA and TNS both have introductory vides.  See above
  publications for advertisements.

  D. ELECTRONIC MEDIA
  Besides USENET's REC.NUDE, there is:

  CO DIGEST -- John Hendry, owner
    This list is distributed weekday afternoons between 4:00 and 5:00 pm
    Central Daylight time, or around midnight GMT.  Contributions are 
    welcome.  Please e-mail your contributions to:
          HENDRY@ETSUADMN  (Bitnet)
          HENDRY@ETSUADMN.ETSU.EDU (Internet)

    Please try to limit contributions to one per day, and only 40 lines.
    The editor and owner of the list reserves the right to edit any and
    all mailings to and from this list.

   Online Naturist's Club
   % Michael Corbin
     5332 Inglewood Rd.
     Lynchburg, VA 24503
     DELPHI (computer dial):  1-800-365-4636
     At the USERNAME prompt, type JOINDELPHI
     At the PASSWORD prompt, type CUSTOM13
     Once online, type GO GROUPS CUSTOM 13 and follow instructions
     Assistance: Phone (voice) Delphi: 1-800-544-4005
                 ONC: 1-800-788-9613

   Prodigy Naturists
     Prodigy located the nudist/naturist sections under the HOBBIES
     Bulletin Board under the topic heading: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
     It is appropriate to prefix the subject line of postings with "NUDE".

   On Compuserve, at the prompt type GO HSX100.  Section 12, Naturists
     Lifestyles is the section to look for.

   On Genie, the Public Forum, Page 545, in Category 9, Topic 12 is an on-going
     discussion of nude recreation/lifestyle.  The California Round-Table, Page
     1065 has several topics of interest to naturist/nudists:
        Category 2 - California Lifestyles and Attitudes
           Topic 6 - Beaches and Tanning
        Category 11 - The Laid Back Enquirer
           Topic 3 - What do you do nude?
        Category 16 - Sports, Health & Adventure in California!
           Topic 5 - To TAN or not to TAN?
           Topic 6 - Nude beaches, hot springs, & resorts
     The Florida Round-Table, Page 195 has Category 4 - Florida Lifestyles,
     Topic 4 - Nude Beaches - Nudity Laws in Florida.

     California RT, CAT 11, Topic 3 and CAT 16, Topic 6 are the most active.

   On America-Online, in the Lifestyles & Interests Department there is
     "The Exchange" which includes an "Other Special Interests" forum with two
     folders called "Nudist & Naturist" and "Nudism".  Not a lot of activity.

   National Videotel Network (NVN) has a Nudist area on-line.
   NVN costs $5.95 per month for basic service.  For information or to sign up
   call: 1-800-336-9096.  Then when you get on-line type "GO NATURE" to get to
   Howard's Notebook on Nature Forum.  The forum has a message area and a live
   chat area for nudists/naturists. Not much activity yet.  Jim Howard (of 
   Howard's Notebook BBS, see below, is moderator).  For information call voice
   1-800-336-9096.

   The Skinny-Dipper's Hotline -
     Being restructured - check here for updates. DO NOT CALL UNTIL THEN!

   NCN HotLine - (703) 241-BARE - Club updates, events, and info.
    Question & Answer section and a Comment Line for free-for-all discussions.

   Bedroom BBS - Section sponsored by Kansans for a Naturist Society.
     Popular modem speeds, 24 hours, 3 ports, (816) 637-4183.

   Western Connection BBS - Arizona Naturists Roundtable.  Call and sign up
     then request access to this roundtable from Sysop or "MusicMan".
     (602) 881-8283.

   Mid Ohio Bulletin Board (M.O.B.B).  Tom Rothe, Sysop.  (419) 756-4958.
     300-2400, 24 Hours.  Sign up with the sysop for the nudist conference.

   International Nudists - International BBS at (902) 742-3399
     2-lines 24 hrs/day; set software at n-8-1

   INACOMP BBS - (218) 879-1979.  Duluth, MN.  Has nudist/naturist area, but
     it was just started, so is fairly new.  Sysop is GodKing.  Leave e-mail
     telling him who you are.

   Bare Facts BBS - DOWN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

   SCANIN - Southern California Area Nudist Information Network.
   (619) 627-9193.  Sysop is Mark Smith.

   Camp Midnight! - 614-875-0677 - Ohio.  This BBS includes a naturist
   section that is being set-up along with The Buckeye Naturists.
 
   ??? - (902) 374-3399. East Coast. BBS with many Lifestyle Conferences,
   including a Nudism one. Exchange views, provide info and meet others.
   Free 3 week courtesy subscription - no obligation. 24 hrs/day 2-lines
   300-14,400 8-n-1. "Drop in" and say hello.
 
   North West Nudist's BBS (206) 485-6141.  From the BBS's purpose statement:
   "This board is to promote nudism/naturism in all of it's varied forms. It
   is intended for both children and adults, so please keep this in mind when
   you post here."
 
   Friends! (718) 592-1095, Queens, NYC, NY. Long established
   (1983) message-oriented bbs with Naturist conference. No networks,
   just a spot where folks all over the country exchange messages on 
   a variety of topics.  No fees. v32 v32.bis v42 v42.bis MNP4 MNP5 
   'PC-Pursuitable'. Sysop: Gerry Pulver. 

   Howard's Notebook - (816) 331-5668.  Sysop is Jim Howard.  Has had a nudist
   area since 1982.
 
   From Wayne.Silsbee@f223.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Silsbee):
   "Hi, Steve. Just an update to your r.n FAQ. About five months ago I started
    up a Fidonet echo called NATURIST. It's starting rather slowly here ...
    but we have about 15 participating systems around the US. Anyone interested
    may contact me on the Fido side 1:105/222 for a v32bis feed, or may contact
    Greg Martz at 1:3401/1 for a v32bis/HST feed."
    For more info: e-mail uucp: uunet!m2xenix!puddle!223!Wayne.Silsbee
                          Internet: Wayne.Silsbee@f223.n105.z1.fidonet.org

   /\/\irage (44) 61 652 5038.  Sysop - Ian Battersby, who, along with his 
   father Brian, is active in the Council for British Naturism.  The Fidonet
   node is 2:258/72.

   BODY DHARMA ONLINE - 510-836-4717 - San Francisco Bay Area - Barry Kapke,
   sysop. A health- and spirituality-oriented BBS, with 200 conferences, 
   including rec.nude, NATURIST, and BAYNUDE (Northern California regional 
   naturist echo), as well as a Body Culture file area that includes text 
   files and hypertext programs dealing with the naturist lifestyle, body art, 
   etc. Online 24 hours. Free access. Fidonet: 1:125/33.

   Information Gateway BBS. Manny Hernandez, sysop.  404-928-7873. Public
   Access Usenet Newsgroups/Email. Read access to most groups including
   rec.nude is free. Posting access is free also after validation. Presently
   carries about 400 groups.

   The ALL NEW Dan's Domain! (201) 366-5018 -- Daniel Speers, Sysop.
   A 'Clothing Optional BBS' with a C/O Rec area. At the moment that area has
   the FAQ's for rec.nude accessible as menu options and the rec.nude newsgroup
   as another option.  Sysop plans on expanding this area to have a files area
   for c/o material (site listings, events, etc).  System is open to the public
   and each user gets 30 minutes a day for free.  More time is available for a
   small monthly subscription fee ($5.00 US/60 minutes).

   The Ozone Hole BBS * A Private Bulletin Board Service * (504)891-3142
   Sysop: Michael Mathews, Co-sysop: Darrell Crone. 3 Full Service Nodes
   * USRobotics 16.8K bps * 10 Gigs * 100,000 Files SKYDIVE New Orleans!
   * RIME Network Mail HUB * 500+ Usenet Newsgroups. Please route all
   questions or inquiries to:  postmaster@ozonehole.com

   Any more Local BBS's with a nudist/naturist bent?  Let me know and I'll add
   you to the above list.
==============================================================================
  The above information is far from comprehensive (but hopefully correct)! I 
  make no guarantees of quality or usefulness.  I do not represent any of the
  above organizations or companies and receive no monetary reward for posting
  this information. Permission must be requested before posting and copying.
  Copyright @ 1992, 1993 Steve Pierce. 
 
  Send updates, corrections, comments/critcisms, and requests for current
copies
  to:
   steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us

  Relax and enjoy, naturally!
-- 
Steve Pierce             Palm Bay, Florida
steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us     stp@ccd.harris.com     stpierce@delphi.com
      Space Coast Naturists, PO Box 560086, Rockledge, FL 32956-0086
 Fighting to keep Playalinda free!!



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From : Steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us                      08-30-93  22:35
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Organization: We don't need no stinkin' batches!

Archive-name: nude-faq/part3
Version: 1.0
Last-modified: 1993/07/03


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Additions marked by + in column 1.  Corrections marked by | in column 1.

Frequently Asked Questions on REC.NUDE - Part III of III

  D. ELECTRONIC MEDIA
  Besides USENET's REC.NUDE, there is:

  CO DIGEST -- John Hendry, owner
    This list is distributed weekday afternoons between 4:00 and 5:00 pm
    Central Daylight time, or around midnight GMT.  Contributions are 
    welcome.  Please e-mail your contributions to:
          HENDRY@ETSUADMN  (Bitnet)
          HENDRY@ETSUADMN.ETSU.EDU (Internet)

    Please try to limit contributions to one per day, and only 40 lines.
    The editor and owner of the list reserves the right to edit any and
    all mailings to and from this list.

   Online Naturist's Club
   % Michael Corbin
     5332 Inglewood Rd.
     Lynchburg, VA 24503
     DELPHI (computer dial):  1-800-365-4636
     At the USERNAME prompt, type JOINDELPHI
     At the PASSWORD prompt, type CUSTOM13
     Once online, type GO GROUPS CUSTOM 13 and follow instructions
     Assistance: Phone (voice) Delphi: 1-800-544-4005
                 ONC: 1-800-788-9613

   Prodigy Naturists
     Prodigy located the nudist/naturist sections under the HOBBIES
     Bulletin Board under the topic heading: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
     It is appropriate to prefix the subject line of postings with "NUDE".

   On Compuserve, at the prompt type GO HSX100.  Section 12, Naturists
     Lifestyles is the section to look for.

   On Genie, the Public Forum, Page 545, in Category 9, Topic 12 is an on-going
     discussion of nude recreation/lifestyle.  The California Round-Table, Page
     1065 has several topics of interest to naturist/nudists:
        Category 2 - California Lifestyles and Attitudes
           Topic 6 - Beaches and Tanning
        Category 11 - The Laid Back Enquirer
           Topic 3 - What do you do nude?
        Category 16 - Sports, Health & Adventure in California!
           Topic 5 - To TAN or not to TAN?
           Topic 6 - Nude beaches, hot springs, & resorts
     The Florida Round-Table, Page 195 has Category 4 - Florida Lifestyles,
     Topic 4 - Nude Beaches - Nudity Laws in Florida.

     California RT, CAT 11, Topic 3 and CAT 16, Topic 6 are the most active.

   On America-Online, in the Lifestyles & Interests Department there is
     "The Exchange" which includes an "Other Special Interests" forum with two
     folders called "Nudist & Naturist" and "Nudism".  Not a lot of activity.

   National Videotel Network (NVN) has a Nudist area on-line.
   NVN costs $5.95 per month for basic service.  For information or to sign up
   call: 1-800-336-9096.  Then when you get on-line type "GO NATURE" to get to
   Howard's Notebook on Nature Forum.  The forum has a message area and a live
   chat area for nudists/naturists. Not much activity yet.  Jim Howard (of 
   Howard's Notebook BBS, see below, is moderator).  For information call voice
   1-800-336-9096.

   The Skinny-Dipper's Hotline -
     Being restructured - check here for updates. DO NOT CALL UNTIL THEN!

   NCN HotLine - (703) 241-BARE - Club updates, events, and info.
    Question & Answer section and a Comment Line for free-for-all discussions.

   Bedroom BBS - Section sponsored by Kansans for a Naturist Society.
     Popular modem speeds, 24 hours, 3 ports, (816) 637-4183.

   Western Connection BBS - Arizona Naturists Roundtable.  Call and sign up
     then request access to this roundtable from Sysop or "MusicMan".
     (602) 881-8283.

   Mid Ohio Bulletin Board (M.O.B.B).  Tom Rothe, Sysop.  (419) 756-4958.
     300-2400, 24 Hours.  Sign up with the sysop for the nudist conference.

   International Nudists - International BBS at (902) 742-3399
     2-lines 24 hrs/day; set software at n-8-1

   INACOMP BBS - (218) 879-1979.  Duluth, MN.  Has nudist/naturist area, but
     it was just started, so is fairly new.  Sysop is GodKing.  Leave e-mail
     telling him who you are.

   Bare Facts BBS - DOWN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

   SCANIN - Southern California Area Nudist Information Network.
   (619) 627-9193.  Sysop is Mark Smith.

   Camp Midnight! - 614-875-0677 - Ohio.  This BBS includes a naturist
   section that is being set-up along with The Buckeye Naturists.
 
   ??? - (902) 374-3399. East Coast. BBS with many Lifestyle Conferences,
   including a Nudism one. Exchange views, provide info and meet others.
   Free 3 week courtesy subscription - no obligation. 24 hrs/day 2-lines
   300-14,400 8-n-1. "Drop in" and say hello.
 
   North West Nudist's BBS (206) 485-6141.  From the BBS's purpose statement:
   "This board is to promote nudism/naturism in all of it's varied forms. It
   is intended for both children and adults, so please keep this in mind when
   you post here."
 
   Friends! (718) 592-1095, Queens, NYC, NY. Long established
   (1983) message-oriented bbs with Naturist conference. No networks,
   just a spot where folks all over the country exchange messages on 
   a variety of topics.  No fees. v32 v32.bis v42 v42.bis MNP4 MNP5 
   'PC-Pursuitable'. Sysop: Gerry Pulver. 

   Howard's Notebook - (816) 331-5668.  Sysop is Jim Howard.  Has had a nudist
   area since 1982.
 
   From Wayne.Silsbee@f223.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Silsbee):
   "Hi, Steve. Just an update to your r.n FAQ. About five months ago I started
    up a Fidonet echo called NATURIST. It's starting rather slowly here ...
    but we have about 15 participating systems around the US. Anyone interested
    may contact me on the Fido side 1:105/222 for a v32bis feed, or may contact
    Greg Martz at 1:3401/1 for a v32bis/HST feed."
    For more info: e-mail uucp: uunet!m2xenix!puddle!223!Wayne.Silsbee
                          Internet: Wayne.Silsbee@f223.n105.z1.fidonet.org

   /\/\irage (44) 61 652 5038.  Sysop - Ian Battersby, who, along with his 
   father Brian, is active in the Council for British Naturism.  The Fidonet
   node is 2:258/72.

   BODY DHARMA ONLINE - 510-836-4717 - San Francisco Bay Area - Barry Kapke,
   sysop. A health- and spirituality-oriented BBS, with 200 conferences, 
   including rec.nude, NATURIST, and BAYNUDE (Northern California regional 
   naturist echo), as well as a Body Culture file area that includes text 
   files and hypertext programs dealing with the naturist lifestyle, body art, 
   etc. Online 24 hours. Free access. Fidonet: 1:125/33.

   Information Gateway BBS. Manny Hernandez, sysop.  404-928-7873. Public
   Access Usenet Newsgroups/Email. Read access to most groups including
   rec.nude is free. Posting access is free also after validation. Presently
   carries about 400 groups.

   The ALL NEW Dan's Domain! (201) 366-5018 -- Daniel Speers, Sysop.
   A 'Clothing Optional BBS' with a C/O Rec area. At the moment that area has
   the FAQ's for rec.nude accessible as menu options and the rec.nude newsgroup
   as another option.  Sysop plans on expanding this area to have a files area
   for c/o material (site listings, events, etc).  System is open to the public
   and each user gets 30 minutes a day for free.  More time is available for a
   small monthly subscription fee ($5.00 US/60 minutes).

   The Ozone Hole BBS * A Private Bulletin Board Service * (504)891-3142
   Sysop: Michael Mathews, Co-sysop: Darrell Crone. 3 Full Service Nodes
   * USRobotics 16.8K bps * 10 Gigs * 100,000 Files SKYDIVE New Orleans!
   * RIME Network Mail HUB * 500+ Usenet Newsgroups. Please route all
   questions or inquiries to:  postmaster@ozonehole.com

   Any more Local BBS's with a nudist/naturist bent?  Let me know and I'll add
   you to the above list.
==============================================================================
  The above information is far from comprehensive (but hopefully correct)! I 
  make no guarantees of quality or usefulness.  Except for Space Coast
  Naturists, I do not represent any of the above organizations or companies.  I
  receive no monetary reward for posting any of this information. Permission 
  must be requested before posting and copying.  Copyright @1992,1993 S.
Pierce.
 
  Send updates, corrections, comments/critcisms, and requests for current
copies
  to:
   steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us

  Relax and enjoy, naturally!
-- 
Steve Pierce             Palm Bay, Florida
steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us     stp@ccd.harris.com     stpierce@delphi.com
      Space Coast Naturists, PO Box 560086, Rockledge, FL 32956-0086
 Fighting to keep Playalinda free!!



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