Skinbook…Nudists Unite!

While perusing my Time magazine this morning, I came across an article discussing Skinbook.  What is skinbook? Skinbook is the nudists’ solution to Facebook. Yes – it is a social networking site for people who prefer to be nude.

 Now, I’m all for being nude.  I walk around naked around my house all the time – no doubt it was a relief for my neighbors when my dad finally installed blinds last year!  I’m very comfortable in my own skin and have no qualms about showing it.  In my house.  To my boyfriend or the cat.  However, to show it to other people I don’t know so I can make some new naked friends and coordinate naked outings?  WHAT?? I had to check this out….

Website:

http://www.skinbook.ning.com
http://www.cafepress.com/skinbookshop
http://www.twitter.com/skinbook

Company Overview:  “Skinbook” is the worlds No.1 nudist social network (with over 9000 members), providing genuine nudists from all over the world with a safe, fun and friendly place to connect with likeminded people.

Mission:  “The aim of Skinbook is to bring ALL the naturists of the world under ONE roof!”

Products:  Skinbook boasts all the usual features you’d expect from a social network: personal profiles, forums, blogs, groups, galleries, videos, event listings, live chat, commenting, instant messaging, you name it!

 Skinbook claims to have over 9,000 members.  That’s a lot of nudity. Now, you can’t join the site without going through a fairly scrutinized application process…however, you can become a fan through Facebook.  I went to the fan page and started looking at the discussion threads – I mean, really, what do nudists and naturists really discuss besides, well, being naked? Well, from what I saw, this is what they talk about:

1.  That they’re bored and where they’re from, in an attempt to meet other nearby naked people.  Couldn’t you just go to the local park and see who’s naked or walking around in only a trench coat and find out the same thing?

2.  They post “ads” about wanting to go out west to nude swimming holes with someone….as well as exchanging massages…  ok, suddenly an image of a 350 pound naked man arriving at my door to give me a massage just popped into my head – I mean – what to you do about his willy when you’re on your stomach and he’s rubbing your shoulders, standing in front of you, with his gut hanging over his willy and his pubic hairs ticklng your nose. LMAO

3.  They have cute names.  Such as Rug Muncher.  I’ll wait as you figure that one out….RIGHT?!?! What the fuck?? And he’s not even cute!

4.  They respond to people who have been denied membership or blocked…such as Steve…you tool…you had access to over 9,000 naked people and you fucked it up because you’re a moron? “Since we couldn’t find any other way of contacting you… Steve the reason you have been denied membership to our website is because in the past you have wrote defamatory comments about our network…”

5.  FYI there seem to be a lot of nudists in Texas….which sort of surprises me because it’s hot in Texas. And there are like scorpions aren’t there? And a lot of snakes? So who’d want to walk around dangling their dick like bait for a snake or risk burning their hoo-hoo or balls?

6.  They provide links to sites to learn how to not be a creepy nudist http://feeds.bareoaks.ca/~r/NaturistLivingShow/~3/3Xng8Rtf0P0/how-not-to-be-creepy.html

7.  They provide links to educate people on the history of naturism…http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2010/05/ask-an-academic-in-the-buff.html

Sorry – but I still think I’ll stick to being naked within the confines of my house…and my boyfriend’s bedroom.  And hotel rooms.  And the occasional pool and hot tub.  And while blogging. LOL

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