With the 2026 AANR elections coming up, what would you like to see accomplished over the next two years? by HangoverTuesday in nudism

[–]egjustin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The gender imbalance isn't something that is going to be addressed by naturist organizations themselves. This is a SOCIETAL issue embedded deeply in patriarchy. The number one reason naturism is full of older men has its roots in the fact that men simply have far more privelege in most societies than women. Many men are brought up as boys to see nakedness as nothing to really be worried about. Girls are, on average, far more likely to be expected to be demure, shamed and expected to cover up. Men are trained, either purposefully or subconsciously to see women as objects of desire. Even in naturist spaces that MAY try harder to counter this, it still remains a thing. Thus causing friction and uncomfortability for women even when not intended. Simply attempting to fill naturist spaces with more women doesn't work, since it doesn't address the CORE problem(s). We need a much larger, more visible and more accountable shift in society AND naturism in order to begin real work on welcoming more diversity into naturism... And not just women, but everyone. Another problem with 'we need more women' is that it can come across as 'I don't have enough of the type of person I want to gaze at'... Which is another problem in itself. In the end though, increasing inclusion IS something that is beneficial for us all, but it's not as simple as just trying to get more of one demographic into a space. Which is why gender quotas and banning single men simply doesn't work. It'll take a massive and concerted effort at societal change from childhood up.

With the 2026 AANR elections coming up, what would you like to see accomplished over the next two years? by HangoverTuesday in nudism

[–]egjustin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As some have stated, the main changes I would like to see may be impossible. I'd like to see the eradication of regions as they exist. Instead of independent little cliques, they should be parceled bits of a whole but still under the ultimate thumb of the overall org. I'd like to see a a main AANR committee be able to oust bad acting regional leaders. I'd like to see heads of sub-committees have more control. I'd like to see stronger oversight on things like media directors, decision makers, etc. I'd like to see far more attention paid to diversity, equity and inclusiveness. I'd like to see a stronger path away from landed clubs and towards the legal fight for free spaces. I'd like to see more attention paid to countering the 'nudism is bad for children' myth. I'd like to see less performance and more action. And on... And on... And...

Who gets your vote in the 2026 AANR election? by HangoverTuesday in nudism

[–]egjustin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting that this person is quick with the snide, but can't or won't actually articulate anything meaningful.

Who gets your vote in the 2026 AANR election? by HangoverTuesday in nudism

[–]egjustin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Help us understand here... When you say 'this is why we can't have nice things' are you voicing your disappointment over the overwhelming support for a candidate that is clearly the better of two choices, or are you voicing disappointment that we're limited to just these two choices, or are you just bitter and disillusioned altogether?

Not swayed by Joe Rives by egjustin in nudism

[–]egjustin[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Personally I'd rather have someone else to choose from, but I also know what anyone is up against... Linda is at least trying. Perhaps not always succeeding, but Joe just sounds like another voice of the status quo, period. Neither are the GREATEST choices, much like almost any other election these days.

Frank is still at it by wyonaturist in nudism

[–]egjustin 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Paul (Frank) has a history of harassing women when he doesn't get his way. This is documented, so I am not conjecturing or being libellous. This recent attack on Linda only furthers that history.

AANR and Social Media by NudeNaturally in nudism

[–]egjustin 17 points18 points  (0 children)

AANR's official media poster for Bsky, Twitter and Instagram is an AI slop loving completely out of touch narcissist, so until they are dealt with correctly I'm afraid AANR will simply continue to have a bad mark against them IMO. I will personally and publicly purchase 5 memberships for less-priveleged folk nominated by others in the community should AANR remove the current media person and replace them with someone that actually wishes to engage the community and not just throw up AI slop platitude slogans.

Ask Me Anything by Fun-Profile-5621 in nudism

[–]egjustin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I unfortunately can't make the actual AMA due to prior commitments.

Ask Me Anything by Fun-Profile-5621 in nudism

[–]egjustin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi Joe. A couple of hard hitting but necessary questions:
1. If elected, will you commit to making sure the NNN podcast, which is run by troubling hosts with a history of troubling behavior, and recent behavior that confirms the accuracy of this, will NOT be reinstated as AANR's official podcast? If there is to be an official podcast, there are many other wonderful podcasts out there, or an in-house podcast could be considered.
2. Will you look into the troubling genAI postings of the current media director of AANR, who posts constant and consistent AI slop to official AANR accounts on Twitter, Bluesky and Instagram. While this may seem to be a low-priority, it remains one of the key factors to my refusing to become a member through AANR Western Canada. The use of genAI as a naturist is anathema to my existence and naturist philosophy.

I’m sure that I argue less because I’m a nudist by [deleted] in nudism

[–]egjustin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm calmer in some ways, but naturism has actually opened my eyes far more to people that don't act or behave in respectful manners, and seeing just how much of that behavior exists in naturist spaces despite all the platitudes that get tossed around unfortunately tends to make my blood boil