Still, all was not lost. New photographer Hugh came online, and despite not being an SL or RL naturist managed to get his kit off while the two of us explored bits of the in-transition Commune, and take photos of each other. He seems like he could be a lot of fun to work with. I (and possibly Hugh) will be back at the Commune later on for their second orgy session." Read more: Orgy night at Commune Utopia
This appalling excuse for 'naturist' writing appeared recently on the SL Naturist (Second Life - simulated reality through cartoon avatars)) website which, until now, has fairly represented true naturist values both in the Sim and in discussions relating to real life (RL). We have long supported their efforts. Upon reading All-Nudist.com's comment about this deviation into something decidedly non-naturist, SLN's editor (Ella) commented expressing surprise and dismay that such an article had been posted, unknown to her.
SLN's publisher (Howie) soon posted the following article stating that he had nothing to do with the website other than funding it, then defended the 'Orgy article' and its writer (Diane). Furthermore, he then suggested that Ella "should be writing for a more mainstream naturist media!". That shows something about his ideas of 'naturism, no? A publisher’s perspective: A response to that ‘orgy’ post
This was followed by Ella's (the editor) explanation of the situation and her reaffirmation of her position as someone who respects and promotes "genuine" naturist traditions and values, and wishes SL Naturist to be representative of that. She writes eloquently and we believe she's sincere, but Ellen, as editor, apparently feels an obligation to introduce site visitors to the fringe element of those who call themselves naturists but act otherwise, and she respects them for that! Editorial: Orgy Night at Commune Utopia
We at All-Nudist.com disagree. Does the sheep 'respect' the wolf among the flock?
Remember: those who have not experienced social nudism have only the misimpressions of Textile society to guide them. If they go to a 'naturist' site and are welcomed into an aberrant version, that will be what they will see naturism as being! Many will run far and fast, sharing what they learned with others. Those who embrace those twisted concepts don't belong among us, God forbid!
As a portal for newcomers to social nudism All-Nudist has long been trusted to refer new folks to websites and articles which will give them a true view of our community, including the warts but not promoting them. Once people have a solid grounding, they will be better prepared to assess the validity of the kind of garbage that they are more likely to run across as they explore social nudism.
"It’s not my job as editor to impose my will on everything. It’s my job as editor to reflect wider trends in the broad church of naturism, with different strands of what’s acceptable and what’s not." - Ella
No Ella, it is your job to determine what pertains to "the naturist values I hold: which are to positively promote a family orientated, friendly, a healthy lifestyle where nudity does not equal sex." on the naturist website you are in control of. That's what you were hired for. Is that so difficult? Or is the pressure for website hits ("that currently manages an average of about 900 views a day") what really drives SL Naturist's agenda?
If you SL folks want to get yourselves a naked cartoon simulation website with no holds barred, more power to you! Call it 'SL Naked Fun' and you'll have no argument from us. But if you insist on calling it 'naturist' and cannot maintain naturist values, you may boost site visitors but they won't be naturists; they'll be those who find you when searching for 'naturists sex'. And you you harm our worldwide community by doing so.
It's with regret that All-Nudist.com will be removing any articles and links to SL Naturist from our websites and social media. We will no longer share their articles or in any way direct folks to them since, lacking sound editorial policy and standards, we will never know what they'll be promoting as 'naturism'.
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