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Scott Hanzelka's avatar

A very well written and researched article.It's sad that our society still hasn't grown up enough to be more respectful of naturism.I have great respect for your determination to overcome the attitudes of the small minded comments.Keep up the great work.You are making a difference in a good way.

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It's a bit sad how predictable the comments are, isn't it? There's the misogynist flames against women. For men, there's the flames about sexual perversion. That's how the patriarchy works -- working to make everyone a step lower in order to keep itself at the top and yes, it works against both men and women. Since nakedness makes them uncomfortable and vulnerable, "othering" those they see is a way of defending against this.

I have so much respect for how you've clearly handled this with grace (despite the shock of it going viral) and supported your daughter through it. Yes, I agree, being part of the conversation is essential. And you can always comment and shut off notifications/ignore notifications if you don't want to get sucked into the cesspool.

Happy holidays! :)

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