@DavidM581 @laughing_kooky @BackyardNudie I appreciate you taking the time to articulate your thoughts so clearly for everyone to read. These conversations are part of how the #NaturistCommunity continues to reflect & move forward. It’s never an easy decision to step away from something you’ve invested time & care into, & your perspective carries weight because of that. (1/5)

I think there is still value in maintaining a sense of collective support around the ANF as a unifying body, even while recognising its limitations. As you’ve said, it remains the only national organisation we currently have, & that alone gives it an important role, however imperfectly it may be fulfilling it at present. (2/5)
@DavidM581 @laughing_kooky @BackyardNudie

Your points around leadership, vetting, & overall effectiveness are important, & I agree these are areas that any organisation in this space must continually reflect on & strengthen. Constructive input, when it can be offered in a way that builds rather than divides, may still have a place in helping the ANF evolve over time. (3/5)
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The idea of a more formal political presence is certainly interesting, though I suspect it would come with its own challenges in terms of scale, resources, & community alignment. Perhaps it’s not necessarily an either-or situation, but something that could develop alongside existing structures if there were enough shared will & clarity of purpose? (4/5)
@DavidM581 @laughing_kooky @BackyardNudie

I feel there is still merit in supporting what exists, while encouraging steady improvement & continuing to demonstrate, through our own #Naturist conduct, social media representation of #Naturism, & the values we want the broader community to understand. Change in this space tends to be gradual, & often comes from a combination of advocacy, visibility, & consistency over time. (5/5)
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@SydneyJim @laughing_kooky @BackyardNudie Generally, the ANF committees past, present and future are very well intended but are grossly overwhelmed by the task at hand! 8 or so, with or without appropriately qualifications, on the ANF committee on a voluntary basis (largely unfunded) can not realistically achieve what our community needs particularly on a National basis. (2/2)

@DavidM581 @laughing_kooky @BackyardNudie Using #SocialMedia to explain what #naturism is & what it is not, I have found, has helped to bridge the gap for newcomers. Clear language around #respect, boundaries, & non-sexual intent is essential. If we grow this well enough, we can begin lightly coordinating with the ANF rather than working separately. Share what’s working, offer content, & help amplify each other. (1/2)