I heard that AANR does not do background checks on their members. Is this true? If so why should I bother to join this American Association if some of their members may be pedos or pervs. I only want to go to places with my kids that are safe. I also heard that they support swingers resorts. I want to get these facts straight which is why I am hear asking. Thanks!

Nudists say God does wants us to be naked because we were born this way so why then did He make us clothes?

So I have a question… AANR & TNS – I have been searching high and low for any substantial accomplishments by those two organizations and for some reason I cant find any outside sources. Can someone explain to me what they really do and what the money they charge goes towards? TNS, from what I gather is mostly a magazine publication and AANR seems to be a hub to promote specific organizations that pay them (and I saw the news paper – not worth the price of a yearly membership). So again – why should I (as an individual) pay them? Thanks everyone :)

I have seen some interaction online about the use of pen names. Seems like some people in the nudist community feel that it is not proper. I simply dont understand the issue here since some of the greatest writers and journalists use pen names. I have writer friends that use pen names as well and they feel that people have a right to privacy and that it should be a personal choice as well as a professional right.

So does anyone know what really happened with San Onofre Nude Beach? Rumors have it that AANR negotiated some sort of deal to close it down while others claim that TNS & NAC are to blame for jumping the gun and going to court. Does anyone know the truth? AANR & TNS are blaming each other, would be nice to know what really happened!