[nmudz_009]

Uh becoz we're human and not animals. also, to all people saying its perfectly natural for kids to see nudity, theres a reason nudity on tv is rated 18. How wud any1 be able to get any work done or think of anything intelligent, when presumably we'd think of nothing but sex? What about uniform? Wat about bullet proof vests? Are u guys crazy or what? Adults are meant to look mature an strong atleast compared to a naked ,vulnerble screaming baby.

[student1234567891]

imagine all those people who dont wipe their butt properly - it would smell and would hardly be aesthetically pleasing... unless that's your scene

[Aphotic Cosmos]

(Original post by nmudz_009)
Uh becoz we're human and not animals. also, to all people saying its perfectly natural for kids to see nudity, theres a reason nudity on tv is rated 18. How wud any1 be able to get any work done or think of anything intelligent, when presumably we'd think of nothing but sex? What about uniform? Wat about bullet proof vests? Are u guys crazy or what? Adults are meant to look mature an strong atleast compared to a naked ,vulnerble screaming baby.

Humans are animals. Sorry bro.

[mikeylawson]

Me and my mates discussed this the other day. It'd be nice if everyone was naked.

[imperial maniac]

Because most people aren't that sexy naked.

[nmudz_009]

(Original post by Aphotic Cosmos)
Humans are animals. Sorry bro.

...is that all
And no we're not, or we wudnt have the word "human." why else wud we bother to make the distinction. We're more intelligent than they are and sex isnt the only thing on our minds. And...live in the jungle mate?

[imperial maniac]

(Original post by mikeylawson)
Me and my mates discussed this the other day. It'd be nice if everyone was naked.

Oh really?

[mikeylawson]

(Original post by imperial maniac)


Oh really?

A fair point but a small price to pay.

[Aphotic Cosmos]

(Original post by nmudz_009)
...is that all
And no we're not, or we wudnt have the word "human." why else wud we bother to make the distinction. And...live in the jungle mate?

Bit dim, maybe?

We are distinct from other species of animal. That doesn't mean we aren't animals. Blackbirds and sparrows are distinct species, they are both animals. Humans and chimps are distinct species, they are both animals.

[nmudz_009]

(Original post by Aphotic Cosmos)
Bit dim, maybe?

We are distinct from other species of animal. That doesn't mean we aren't animals. Blackbirds and sparrows are distinct species, they are both animals. Humans and chimps are distinct species, they are both animals.

Lool how can you keep arguing over the definition of animal, when the fact remains that there are simply more advantages to being clothed than not,regardless. And we humans are the only beings smart enuff to have realized that.

[Aphotic Cosmos]

(Original post by nmudz_009)
Lool how can you keep arguing over the definition of animal, when the fact remains that there are simply more advantages to being clothed than not,regardless. And we humans are the only beings smart enuff to have realized that.

Because you don't recognise the fact that we are animals.

The ability to talk, to reason, to invent . . . these are not uniquely human traits. Other animals have basic languages that we are only beginning to understand, but which are quite complex sometimes. A large variety of monkeys, all the apes and a few other mammals and birds can use tools, some of which have only been developed recently through adaptation to changing environments. As for reasoning . . . we are still discovering so much about the Great Apes, where the spark of sapience may be found, or may have already been found without our knowledge. They're certainly capable of feeling similar emotions to us and solving fairly complex puzzles, even mathematical problems.

We are just one species out of billions, and we have our part to play in this world but we are not special at all. Just lucky.

[stroppyninja]

Frowned upon? I like to have a healthy breeze around my nether regions.
If you ever stumble upon a nudist area, you'll realise that it is ENTIRELY floppy old men.
If everyone else went around naked, then sure, I'll let my bell swing in the breeze on fine Summer days, have no issues with my appearance.
I think before society could accept this criminalisation of clothes, we would have to get rid of the crushing self-esteem issues of people today, and show people that we aren't all models and porn stars.

[nmudz_009]

(Original post by Aphotic Cosmos)
Because you don't recognise the fact that we are animals.

The ability to talk, to reason, to invent . . . these are not uniquely human traits. Other animals have basic languages that we are only beginning to understand, but which are quite complex sometimes. A large variety of monkeys, all the apes and a few other mammals and birds can use tools, some of which have only been developed recently through adaptation to changing environments. As for reasoning . . . we are still discovering so much about the Great Apes, where the spark of sapience may be found, or may have already been found without our knowledge. They're certainly capable of feeling similar emotions to us and solving fairly complex puzzles, even mathematical problems.

We are just one species out of billions, and we have our part to play in this world but we are not special at all. Just lucky.

...And hence we shudnt wear clothes? Sound logic but it doesnt work in practice. By the same logic we shud get a cheetah to drink petrol like a car just bcoz the acceleration rivals each other. the car wud carry on but the cheetah wud drop dead. Similarly our lives demand clothes. My above post lists implications u seem to have ignored. Speech, thought, etc may not be uniquely human but our society is.

[Boobies.]

(Original post by Pwn4g3_P13)
just not in front of peoples children

You're missing the point.


Yes, I would love a society in which it was perfectly acceptable to walk freely naked. When its warm, I'd much, much prefer to walk around in the buff.

[Pwn4g3_P13]

(Original post by Boobies.)
You're missing the point.


Yes, I would love a society in which it was perfectly acceptable to walk freely naked. When its warm, I'd much, much prefer to walk around in the buff.

Don't we all!winkyface TBH i was just setting myself up for a 'face at crotch height joke' but your point is still valid.

EDIT Also, tee-hee bewbies.

[Cornish student]

(Original post by KJane)
Everyone keeps saying about how cold you'd get in winter but what about summer? Clothes may make you sweat like nobody's business but they protect you from the Sun, we'd all burn to a crisp and probably increase our risk of getting skin cancer with so much exposure to UV rays if we were always naked. Even with suncream you always keep needing to reapply it and what about areas you couldn't comfortably reach yourself like your back?

We'd forever be like them blokes in the fosters advert having to rub suncream on our friends, only they won't have budgie smugglers...

i agree which is why I said wearing clothes for comfort or protective reasons is fair enough. I just dont think it should be compulsory for people to wear them if they really dont want to

On a side note, the guy in the budgie smugglers looks nicer than the one in the red boardies

[Cornish student]

(Original post by nmudz_009)
...And hence we shudnt wear clothes? Sound logic but it doesnt work in practice. By the same logic we shud get a cheetah to drink petrol like a car just bcoz the acceleration rivals each other. the car wud carry on but the cheetah wud drop dead. Similarly our lives demand clothes. My above post lists implications u seem to have ignored. Speech, thought, etc may not be uniquely human but our society is.

I think hes actually saying we shouldnt be forced to wear clothes. Our lives do not demand the use of clothes at all times. There are many places where it is no more suitable to wear clothes than not (such as the beach, parks on hot days and swimming pools).

Wearing clothes for safety is another issue entirely because that protects us from being damaged. However, wearing clothes in the name of "decency" is a bit of a moot point because being decent is in the eyes of the beholder!

[Walter Ego]

I love being naked, and always seek out naturist beaches when on holiday. I don't feel any need to walk around the supermarket nude, or go on some crusade to encourage others to do the same as me. When relaxing in an appropriate enviroment such as a beach, my own garden or similar I find it more comfortable without clothes when the climate permits. I have noticed that the nudist beaches tend to be more popular with Scandanavian peoples whom have a more relaxed attitude to sex and nudity, and as such I have always found the atmosphere to be more calm, friendly and relaxed than on clothed beaches. I have never seen any activity or behaviour which has led me to be concerned for the welbeing of children, and there are usually a great many families enjoying the sun. I do find there to be more of an atmosphere on clothed beaches, whether to do with peoples insecurities making them defensive, or just the British being British. As I say, I don't agree with these naturist activists trying to change society to allow them to wander around all over with no consideration for others, but in the right place, I love it.

[barnetlad]

(Original post by Walter Ego)
I love being naked, and always seek out naturist beaches when on holiday. I don't feel any need to walk around the supermarket nude, or go on some crusade to encourage others to do the same as me. When relaxing in an appropriate enviroment such as a beach, my own garden or similar I find it more comfortable without clothes when the climate permits. I have noticed that the nudist beaches tend to be more popular with Scandanavian peoples whom have a more relaxed attitude to sex and nudity, and as such I have always found the atmosphere to be more calm, friendly and relaxed than on clothed beaches. I have never seen any activity or behaviour which has led me to be concerned for the welbeing of children, and there are usually a great many families enjoying the sun. I do find there to be more of an atmosphere on clothed beaches, whether to do with peoples insecurities making them defensive, or just the British being British. As I say, I don't agree with these naturist activists trying to change society to allow them to wander around all over with no consideration for others, but in the right place, I love it.

I've found the same relaxed approach on foreign nudist beaches, a contrast from the two in Britain I've visited.

[AppleBobbing]

(Original post by starburst01)
What's the point in wearing clothes tbh. Most people say it's shameful to not wear any because that's what they were conditioned to believe over the last 2000 or so years, but other then that I see no reason to wear clothes. Except when it's cold but what about people in the tropics, why do they wear clothes?

Personally I don't like wearing clothes because they make me feel constricted and I like showing off my muscular aesthetics. I don't see any need to wear clothes. But I wear them anyway because that's the norm

It might be to do with the fact that over 1/3 of UK adults are overweight or obese..