Burning NAKED

[Eric]

But one thing that does irk me, is the suggestion or implication that if I choose not to be naked in public, BM or default, that I'm somehow not expressing myself to the fullest/limiting my freedom/conforming to the norm/afraid of others judging me/embarrassed/ashamed of my body/a prude.

I'm quite open about the fact that I don't get naked in public, and if somebody doesn't like that choice they can go fuck themselves, honestly. If anyone gives you grief about the same, you are free to tell them to do likewise.

[ygmir]

But one thing that does irk me, is the suggestion or implication that if I choose not to be naked in public, BM or default, that I'm somehow not expressing myself to the fullest/limiting my freedom/conforming to the norm/afraid of others judging me/embarrassed/ashamed of my body/a prude.

I'm quite open about the fact that I don't get naked in public, and if somebody doesn't like that choice they can go fuck themselves, honestly. If anyone gives you grief about the same, you are free to tell them to do likewise.

exactly!! and we'll back ya........well Eric will back ya, I'll be behind him cheering!!

[lucky420]

But one thing that does irk me, is the suggestion or implication that if I choose not to be naked in public, BM or default, that I'm somehow not expressing myself to the fullest/limiting my freedom/conforming to the norm/afraid of others judging me/embarrassed/ashamed of my body/a prude.

I'm quite open about the fact that I don't get naked in public, and if somebody doesn't like that choice they can go fuck themselves, honestly. If anyone gives you grief about the same, you are free to tell them to do likewise.

exactly!! and we'll back ya........well Eric will back ya, I'll be behind him cheering!!

Tongue in cheek.

[Simon of the Playa]

NEVER NUDES UNITE!

[media]

[ygmir]

*joins hands with Eric and Simon in solidarity*

[Simon of the Playa]

2014....all denim cut-off shorts, all of the time.

[Tiahaar]

Tiahaar reads through thread, slowly backs away and rides off to Where-They-Who-Should-Go-Naked live
"Nope, not gonna touch it "

[Elliot]

But one thing that does irk me, is the suggestion or implication that if I choose not to be naked in public, BM or default, that I'm somehow not expressing myself to the fullest/limiting my freedom/conforming to the norm/afraid of others judging me/embarrassed/ashamed of my body/a prude.

Just in case I did not express myself clearly: I back you 100%. NOBODY tells anybody how to dress (or not dress). I might joke about it, since I go naked a lot myself, but it would be entirely in a friendly / tongue-in-cheek / you-may-notice-it-is-myself-I'm-making-fun-of / I-think-you-know-me-better-than-to-take-me-seriously spirit.

Come to think of it... we have a running gag here on ePlaya: Sometimes we tell somebody "Show us your tits". That's a somewhat self-deprecating joke. It is a reminder that some men on this planet are actually so crude as to say that and mean it, which reflects poorly on all men. So we feel that here on ePlaya we all know each other well enough (or soon will) to make such a joke in the knowledge, or at least expectation, that nobody will take offense.
In fact, if I ever say "show us your tits" to a lady on ePlaya, it would constitute a statement of respect.

20 ePlayans will now pick this apart, but that's how I feel and interpret it.

[Elliot]

Tiahaar reads through thread, slowly backs away and rides off to Where-They-Who-Should-Go-Naked live
"Nope, not gonna touch it "

Awww, come on Tiahaar -- SHOW US YOUR BUTT!

[GreyCoyote]

Awww... c'mon Elliot. SHOW US YER TITS!

Oh wait. I'm straight. (very confused here, and it's all YOUR fault!)

[Stray Dog]

I was only naked after dark, out at the airport. Just thought I'd share.

[Elliot]

Awww... c'mon Elliot. SHOW US YER TITS!

Oh wait. I'm straight. (very confused here, and it's all YOUR fault!)

All right.... This picture earned a giggle or two last time, so I guess I can post it again. And there are female boobies for you, GreyCoyote. (It may be necessary to scroll down.)

[Simon of the Playa]

[media]

[Captain Goddammit]

some men on this planet are actually so crude as to say that and mean it, which reflects poorly on all men....

In fact, if I ever say "show us your tits" to a lady on ePlaya, it would constitute a statement of respect.

Lol... say that to the First Mate sometime. She'll just respectfully show them and not worry about what the moral majority thinks.

[Agaton]

Would that apply to any of us?

[Savannah]

There's nothing wrong with wanting to see someone topless--or shirtless--but the use of "show me your tits" here on ePlaya seems primarily contemptuous (reducing a sparklepony to his or her body parts) or a statement of garden-variety lust, which is a little friendlier, but not remarkable.

[GreyCoyote]

Or in my case, childishly refusing to pass-up a wonderful opportunity to heckle Elliot.

[Savannah]

. . . Which I can appreciate.

[GreyCoyote]

Which is why we all love you.

(Warning: shameless fawning and adoration here, aka thread drift! LOL)

[Savannah]

You're just trying to show everyone the TRUE path to Booblightenment.

[GreyCoyote]

Drat! She is wise to me! Foiled again!

(being the shy and retiring creature I am, I must now consult with Ygmir and Elliot in the Man Cave to develop a recovery position. These eplaya vixen are getting wiley!)

[Savannah]

Drat! She is wise to me! Foiled again!

(being the shy and retiring creature I am, I must now consult with Ygmir and Elliot in the Man Cave to develop a recovery position. These eplaya vixen are getting wiley!)

I'd be really careful of any advice Ygmir gives you about a recovery position.

[Elliot]

There's nothing wrong with wanting to see someone topless--or shirtless--but the use of "show me your tits" here on ePlaya seems primarily contemptuous (reducing a sparklepony to his or her body parts) or a statement of garden-variety lust, which is a little friendlier, but not remarkable.

OYYY!!! Ouch! Sorry! I must have read something into that phrase that is not there for... ... maybe only for me. Now that I have been (rightfully) encouraged to think about it, I recognize that with the spectacular variety of personalities on ePlaya, of course there are people who think differently than I do!

As for sparkle-ponies in this context.... Yes, I remember it now. Some ePlayans have used that phrase to dismiss/demean (perceived) clueless posters. I had plum forgotten that.

So.... I plead guilty to wishful thinking.

As for the sport / pastime / hobby / art-form of Elliot-heckling.... Show us your heckling! Gotta have some fun around here!

[ygmir]

Drat! She is wise to me! Foiled again!

(being the shy and retiring creature I am, I must now consult with Ygmir and Elliot in the Man Cave to develop a recovery position. These eplaya vixen are getting wiley!)

I'd be really careful of any advice Ygmir gives you about a recovery position.

hey now........I'll have you know, I've yet to find a position that can't be recovered from........time, is a beautiful thing!!

[Savannah]

[Captain Goddammit]

"Show us your tits" on eplaya is indeed a great way to dismiss everything someone says, particularly a ticket-beggar.
When Elliot is the subject, it's a way of torturing everyone else!

[pink]

At the burn, you'd have to say to me "DONT show us yer tits!"

Jes sayin'

[Captain Goddammit]

Yesterday afternoon we were home making dinner and a bible thumping Jesus pamphlet handing out yahoo rang the doorbell. Charlie had on a next-to-nuthin', boobs-hanging-out lingerie thingie on (gotta love a girl who always cooks dinner in such a uniform) and she said "should I?"
I said "Hell go for it"
So she answered the door... the bible boy just handed her the pamphlet and ran off lol.

So I told my buddy Jeff. He said two Mormon girls had just come to his place. He was all dirty, working on cars in his garage. To get him to listen to their stuff they offered "we could change and get dirty with you".
Jeff said "You did NOT just say that to me... "
They still didn't get it, either!

[Aurelia]

I spent years becoming a genuine NYC Sparkleponie of note, and although there are indeed some eplayans who use the term derisively I think they need to show theirs productively.
Always ready as we are listening to those of other persuasions

xoA.

[Tiahaar]

Tiahaar looks through binoculars at thread from a safe distance, moons Elliot, lols at Simon's Late to Meeting video (omg!!) and gets a great idea from the Captain on how to surprise the missionaries...'show me your abs!'