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Now new naturist Web sites appear online on a daily basis. A large proportion of these are unedited and contain info and reports that are largely unverified. FKK has decided to do what it does best--making a reliable magazine and Beach Guide--at precisely the same time using fresh technologies to further people's accessibility to the advice the organization can provide. What you probably not see at the FKK Web site are chat areas and message boards, never-ending lists of Web links, daily updates--these FKK will leave to the Web sites of its members and affiliates. This is where FKK stands at the start of the awesome century. Its members are loyal--retention rates stay above 80 percent--and retain much of the volunteer, grassroots spirit that helped to transfer problems of body-independence out of the midcentury dark ages of corporate nudism. It's created as the leading promoter for nude use on appropriate public and private lands. Its magazine is a model and standard for many naturist publications. It stays creative, even to introducing terms for example "canuding," "topfree," "nude recreation," and "family-friendly" into the common language. With all of its diversity and idiosyncrasies, The Naturist Society moves ahead in a largely unified front, proclaiming still that "Body Endorsement is the Idea--Nude Recreation is the Way." Expect even more from FKK in the decades to come. Naturism, or nudism as it is sometimes called, is typically defined as the practice of going bare, particularly in a mixed social setting. While precise as far as it goes, the standard definition fails to grasp the "why" of nudism -- why do people decide to be naturists? Individual answers to that question vary considerably. For some, nudism is http://wiki.fos.be/w/index.php?title=FKK-Membership-Affiliate-Nudist-Clubs--More-d considered lifestyle; for others, it really is no more complicated than a day at the nearest nude beach. What connects both of these extremes is the sense of liberty naturist actions provide. It may be a matter of simple relaxation---first-time skinny-dippers often marvel at how great it feels to be clothing-free---or there may be something more deep. For many, the social nudity that helps define nudism is personally liberating; through it, we come not only to accept ourselves but others. As we say here at The Naturist Society, "Body Acceptance is the Idea, Nude Recreation is the Way."(For a brief history of The Naturist Society and naturism, see http://www.tortosa.ebretic.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=shoes-socks-and-t-shirt-I-sat-there-for-1020-min-y . Who are "the naturists?" Broadly speaking, anyone who practices nude diversion, social nudity, or both. By that standard, there are many millions of naturists worldwide, notably in Europe, North America, Australia and Fresh Zealand. According to a 2006 Roper Poll, one in four Americans---about 70 million individuals---have skinny dipped or sunbathed in the nude. And while not all of them are naturists, the rapid growth the nude recreation industry has experienced in recent years indicates many are. No longer confined to small, secret enclaves, now's naturists have a variety of recreational and social releases. Publicly owned sites like Miami-Dade County's Haulover Beach, Long Island's Fire Island, Toronto's Hanlan's Point, and San Diego's Black's Beach now welcome naturists, as do hundreds of clubs, resorts, and campgrounds across North America What do naturists mean when they talk about "social nudity" and "naked recreation?" Numerous stuff. But first, it is crucial that you understand what they don't mean. Misconceptions aside, nudism is not a code word for "sex" (see below). When naturists talk about "social nudity" and "nude diversion" they mean simply that---naked group tasks. The assortment of actions changes enormously. There are naked backpackers, canoeists, kayakers, scuba divers---even skydivers. For less adventurous types, there's everything from the conventional day trip to the nude beach or swimming hole to house parties, chartered cruises and weekend excursions to nude resorts or campgrounds. Most things that can be done clothed can be done unclothed---and usually it is a lot more enjoyable. What about the law; isn't "social nudity" prohibited?