Why is nudism/clothing-optional/naturism not allowed on Couchers.org?
We understand that being nude with others can be consensual and non-sexual, and we respect that many people genuinely
live a nudist/naturist/clothing-free lifestyle for many different reasons. However, nudism and similar practices
presents a number of problems on couch surfing platforms like Couchers.org, such as:
1. Nudism can give some people the wrong impression about couch surfing, cause confusion, or even deter people from
couch surfing altogether.
2. While many nudists genuinely have no sexual intent, some people exploit this label to engage in inappropriate or
sexualized behavior, which erodes trust in the community, and can create unsafe situations.
3. A disproportionate amount of moderation and support resources have been required to review, investigate, and address
reports related to nudism. Prior to this change, users who identified as nudists were banned for other violations of
the Community Guidelines, our Terms of Service, or other policies almost 30 times more frequently than other users.
For these reasons, nudism and similar practices are not allowed.
This includes, but is not limited to, practicing nudism while hosting or surfing (staying with a host), attending events
or meetups, and in groups, messaging, and on profiles. Circumventing this policy by directly or indirectly mentioning,
suggesting, or asking about nudism in communications on or off-platform, is not allowed. Violation of this policy will
result in a permanent ban.
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