I live in San Francisco so I'm used to different types of fringe groups doing their different things, but something happened last night when I was at the library and I'm wondering if I should talk to someone at city hall or the library about it.
I went to the library around 8 o'clock last night and as I was leaving, I had to walk by one of their meeting rooms in order to get to the exit. I could hear someone talking so I glanced over and sitting there in the meeting room was a man who was completely naked. There was a woman there as well, but she was clothed. They had left the door ajar. Then I saw the sign on the door and it had the name of the group on it. Turns out it's a local society of naked people.
Now, I'm probably more liberal than most people, having speant years living in Europe, and I generally have a "live and let live" attitude. But I think this was pushing things a bit too far, even if it is in San Francisco. There are beaches for this type of thing. They could have had the meeting in someone's house instead. I was just so stunned that I walked right out of the library. Should I do something about this? This is a public library.
Paul & Joe
I would definitely want to do something about this. It is a public place, and even if the door is closed, it won't stop someone from coming in. I think the general attitude there is probably that it's late and no one will come. I go to libraries late, too...I wouldn't be thrilled to see naked people sitting there. It's the "right" thing to do, by taking it somewhere private, where it won't offend adults, and where it's far from children.
1this seems like a fake post cuz ive never heard of this happening but whatever...
public library meaning all people can use it. there was a sign on the door so obviously the administration knew what was going on.. you can say whatever you want (but why would you start trouble if you were "liberal" and "it didnt really bother you that much". you were just surprised to see it, and you werent traumatized for life, so i would just let it go and forget about it.. if it does bother you, then don't look next time or avoid the library on the days that these gatherings occur.
2What's so terrible about nudity? Get over it and mind your own business. I know that my public library wouldn't allow this, but whatever.
3You could mention to the library that the nudist club actually spends time nude during their meetings. They need to know that, because one of the stipulations of using library rooms is that the meetings are open to the public.
If the library knows and allows it, then you should request they maintain a closed-door policy during nude meetings. It was surprising enough to you - imagine if you had a young child with you!
4There's a group like this where I live and they are very in-your-face about it. They go out on the street and hand out flyers while they're naked. I just ignore them as best I can.
5Mind your own business.
"Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it"
6Mins your own business seems slightly harsh. She isn't necessarily judging the people or saying there is something wrong with a naked society but she is uncomfortable by it. A library is a public place where people to go read, get work done etc. and nakedness does seem a little bit inappropriate. It definitely has the ability to make those who are utilizing the facility uncomfortable. I would talk to someone about it.
7hah ha remember what chair his butt was on and don't sit on it, ever lol
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8that was funny comment-justanerd!
9God that would be weird. I don't know about it being especially appropriate there. Especially you know, if children are running around or something. There's a time and place but that isn't it to me either. It just seems ridiculous. Some guy sitting there with his hairy parts on the chair and his (you know) hanging out. There's a reason to put those babies away in a nice pair of briefs you know? Besides what would they do if you just walked in and started staring at all of them? You would have the right after all it's a public library. Hee hee hee.
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