Being More Folks Favorable and Fat Shaming Dilemmas

FKK Educational Bit About Fat Shaming And Being Folks Positive:
“Individuals favorable,” based on our world view, is about not judging an individual based on anything but the way they behave. Below you will see an interaction that took place last night on the Nudist Portal Facebook wall. However , before you read it, I would love to simply make a couple of points quite clear
The FKK people positive prognosis is one of approval. Do we view those who are overweight or underweight? Yes. But it’s not our place to judge these people. Firstly, every individual differs, and everyone has health issues. We do not know this history, we also have no idea what this person is doing as a way to live a healthy life.
By bound to judgement, folks assume that they know what that man has been through and what physical dilemmas they have been compelled to deal with. Also, the wellbeing of a man cannot be measured in pounds or inches.
Individuals Positive Fat Shaming
The USA is, for the most part, a free nation. Individuals have the right to choose the way to lead their lives, and if they’re happy then they truly are doing a great job. To be able to see the person for who they are, people have to look past the external appearances and see the person for who they really are.
Sensitivity to other people is a major focus of the folks positive approach we take at FKK. We don’t consider that offering advice on sensitive or private issues unless an individual asks for an opinion. But if asked, we believe in telling that individual exactly what you think.
All of us want to feel accepted – it is human nature. One negative comment (even with fair good intentions at heart) could have a long lasting profound effect on someone’s body image and general head. I mention general head because I am interested in being clear our folks favorable prognosis does not start or finish with body image and weight.
The individuals positive ideal applies to numerous facets of life and human interaction. Intimidation is a fantastic example of behaviour that cannot and shouldn’t be endured. Bullying does not have to mean physically attacking someone and causing bodily harm. A comment could leave scars that last a lifetime and this is something we tend not to approve of and truthfully do not tolerate.
Our members are expected to act and interact in a respectful manner. Sometimes folks might unknowingly say things or behave in ways that could have negative repercussions. In such situations we anticipate those people to express some form of sincere remorse (notably since the the opinions weren’t intended to be hurtful). Saying sorry is in no way a show of weakness; if anything, it is a show of moral and ethical stature.
Online and offline we urge folks to think of the repercussions of what they say and how they say it. Understanding that our actions affect others is the initial step to becoming a people favorable and civilized society.
And without further ado, here is the post that began it, followed by the dialogue (I removed people’ names as needed for privacy concerns).
We shared a connection to photographer Jose Ferreira’s chain, “Body Language”
Brian Anthony Kraemer: I don’t believe that is wonderful. If I found a bluebird or a butterfly or a squirrel or any species of creature that fat I ‘dn’t believe it was amazing either. That woman must get on an all plants-established diet (vegan) and keep up her walking along the coastline.
“Mr.Y” Replies: How can you know she doesn’t already do all that ?
Felicity Jones Remarks: Brian, among the cornerstones of the FKK value system is that it is not our place to judge what YouTube Censorship Gives All Users the Power to Censor looks like, regardless of how large or small they might be. Opinions like yours can go a very long way as far as hurting that person’s self esteem and self-image. Frankly, such comments are totally unacceptable. Stephen additionally makes a good point.
Research has shown that many overweight individuals do not eat any differently from slim people, and size is often not an accurate measure of how healthy a man is. (You can be quite a thin person who eats nothing but junk food & never exercises!) You don’t understand this girl, her background, her genes, her diet or exercise regimen, so do not presume to understand what is best for her health and wellbeing. Why don’t we reiterate, it’s not your place nor ours to judge or make medical recommendations.
“Mr.Z” Opinions: I agree with Nudist Portal but I will say that it is challenging to find the balance between fighting obesity/encouraging a healthy weight and additionally not judging individuals. I would never say anything to offend anyone, but what IS the proper means to promote a healthy weight without outrage corpulent individuals or promoting sex?
Felicity Answers: “Mr.Z”, what anyone can do is have a healthful lifestyle and lead by example. But other than that we should accept them. And basically just offer help or advice if they ask you for it. It’s offensive to visit your own notions of how that person should alter their body or lifestyle, particularly when you don’t know the individual’s medical history.

To be proactive, you may also write and talk about it, bring up the dilemma, and raise consciousness. (But it ain’t easy and you’ve to be dedicated!) This really is a good post on this particular topic: ‘What’s Wrong With Fat Shaming? Fat shaming ought to be self-explanatory, but it is really kind of tricky to’ [click here to see the whole post]
Brian Anthony Kraemer Replies: I know my words are not politically correct, but I do not believe the argument that this is healthy. Give me one example of any species on the planet apart from human beings who are grossly overweight and still find a way to congratulate each other on how amazing they may be. If the woman pictured has some form of thyroid imbalance or other uncommon physical difficulty that makes being obese a essential, then her attempts to do the best she can with what she’s got, and her effort to beat it, is amazing, but I won’t say the obesity is wonderful.
If someone’s face is horrifically marred by accident or disease, he may be inwardly amazing, his spirit, his delight and happiness and strength of character may be delightful, but I’m not going to set a photograph of his frightening look on Facebook and entitle it, “Some wonderful pictures.”
Felicity: Brian, the purpose we were attempting to make is about not judging another individual depending on their appearance / size. It is *not* about whether you think it’s “wonderful” or not. You’re entitled for your own view about the beauty of any piece of artwork, or what you consider attractive in a person, as is everyone. But judging & fat shaming are different, and don’t do any good for anyone.
What would you think of the “individuals positive” outlook? Fat shaming? Have you ever experienced Fat Shaming or almost any Body Shaming? What did Naturist Book Review of Nakedness and The Bible do about it?
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Jordan Blum is a lifelong nudie and co founder of Naturist Portal.