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Robjordan: T-shirts no longer available

2025-10-14T12:51:31Z

T-shirts no longer available

BananaSlug: /* Will people photograph me? */ Clarified language about photography restrictions and where they can/cannot actually be enforced.

2021-11-08T04:59:51Z

‎Will people photograph me?: Clarified language about photography restrictions and where they can/cannot actually be enforced.

BananaSlug: /* This is a protest event, so can I bring placards etc? What message should I communicate? */

2021-11-08T04:46:21Z

‎This is a protest event, so can I bring placards etc? What message should I communicate?

BananaSlug: /* Should I wear shoes? */ Added note about closed-toe shoes

2021-11-08T04:43:29Z

‎Should I wear shoes?: Added note about closed-toe shoes

BananaSlug: /* When is the next event? */ Added note about southern hemisphere rides occurring as soon as December

2021-11-08T04:40:47Z

‎When is the next event?: Added note about southern hemisphere rides occurring as soon as December

BananaSlug: /* Is it legal to be naked in public? */ Added note about safety in numbers regarding police

2021-11-08T04:39:46Z

‎Is it legal to be naked in public?: Added note about safety in numbers regarding police

Robjordan: Test editing page. (Fix a split-infinitive).

2018-08-26T12:42:40Z

Test editing page. (Fix a split-infinitive).

Bernardboase: Change link to Storey's article

2012-06-19T14:20:39Z

Change link to Storey's article

Erik Baas: Reverted edits by Janet Davis (talk) to last revision by Erik Baas

2012-06-13T20:53:08Z

Reverted edits by Janet Davis (talk) to last revision by Erik Baas

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2012-06-13T20:49:35Z

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 ===Are there any fundraising items you are selling?===
-Yes, we have [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/tshirt/tshirt.htm WNBR T-shirts]. Funds from the sale of the T-shirts are collected by [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Staff#Conrad_Schmidt Conrad Schmidt]. <!-- and WNBR 2005 year calendars. Funds from the T-shirt go into a legal fund for the defence of arrested cyclists. (This very old information does not seem to apply now).--> Various towns, cities and countries have their own fundraising items for sale. Check the [[List of rides]] for your nearest ride and follow the links to see what they might have.
+Various towns, cities and countries have their own fundraising items for sale. Check the [[List of rides]] for your nearest ride and follow the links to see what they might have.
 ===Can you send me pictures of naked people?===

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 ===Will people photograph me?===
-They might. If it makes you uncomfortable, let photographers know that they don't have permission to photograph you. Also, let other riders know this so they can tell photographers not to photograph you. Another approach is to keep your clothes on at the start of the ride, and take them off after you have left the assembly point. Both of these approaches will reduce photographs being taken at the start of the ride, but it's not possible to stop people from photographing during the ride.
+Depending on jurisdiction (e.g. in the USA), people are free to photograph anything they can see from public property.  Thus, they might try to photograph you. If it makes you uncomfortable, let photographers know that you do not want to be photographed. Also, let other riders know this so they can tell photographers not to photograph you. Another approach is to keep your clothes on at the start of the ride, and take them off after you have left the assembly point. Both of these approaches will reduce photographs being taken at the start of the ride, but it's not possible to stop people from photographing during the ride.
-local WNBR events often have documentary teams taking pictures and video, but they are generally considerate professional people and will try to keep your wishes in mind when covering the event. You can see many of their images on the [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ WNBR] website and publicity, which is sometimes shared with other related non-profit groups.
+Some rides start and end from a private venue (e.g. a bar, warehouse, or other private property agreeing to host the event). In these circumstances, the property owner or their authorized agent can ask individuals to leave.
 There will also be photographers at the event who use their images for other reasons, and you won't know without asking. If anyone is acting aggressively or suspiciously, or making you feel uncomfortable, please tell a WNBR team member or someone who can confront them, and tell them to back off and give people personal space. People need to understand the positive message of WNBR and understand that part of respecting each others' bodies is giving each other enough personal space to be comfortable. This is especially important for riders that have never been naked with strangers or in public before. They have their own issues they are dealing with and aggressive gawking or unwanted exposure adds an additional, unwanted complication to their experience. So speak up!
-Some rides deliberately spell out photography policies in order to avoid problem behaviour from photographers.  This seems to be helpful.  Visit the [[Photography_policy]] page for details.
+Some rides deliberately spell out photography policies in order to avoid problem behaviour from photographers.  This seems to be helpful.  Visit the [[Photography_policy]] page for details.  Keep in mind, though, that the ride organizers typically will not have power to enforce these polices on public property.
 ===Why don't people just let themselves be photographed?===

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	Don't feel limited by the main WNBR messages ("protest oil dependency", "curb car culture", "real rights for bikes", "celebrate body freedom"). You can communicate opposition to oil dependency through a number of specific local issues from the region/country of your ride. You may feel strongly opposed to your country's participation in the US led war in Iraq. It can be easily argued that this war wouldn't have happened if the world were no longer oil dependent. It would make sense to attend the World Naked Bike Ride in protest of the war in Iraq or any other conflict fueled by oil dependency.		Don't feel limited by the main WNBR messages ("protest oil dependency", "curb car culture", "real rights for bikes", "celebrate body freedom"). You can communicate opposition to oil dependency through a number of specific local issues from the region/country of your ride. You may feel strongly opposed to your country's participation in the US led war in Iraq. It can be easily argued that this war wouldn't have happened if the world were no longer oil dependent. It would make sense to attend the World Naked Bike Ride in protest of the war in Iraq or any other conflict fueled by oil dependency.
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		+	Depending on the jurisdiction, carrying/wearing protest slogans may create a stronger argument of the nude protest activity being protected speech.

	==Modesty and embarrassment==		==Modesty and embarrassment==

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 ===Should I wear shoes?===
-If you're not sure about this then you should wear some sort of footwear. This is epecially recommended if you have rough pedals. Sandals or flipflops will do. Most riders use footwear for safety and comfort reasons. If you're still planning to ride barefoot, it's advisable to try this out on an urban ride before cycling barefoot on World Naked Bike Ride.
+If you're not sure about this then you should wear some sort of footwear. This is especially recommended if you have rough pedals. Sandals or flipflops may do, but closed-toe shoes are safer. Most riders use footwear for safety and comfort reasons. If you're still planning to ride barefoot, it's advisable to try this out on an urban ride before cycling barefoot on World Naked Bike Ride.
 ===I don't own a bike, skates or skateboard. How can I participate?===

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 ===When is the next event?===
-Check the [[List of rides]] page. Most World Naked Bike Rides in the [[:Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations|southern hemisphere]] take place in mid-March. Most [[:Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations|northern hemisphere]] rides have traditionally taken place around the second Saturday in June. Please note that some locations may host rides earlier or later, and/or organise extra rides.
+Check the [[List of rides]] page. Most World Naked Bike Rides in the [[:Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations|southern hemisphere]] take place in December through mid-March. Most [[:Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations|northern hemisphere]] rides have traditionally taken place around the second Saturday in June. Please note that some locations may host rides earlier or later, and/or organise extra rides.
 ===Is there a ride happening near me?===

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 ===Is it legal to be naked in public?===
-It depends on the laws of the country that individual rides take place in. Public nudity is often more acceptable than you'd think, so long as the bahaviour of the naked people in question isn't lewd, aggressive or violent. For countries with stricter laws, the ride is "as bare as you dare" – full nudity is not mandatory!
+It depends on the laws of the country that individual rides take place in. Public nudity is often more acceptable than you'd think, so long as the behaviour of the naked people in question isn't lewd, aggressive or violent. For countries with stricter laws, the ride is "as bare as you dare" – full nudity is not mandatory! Even if the local law prohibits nudity, police typically won't take action to cite/arrest riders participating in a large group ride - safety in numbers!
 ===Why are you riding naked?===

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 ===How can I organize or get involved in a local ride?===
-You are invited to not only ride with us but also to help organize a WNBR event in the city of your choosing. All you have to do is fill out the sign-up form (at http://worldnakedbikeride.org) and we will help you set up a web page with all the necessary information, such as meeting and after party location. There are other resources on the main WNBR site as well that you may find interesting and useful. There resources include info on helping you promote an event and other ideas and suggestions for organizing rides.
+You are invited not only to ride with us but also to help organize a WNBR event in the city of your choosing. All you have to do is fill out the sign-up form (at http://worldnakedbikeride.org) and we will help you set up a web page with all the necessary information, such as meeting and after party location. There are other resources on the main WNBR site as well that you may find interesting and useful. There resources include info on helping you promote an event and other ideas and suggestions for organizing rides.
 Anybody who wants to organize a meeting to organize a ride, please post it on the main announcement list.

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 :''See also Wikipedia's article on [[wikipedia:Issues in social nudity#Children|Issues in social nudity]] as it relates to children.''
-:''Read Mark Storey's essay "[http://www.fcn.ca/children_2.htm Children, Social Nudity and Scholarly Study]".''
+:''Read Mark Storey's essay "[http://o2binsxm.com/childrenandsocialnudity.htm Children, Social Nudity and Scholarly Study]".''
 ===Can children participate in the event?===