The Hidden Battle Against Naturism: Discrimination by Payment Processors
The Hidden Battle Against Naturism: Discrimination by Payment Processors
As a proud member of the naturist community, I believe in promoting body positivity, respect for nature, and the simple joy of living without unnecessary barriers. Yet, despite the inclusive and non-sexual values of naturism, our movement faces challenges that go unnoticed by many: discrimination by merchant and payment processing companies.
Many payment processors unfairly classify nudist and naturist websites under the same category as adult content or pornography. This outdated and prejudiced policy results in these companies refusing to process payments for memberships or services on naturist platforms. By equating naturism with adult industries, they disregard the principles of our community and undermine our efforts to grow and thrive.
What does this mean for naturism?
It becomes harder for naturist websites and organisations to grow, as we are forced to rely on manual membership processes instead of automated systems.
Potential members may be deterred by cumbersome payment options, slowing the expansion of our community.
The underlying message is clear: naturism, despite being a legitimate, wholesome lifestyle, is being unfairly marginalised.
This isn't just about payment systems; its about a deeper bias that stifles the growth and acceptance of naturism. By limiting our ability to operate like any other community, these policies hinder our mission to normalise and celebrate the naturist lifestyle.
What can we do?
1. Raise Awareness: Share this message within your circles. The more people who know about this issue, the stronger our collective voice.
2. Support Naturist Platforms: If you're part of a naturist organisation or site, support them by manually processing memberships or contributing in other ways.
3. Advocate for Change: Reach out to payment processors and demand fair treatment for naturist organisations. Our values deserve to be recognised for what they arenot mislabelled and dismissed.
4. Collaborate on Solutions: Explore alternative, inclusive payment systems that align with our communitys values.
Naturism is about freedom, respect, and harmony with nature. Its time we demand the same respect from the systems that power our world. Lets stand together to challenge this unfair treatment and ensure that our community continues to grow and thrive.
At its best, naturism is about freedom, respect, and harmony with nature. At its worst, it discriminates against families with children and single males. And what does it use against unsanctioned naturists? Payment systems.
I've been told to bring bring legal affidavits to bring my minor children to naturist resorts, disregarding my legal parental rights. At others, I've been denied payment through the resort itself, citing their pay wall, with no option to pay cash. We don't need banks or outsiders to kill naturism, we're doing it just fine against ourselves.
That is not what is driving that. It is when attached people who aren't open with their spouses have a charge show up on their credit card and then report it as fraudulent. That's what triggers their system as saying it isn't a legitimate charge.
That is not what is driving that.
In my case I called a resort about visiting with a friend using another website (hipcamp) that accepted my payment. I was told I had to register on their resort website and got an error message. They said they couldn't accept my registration (even if I copied all the info requested) and I'd have to get a refund from hipcamp which I did. The resort shut down a few months later.
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