Well Kathleen, that is one way to look at it. (Although I am sure those that created the segregated bath houses were not thinking of themselves as "prejudiced against families.")
On the other hand, having an environment where I am not "leared" at by men who don't know how to behave in a co-ed nude situation is rather refreshing. And a public, free bath house is just the sort of place where that could and probably would be a problem. In private, paid facilities there are enforced behavior standards. Out in the wild, so to speak, you takes your chances. But then, these places aren't usually as accessable as Tecopa. AND there is no enforcement of anything at Tecopa. I would love to say that Tecopa is old and from another time, and that would be true. However, the world is no more friendly to co-ed nude recreation "now" than it was "then." I spend a lot of time at family-oriented nudist resorts. And you would be amazed at the "fear of exposure" nudists live with. They fear for their jobs. They fear that their pictures will end up on the internet due to cell phones. I don't share this fear. But I do respect why it exists. Cheers, Robin -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 6:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Boondocking] prejudice In a message dated 11/11/04 10:25:23 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: tecopa If you want to soak with your son go to the free "ditch" that folks here have mentioned. I for one liked having a women's bath house. Not that I am against co-ed. I just also enjoy a women's only environment as well. And with the free "ditch" you can have what you want. Robin >> I have always boycotted tecopa because of their prejudice against families soaking together. I have NEVER been to another hot spring that practices that prejudice. There are plenty out there and I keep busy with them. Three chears for places where all are welcome to soak together. I am sure that there are those of certain religions and races and (sexes too as you describe) and ages and sexual orientation that want to perpetuate prejudice --- they can have at it. I have found plenty of places that welcome all! Kathleen ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/z1TolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To reply to this message, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Boondocking/post?act=reply&messageNum=7512 Please do not reply to this message via email. More information here: http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/messages/messages-23.html <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Boondocking/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
