I’ve just received to comments on my post about random groups of nude guys implying hypocrisy for not posting nude frontal shots of myself on here when I’m trying to promote nudity and acceptance.
I’ve long said on this blog that I won’t post frontal nudes on here of myself because friends and work colleagues read this blog from time to time and it would make them very uncomfortable.
There is also a huge difference to hanging out naked and being seen naked with friends or on the nude beach or wherever and posting full frontals on the internet. If you can’t understand the difference and my reasons for not doing it then I don’t know how to explain it to you to make it clear. If I ever have a photo taken that I’m really proud of or think is really good and you happen to be able to see my penis then I may post it but it’s unlikely. I also don’t want to give those select few people out there who in the past have found sport in abusing me, any more amunition to attack me for no reason.
I share quite a lot on this blog and sometimes wonder if that was a mistake because if you share a little, people expect even more. If I didn’t share personal stuff and post some photos of myself, this blog wouldn’t be what it has become and I don’t regret it but don’t have a go at me for sticking to my principles.
Hey man
I totally support what your saying. I’m a proud straight nudist, and love hanging out with mates as you do. I don’t have my own site, but a close mate of mine does and he couldn’t understand why I was unhappy about him putting a pic of me nude on there. I’m quite proud of my body, but it has to be an own persons choice to put a pic of themself on the net for anybody to see.
I understand your views completely man.
Callum
Brenton,
Whilst I understand the point you make, I -do- find it a little hypocritical because if you truly are ok with your nudity in a social setting, then it should not be an issue for others to see you naked. Would you necessarily put a pic up for your work colleagues to see that show you hard with spooge dripping off, of course not.
But innocent, unpretentious nudity should not be a problem for them or for you.
As to giving ammunition to those who criticise - Are you kidding me with this???
Dont matter who you are how good looking one is, there will ALWAYS be the naysayers - you will never get away from them and this simply makes you sound - well…… snivelly. Sorry.
Have a think about how you truly feel on this topic and then post / behave accordingly. But dont act all “cake and eat it too”. That will never be a reality for you - or for anyone else :)
Brenton-
There is obviously going to be opinions ranging from one extreme to another on this issue. Quite frankly I, for one, find you to be a very attractive guy and am curious to see a frontal shot of you. I know if you did, it would be done so with excellent taste. But to be quite honest after reading your blog, since the beginning, I know how you stand on the issue and never expect to see one.
We’re dealing with two separate issues; one is a blog promoting nudity and the other is memorializing your own bits on a public website. I can easily spend my days at Naked Yoga, nude events and gatherings with friends and the like; and if there’s a candid shot of me naked, then, oh well, I’ll accept it. But there’s something about capturing a frontal pose and purposely placing it on the web- and who knows where that’ll end up!
it’s your blog….do what makes you happy. as long as you’re not offending anyone. don’t worry….george
Brenton,
More power to you! You are an attractive man, but I also understand not wanting to place your junk on-line. I also appreciate your concern for those who you see on a day to day basis.
It is wonderful to talk about nudity, but it is another thing to foist nudity upon others.
It is morning here so I am not quite making sense. Just know, I support your choice.
Brenton,
Although this is your blog and you can post what you like, I think you are becoming a little self obsessed, so maybe you should lighten up. We all get older, mature,loose friends and family,it’s part of our life experience.
I think this whole question is just another response to your “single situation”.
Ultimately you have to be happy in your own skin, clothed or otherwise.
It’s not like you started Aussielicious to show viewers/readers your goods.
Allusion can be just as sexy.
Hey Brenton. It’s your blog and I fully support what you’re saying. I have yet to even post a shirtless pic of me on my blog mainly because I’m still not completely comfortable in my own skin.
Just keep doing what you’re doing.
You’re biggest fan in Houston, Texas!
Fully understand you Brenton. The pictures you post of guys are “randoms” that we will never meet in life (despite dreaming!!). A pic of yourself…others know you, obviously people in Sydney are aware of who you are. Different situation. When it comes to the nudity that you advocate, how often is it that cameras are banned are also banned in those situations. If we see someone with a camera at a nude beach, we cover up quickly. Having seen some of the nastiness directed at you (as opposed to simple critical comment) I can understand where you are coming from.
Beautiful photo of you on 12 July. After noticing your fingers, thumbs and toes, it’s quite obvious why you don’t post frontal nudity of yourself — you don’t want to blind us all!
Brenton, the hell with them. At last check, this was YOUR blog and you are free to utilize it any way you do or don’t see fit. To those that are offended by your so-called hypocrisy, they’re free to not browse your page anymore.
I think you’re a beautiful person inside and out. It has always struck me how affected you seem to be by things that happen in life on a general daily basis and your honest reaction to them is very refreshing.
But you are your own person and owe no explanations or apologies to anyone. Those that don’t get it, never will.
Your website, your rules. If they don’t like it, ask them to click to another site. That’s what I told a guy who didn’t like my website (over 10 years ago).
Keep up the good work. I keep coming back just to check up on you.
Rob in Woodland Hills, CA (San Fernando Valley/Los Angeles) USA
Post what you want, Brenton. It’s your blog.
Hey Brenton.
I agree with some of the guys above - you shouldn’t listen to the critics. We’re your guests here, and you should show us as much or as little as you want. As long as you can accept that there’s some of us who fancy the pants off you and would be privately salivating at the prospect of a “Full Brenton” photo, we should accept you wanting to retain a little mystery!
Besides, as we saw from your Boomerang Beach photos, you have the best bum in Australia. Why distract us from that?!
Love the blog - one of the only ones I actually *read* [the words and everything, lol!] so keep up the good work!
J x
Brenton your photography is beautiful; your blog is always a great read and being a nudist myself, I understand your professional caution regarding workmates and family sensitivities. Bugger the bloody naysayers and keep up the great blog! If they really wanna see your bits they can head on down to the beach when it warms up. Otherwise tell them all to stuff it.
Hey Brenton, I totally understand. I too am a nudist, but there is a big difference when you’re with a group of other naked people and when clothed people just want to see you naked.
When my parents found out I was a nudist (while out at dinner with my sister, her husband and her in-laws), My Mother said, “If it’s not such a big deal, Then why not just drop your pants right here?” I told her, “Because I don’t choose to be naked so people can see me… I choose to be naked because I’m comfortable in a nudist setting. A Nudist setting isn’t usually sexual or perverted and by you asking me to drop my pants here in a public Restaurant, you’re making it something sexual or perverted. Besides, it’s my body and I choose who to show it to and when!”
Hi Brenton
You need to do what is right for you.
Blogging is a very public thing and bringing so many people into your life is something I couldn’t do. Those that are allowed the privilege of getting to know you this way must respect your limits.
As someone who views another site, I also know that you are well prepared to show your front side … but just now here. I love that beach.
Good on you mate!
So, your friends/colleagues would be uncomfortable seeing a full frontal of you, but seeing other naked guys (some semi-erect) wouldn’t bother them?
Brenton - It’s your blog; post only what you want. Moreover, it’s your body. I totally understand. I think the photos you take and post are phenomenal and beautiful as are you. Your blog is one of the most successful on the internet; you must be doing something right. Just ignore the critics. As they say, don’t let the turkeys get you down.
Brenton,
Its your Blog and you haven every right to post what you see fit about your life and what you find interesting and no matter what you do not everyone will be happy.Stick to your guns and know that you have an amazing blog we keep coming back and respect your wishes .Sure we love seeing pics on your blog but i love reading about your world and this dosen’t have anything to do with the fact you post nudes on your site.
Keep up the fantastic work.
J
xxx
Brenton,
YES, your blog, your body. Do as you please. I never thought one way or other about seeing your “junk up front”.
But, now that the subject has come up let’s look at 7/11/08
“This blog is my personal little campaign to promote nudity as a healthy option for people. It’s kinda scaring me seeing how prudish people are getting, changing under towels at the gym and basically associating nudity exclusively with sexual activity”
So let me understand this, you’re not showing your cock because your afraid of what Carol in Accounting is going to think.
It’s not health to worry about what these people think.
Are you ashamed of being GAY?
Grin and Bare It.
Your choice of not showing full frontal nudity of yourself due to the creation of discomfort of you co-workers demonstrates a sensitivity which reflects maturity. I enjoy your blog and following the path of your daily life. You are artful, creative and a very good writer.
“if you share a little, people expect even more.”
I hear you on that one. It’s sometimes amazing the sense of entitlement that strangers have.
I couldn’t care less whether or not you ever publish a full-frontal nude pic of yourself here, Brenton.
However, the reason you give for your stance is lame in the extreme. Why on Earth would friends and colleagues who have no qualms with getting a look at your naked abdomen, back, and buttocks be so scandalized by the site of your penis and scrotum? And why should you even care? If they don’t want to see nude photos of you they needn’t visit your site!
Brenton,
Clearly-IT’S YOUR BODY.
But…….if you share a little, people expect even more.”…I hear you on that one. It’s sometimes amazing the sense of entitlement that strangers have……
I never thought I was entitled to ANYTHING, especially seeing your tallywacker.
I just thought it amazingly odd, someone PROMOTING NUDITY, has an issue with his nudity.
ALL BULLSHIT ASIDE, you should talk to someone you can trust about this, not just someone who’ll agree with you. But someone honest and objective.