This post contains answers to the most frequently asked questions by new members. Before you dive in, make sure you have read through
the rules.
Questions about the ForumSo what is this forum all about?This forum was set up by youth, for youth. Please see the RULES section for our definition of that. We want a safe, secure and fun place for everyone to discuss things close to their heart. Specifically, but by no means limited to Naturism. As the more eagle-eyed of you will have seen, we have many sections on here, including sports, music and of course off topic. Go explore, and enjoy!Membership is restricted to under 40. Generally speaking, this forum is for the younger crowd whether that be generation Y, or X. New members can sign up, up to the age of 40, and we allow members who are slightly older to hang around when they are positively contributing to the community and are active leaders. We value you! You can become a member of Free Range Naturism Forum as well run by the excellent Karla and Stuart.
Do I HAVE to fill out my profile?The simple answer is, yes. For issues of security we require that everyone fills in their profile, it's also nice to know a little bit about everyone so we're all familiar here. If you haven't already, head over to the Introductions board and post an introduction about yourself to the forum, as we also have a mandatory introduction thread policy.
What do the terms Casually Dressed, Topless with bottoms, Nude with Towel, etc. mean?These are the number of posts you have made on the forum:
- Fully Dressed [1-9 posts]
- Casually Dressed [10-49]
- Topless with bottoms [50-149]
- Nude with Towel [150-299]
- Nude without Towel [300-599]
- Shouting it out loud [600-1499]
- Naturist Superhero [1500-2999]
- Broke the fourth wall [3000+ ]
How can I view new posts since I last visited?It is possible to see all of the posts that have been added since your last visit and all of the replies to messages that you have posted. At the top of the page under the main banner where it says Hello So-and-so you will see the two options in green text. These are clickable and will take you where you want to go.
Who manages the forum?The forum is managed by the staff team, consisting of moderators in several groups (that we call divisions). Each staff member helps out in areas they are knowledgeable in, and the overall responsibility of maintaining the forum is shared by us as a collective team.
Most boards have dedicated 'local moderators', and there are staff members specialized in account management as well. If you have any questions, always feel free to message someone!
You can view the full list of staff members here.The staff team is expanded occasionally whenever the team sees the need to expand. Throughout this process we are always aiming for a healthy balance; we don't need a large team to maintain the forum, but as the forum is a leisure activity for us all we spread the responsibilities amongst multiple members.
Questions about PermissionsWhy can I not reply to a private message?For security reasons, given our age groups here, we want a chance to get to know you first. We want to be sure you are here for the right reasons. Therefore, if you are here only to chat or do the private message thing, best to move on as its not for you here. We want active members and it takes a little time. However, if you are from another forum or organization and known to a staff member, we can change this immediately. Contact us.
Are there private areas, I cannot see?Yes, there are. They are the Girls, Guys, and Teen sections. They are off limits until trust is built and verified with a moderator. Again, for security reasons. If you have interest in accessing these areas and are of the right gender/age, please contact one of the local moderators who take care of these areas. You can find out who they are, by looking at the staff list at the top of the page.
Are there galleries?Yes, there are, but until you've posted a significant amount, variable time, gotten known, etc.. they won't open up to you. This is obviously for security, so if you've just come here for nude photos, you're in the wrong place. There are private galleries which are separate, in the Teens area and Girls area as well. (see below)
I had gallery access, and now, I do not. Why is that?Our community has standards and security settings in place. It is an interactive community of ideas and thoughts. We want and need someone to contribute. If you had access to the galleries -- of which there are several -- and no longer have them, it is an automatic response from our system that simply says, 'they are online but never post but do go to the galleries so they are here for one reason only" And then, the system takes that access away for a period of time.
Why can I not see profiles or respond to private messages? I am new here and wish to get to know people.See galleries above. It is for YOUR security. You will automatically receive access to certain permissions over time when contributing positively.
Other QuestionsAre words censored?No, we only ask you to use logic an manners in your posts. If you wish to say fuck, say fuck. If you wish to say cock, say cock. Words are words.
Saying that, if a poster is constantly using off color words (or cussing if you prefer) in their posts, then
we do consider this inappropriate. The occasional usage of off color words is fine, but if it is determined by the staff that overage of said words is a part of the posters history, then a simple warning/request will be made to ask them to stop. If this is argued or not adhered to, then further action may and usually will, result in further action.
We want a youth culture forum and while that means we should be tolerant, it does not mean that a poster will be permitted to cuss and use off color words on a constant basis.
I get too many notifications, how do I stop these?Notifications for posts you've created and posted in are turned by on by default to disable go to Profile -> Modify Profile -> Notifications
Then uncheck
'Turn notification on when you post or reply to a topic'. Then remove topics you don't want notifications for.
Can I deactivate my account?If want to get away for a while you could opt for cooling off period by not logging on for a while. Since a deletion can't be undone you can re-register but you'll start from the beginning again. You might have the option under your profile. If not PM a staff member from Accounts Division ideally and they will go through the process. Also remember to delete any pictures in the gallery you don't want there anymore as these are not automatically deleted when an account is deleted.
Is there a place to chat?Whilst we do encourage members to be active posters in the forum, we understand that a chat function is fun at times. Currently we recommend that you pm a person you would like to chat with requesting permission to add them. If they agree then go ahead, add them and ask them a good time to chat. If they decline, please respect their decision. Please don't randomly add members as it is impolite and can make them less likely to enjoy their time here. Remember to be polite, courteous and respect their privacy and feelings. If you are offended by anyone in chat, let them know. If they persist, please let the administrators or moderators know. We are here to help.
Who owns the rights to content posted to the forum?The forum is a collection of user-submitted content, and all the content on the forum is owned by the respective users who have uploaded their contributions. When content is uploaded, we (the forum) assume that the uploader has the right to do so, and the user takes full responsibility for the content they upload. Our policy on this does not differ from that of other social platforms on the internet.
If content is uploaded without the required permission from copyright holders, and the copyright holder contacts the forum administration about this infringement, law requires us to take down the content and, if requested by the copyright-holding party, provide the claiming party with information we store of the user who has uploaded the infringing content. This is, again, the same policy as any other social platform on the internet. Ultimately, we provide the platform and must put in reasonable effort not to host infringing content (which we do through approval processes, i.e. in the gallery) but the users submitting content to the platform are legally responsible.
In connection to this responsibility, and as an extension to the forum being based in Europe, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and allow members to permanently remove their account and uploaded content on request. This process does not undo the wrong act of uploading infringing or illegal content to the forum, if this were to happen we are legally required to maintain the data and personally identifiable information related to a claim or (legal) investigation.
Is IYNO affiliated with the INF-FNI?No, IYNO is an independent organization formed to be an accessible, open community on the internet. We do highly encourage members who are interested in naturism to reach out to their local organization or the INF-FNI, but these organizations have no connection with IYNO.
Despite not being tied to the INF-FNI, IYNO follows the same values and norms as other naturist organizations, both national and international. Our definition of Naturism is the same as that of naturist organizations around the globe. This means that
we expect all our members to adhere to these values too.If you are inexperienced around naturism, we've put together
a handy FAQ topic specifically for these type of questions!What should I do if I have a question that isn't answered here?We have a great multi-cultural team of moderators and administrators who between them have a huge knowledge base. If you have a question that isn't answered here, just drop them a PM in the appropriate language and you'll get a speedy reply!