Topic: Some questions regarding the casual_nudity tag

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Some works feature nude characters that aren't concerned about their own nudity, but other characters watching are aroused and/or embarrased by the situation. Do they still deserve the casual_nudity tag?

Example

Similar to nudity shown from an angle to focus on the genitals/butt/breasts of a character. Do these still count as non-sexual? I'm pretty sure not, since the situation is then meant to be put in a sexual light towards the viewers, but I'm just asking to be sure.

Example

For the first question, as long as the nude character isn't embarrassed or being overtly seductive then it is still casual_nudity even if others aren't so casual about seeing it.

My understanding is that it isn't the image itself that is "non sexual" but the situation the character(s) is(are) in. So post #2459525 is really pushing it, but post #2527385 is well within the tag because she just happens to be naked while working on the car, not being sexy for the sake of anyone on her side of the 4th wall.

long-ass rambling on some unofficial guidelines I created

What IS casual_nudity:
I generally tag it on posts where the character(s) are focused on a non-sexual task:

non-sexual task

or where multiple characters are hanging out naked and none of them mind the nudity:

hanging out with your cock out

...or at least almost all of them don't mind:

nudists + one non-nudist

It can also be used for pictures that take place in the privacy of one's home:

at home/in private

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What is NOT casual_nudity:
If the character seems to be presenting/teasing or anything else intentionally suggestive or sexual, that's NOT casual_nudity

presenting and other sexual behaviors

post #2631692 post #2730680 post #1356864 post #2515417
EDIT: on second thought, maybe the first one still counts? Even though the big red frog guy is engaging in exhibitionism, everyone else is just engaging in casual nudity.

Also, if the nude character is in public, and everyone is shocked, or at least everyone is turning their heads, then that probably exhibitionism instead:

reactions of others

post #1053278 post #2542875 (the characters in the background seem to be staring)

Some questionable cases:
post #2446289 This is definitely not in private, but since only one character is visible, we can't see how everyone else responds.
post #2730283 post #2631502 post #2591779 These take place in private, and the nude character seems to believe their behavior is perfectly normal, but others nearby are surprised/aroused/annoyed/etc.

Updated

For the most part, I agree with the comments above.

  • The behavior of the nude character is most important for determining if casual_nudity is applicable. The nude character must be in a non-sexual situation. The nude character should not be aroused/concerned/embarrassed by their own state of nudity, or engaged in seductive behavior. Seductive behavior includes actions that aren't as explicitly sexual as sex or masturbation, but are still sexually suggestive (such as bedroom_eyes, presenting, or teasing).
  • For the most part, the angle/focus of a post isn't much of an issue. Unless the angle/focus leaves the character's situation ambiguous or difficult to determine, then it shouldn't be a problem.
Here's how I would tag your examples
'casual_nudity'
'casual_exposure
'casual_nudity' (fringe cases)

post #2631502
While the character on the right is aroused, the character on the left does seem to be engaged in casual_nudity.
post #2459525
While an erection is generally a sign of arousal, the character is sleeping and morning_wood is an involuntary_erection. This probably counts as casual_erection, however that tag hasn't yet been defined and I'm unsure whether casual_erection could also count as casual_nudity. As such, it is questionable if this post qualifies as casual_nudity.

not 'casual_nudity'

post #2515417
The combination of the pose, tongue out, and heart icon in the speech bubble of the nude character in this post would probably count as seductive.
post #2461223
Both nude characters seem to be presenting_hindquarters in this post, which is considered a sexual situation.

Here's another thing to consider: does the existence of casual nudity imply the existence of professional nudity?

binagon said:
Here's another thing to consider: does the existence of casual nudity imply the existence of professional nudity?

i think that's pornography

binagon said:
Here's another thing to consider: does the existence of casual nudity imply the existence of professional nudity?

strikerman said:
i think that's pornography

I think they're called nudists. :P

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