I really don't want to derail this thread into a discussion of self-mutilation, as I've already clarified twice it was simply my opinion, or "literal description" if you will, and in no way means I am prejudiced against it.
<b>I'd simply like to hear why those that find it necessary, do it.</b>
Ok chill Mr Tautology. They do it because they like it, my mate with the scrotum piercings got them because he didn't want to ruin his chances at a job and yet the feeling of getting pierced is 'akin to an orgasm'. They also like the look of them, the culture the seems to surround body mods etc. Most importantly, I think the main reason (and the reason why I plan to get a tattoo when I can) is self expression... something I'd mentioned further up but you ignored.
Oh... perhaps you didn't want <i>that</i> answer then. What kind were you expecting?
<!--QuoteBegin-CMEast+Jul 30 2005, 12:53 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (CMEast @ Jul 30 2005, 12:53 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Ok chill Mr Tautology. They do it because they like it, my mate with the scrotum piercings got them because he didn't want to ruin his chances at a job and yet the feeling of getting pierced is 'akin to an orgasm'. They also like the look of them, the culture the seems to surround body mods etc. Most importantly, I think the main reason (and the reason why I plan to get a tattoo when I can) is self expression... something I'd mentioned further up but you ignored.
Oh... perhaps you didn't want <i>that</i> answer then. What kind were you expecting? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I've ignored NOTHING. All I asked for was reasons why. Stop attempting to derail this please.
<!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 30 2005, 01:51 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 30 2005, 01:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I've ignored NOTHING. All I asked for was reasons why. Stop attempting to derail this please. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> You blatantly have, because there's a bunch of explanations on the first page... and a bunch of those you've acknowledged..... So wait, why do you want MORE explanations?
<!--QuoteBegin-Spacer+Jul 30 2005, 02:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Spacer @ Jul 30 2005, 02:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 30 2005, 01:51 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 30 2005, 01:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I've ignored NOTHING. All I asked for was reasons why. Stop attempting to derail this please. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> You blatantly have, because there's a bunch of explanations on the first page... and a bunch of those you've acknowledged..... So wait, why do you want MORE explanations? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I would like anyone that has body piercings to tell us why they do it, not just a select few. Who are you to say that all valid reasons have thusfar been mentioned?
Umm... because they have been. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Everyone has basically said the same thing, just with minor changes to word choices. In addition, no one who has body piercings has ever compared it to body mutilation, which is silly comparison anyway.
<!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+Jul 30 2005, 03:33 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ Jul 30 2005, 03:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Umm... because they have been. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Everyone has basically said the same thing, just with minor changes to word choices. In addition, no one who has body piercings has ever compared it to body mutilation, which is silly comparison anyway. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Untrue / innacurate.
Surely there's more enn essers out there with body piercings... <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Let's hear your stories. :>
Maybe they've all been turned off of the thread by people who say they do it to fulfill their desires for self mutilation, or that they are attracted to the pain because of childhood abuse.
<!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 30 2005, 02:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 30 2005, 02:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Spacer+Jul 30 2005, 02:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Spacer @ Jul 30 2005, 02:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 30 2005, 01:51 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 30 2005, 01:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I've ignored NOTHING. All I asked for was reasons why. Stop attempting to derail this please. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> You blatantly have, because there's a bunch of explanations on the first page... and a bunch of those you've acknowledged..... So wait, why do you want MORE explanations? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I would like anyone that has body piercings to tell us why they do it, not just a select few. Who are you to say that all valid reasons have thusfar been mentioned? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> So you're looking for an infinate amount of reasons, or you'll decide when you've heard every reason around?
<!--QuoteBegin-Spacer+Jul 30 2005, 04:12 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Spacer @ Jul 30 2005, 04:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 30 2005, 02:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 30 2005, 02:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Spacer+Jul 30 2005, 02:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Spacer @ Jul 30 2005, 02:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 30 2005, 01:51 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 30 2005, 01:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I've ignored NOTHING. All I asked for was reasons why. Stop attempting to derail this please. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> You blatantly have, because there's a bunch of explanations on the first page... and a bunch of those you've acknowledged..... So wait, why do you want MORE explanations? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I would like anyone that has body piercings to tell us why they do it, not just a select few. Who are you to say that all valid reasons have thusfar been mentioned? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> So you're looking for an infinate amount of reasons, or you'll decide when you've heard every reason around?
O RITE I GUEZZ DAT MAKES SENZE. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> What I'll decide is you won't be the one to lock this thread, that's a mod's job. If anyone else cares to contribute, you're not going to prevent them from doing so.
Everyone has basically said the same thing, just with minor changes to word choices. In addition, no one who has body piercings has ever compared it to body mutilation, which is silly comparison anyway. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Untrue / innacurate.
(This is my way of asking you to at least back that up with something. You can't just declare yourself to be right like that. <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> )
Well, my reason is different than most, but this is it:
<i>'I love my master and my wife and children and do not want to go free,' then his master must take him before the judges. He shall take him to the door or the doorpost and pierce his ear with an awl. Then he will be his servant for life. </i><b>Exodus 21:6</b>
Personally, I use my peircings as an outward sign of my inner dedication. Personally, I do believe any sign, ink, or piercing on my body should represent something important, not some small adornment for the acceptance of others or myself. Contrarily, due to my calling and position in ministry, I have more problems because of my piercings. However, to me, they are a constant reminder. I am pierced because my Master is pierced, and I want to show everyone that I am enslaved to Christ for the remainder of my life.
<!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 30 2005, 03:17 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 30 2005, 03:17 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> What I'll decide is you won't be the one to lock this thread, that's a mod's job. If anyone else cares to contribute, you're not going to prevent them from doing so.
Freedom of speech, ain't it cool? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Bloody hell Depot. If you're trying to second guess me or something, your brain is going. I'm not trying to stop people from talking in your thread, no need to come the 1st ammendment with me. I'm saying this thread has reached 5 pages and there've been only 3 core reasons as to why people want something done. Could this possibly be because there's no more? Think HARD Depot. THINK REAL HARD. Self harm is counted out, because why spend like 25 quid on a piercing that's designed to be pretty painless when you can just, I don't know. SLIT YOUR WRISTS?
Yeah but we all know you are allowed to mutilate your body for religious reasons <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
*serious - thats a nice reason, can't get much more meaningful than that*.
Depot, he wasn't trying to lock the thread, its a good thread. It's just that if all you wanted were the individual reasons for everyone to get a piercing then you asked in a misleading way as you a) explained how you couldn't understand why anyone would get one and b) talked about it being 'mutilation'. You're entitled to your opinion of course but to phrase in that way will simply get people posting the general reasons.
Ok, so why I'm getting a tattoo? Because people don't take my beliefs(or lack of) seriously and yet they are very personal to me. I plan to get something to show my dedication to the idea and create a talking point.
Oh and BSloth, love the link in your sig <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
*Edit* <!--QuoteBegin-Thansal+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Thansal)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Alos, some people look on parts of body mod as <b> religious, spiritual </b>, right of passage, etc etc p (for a society with out a central religon or anytihng, we often make up our own). <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--QuoteBegin-esuna+Jul 30 2005, 10:17 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (esuna @ Jul 30 2005, 10:17 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> MedHead, thank you for being our token f***tard by posting what you did. At least someone had the balls to post that kind of immature and ignorant response, most people have the good sense and decency to keep their crackpot theories to themselves. Go against the grain, brother! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Haha, that made me chuckle. You're welcome, I guess.
<!--QuoteBegin-Spacer+Jul 30 2005, 04:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Spacer @ Jul 30 2005, 04:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 30 2005, 03:17 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 30 2005, 03:17 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> What I'll decide is you won't be the one to lock this thread, that's a mod's job. If anyone else cares to contribute, you're not going to prevent them from doing so.
Freedom of speech, ain't it cool? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Bloody hell Depot. If you're trying to second guess me or something, your brain is going. I'm not trying to stop people from talking in your thread, no need to come the 1st ammendment with me. I'm saying this thread has reached 5 pages and there've been only 3 core reasons as to why people want something done. Could this possibly be because there's no more? Think HARD Depot. THINK REAL HARD. Self harm is counted out, because why spend like 25 quid on a piercing that's designed to be pretty painless when you can just, I don't know. SLIT YOUR WRISTS?<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> radforChrist just came up with <b>ANOTHER</b> valid reason. They keep pouring in ... nuff said.
Regardless of whether you or anyone else feels all the reasons have been covered, I'd still like to hear more about it, from anyone that's had body piercings or tattoos done. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
*Edit* <!--QuoteBegin-Thansal+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Thansal)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Alos, some people look on parts of body mod as <b> religious, spiritual </b>, right of passage, etc etc p (for a society with out a central religon or anytihng, we often make up our own). <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Perhaps, but he quoted scripture and went more in depth regarding his personal feelings. Let the people post, and say what they like regarding the subject ffs.
*Edit* <!--QuoteBegin-Thansal+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Thansal)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Alos, some people look on parts of body mod as <b> religious, spiritual </b>, right of passage, etc etc p (for a society with out a central religon or anytihng, we often make up our own). <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Perhaps, but he quoted scripture and went more in depth regarding his personal feelings. Let the people post, and say what they like regarding the subject ffs. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> ... So because he didn't quote scripture, it's not a vaild reason? K.
Point stands, it has been dicussed with slightly different wordings. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
*Edit* <!--QuoteBegin-Thansal+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Thansal)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Alos, some people look on parts of body mod as <b> religious, spiritual </b>, right of passage, etc etc p (for a society with out a central religon or anytihng, we often make up our own). <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Perhaps, but he quoted scripture and went more in depth regarding his personal feelings. Let the people post, and say what they like regarding the subject ffs. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> ... So because he didn't quote scripture, it's not a vaild reason? K. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> It's really insignificant whether his reason had already been posted or not. How about getting back on topic spacer?
Body piercings and tattoos are just a way of expressing how you want your body to look in relation to your mind. Some people do it because they've been talked into it by "friends".
I've been around and i've got/had both. Body piercings for me were very much peer pressure, i did it because i wanted to look "hip" infront of people. one of them i was drunk, and when i got the chance i pulled it out.
My tattoos however, they have a meaning, each of them. they all represent something that is dear to me, or i have a certain view on, none of them are for show, they're there to remind me if i ever forget.
Thank you Owen, for contributing to this thread. And for being frank regarding peer pressure. I've felt all along that peer pressure has been more of a factor than some lead on to be.
<!--QuoteBegin-radforChrist+Jul 30 2005, 03:21 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (radforChrist @ Jul 30 2005, 03:21 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I am pierced because my Master is pierced, and I want to show everyone that I am enslaved to Christ for the remainder of my life. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Hahahahahahahahahahahaha
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<b>I'd simply like to hear why those that find it necessary, do it.</b>
Oh... perhaps you didn't want <i>that</i> answer then. What kind were you expecting?
Oh... perhaps you didn't want <i>that</i> answer then. What kind were you expecting? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I've ignored NOTHING. All I asked for was reasons why. Stop attempting to derail this please.
You blatantly have, because there's a bunch of explanations on the first page... and a bunch of those you've acknowledged.....
So wait, why do you want MORE explanations?
You blatantly have, because there's a bunch of explanations on the first page... and a bunch of those you've acknowledged.....
So wait, why do you want MORE explanations? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I would like anyone that has body piercings to tell us why they do it, not just a select few. Who are you to say that all valid reasons have thusfar been mentioned?
Everyone has basically said the same thing, just with minor changes to word choices. In addition, no one who has body piercings has ever compared it to body mutilation, which is silly comparison anyway.
Everyone has basically said the same thing, just with minor changes to word choices. In addition, no one who has body piercings has ever compared it to body mutilation, which is silly comparison anyway. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Untrue / innacurate.
Definitely false.
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Surely there's more enn essers out there with body piercings... <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Let's hear your stories. :>
You blatantly have, because there's a bunch of explanations on the first page... and a bunch of those you've acknowledged.....
So wait, why do you want MORE explanations? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I would like anyone that has body piercings to tell us why they do it, not just a select few. Who are you to say that all valid reasons have thusfar been mentioned? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
So you're looking for an infinate amount of reasons, or you'll decide when you've heard every reason around?
O RITE I GUEZZ DAT MAKES SENZE.
You blatantly have, because there's a bunch of explanations on the first page... and a bunch of those you've acknowledged.....
So wait, why do you want MORE explanations? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I would like anyone that has body piercings to tell us why they do it, not just a select few. Who are you to say that all valid reasons have thusfar been mentioned? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So you're looking for an infinate amount of reasons, or you'll decide when you've heard every reason around?
O RITE I GUEZZ DAT MAKES SENZE. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
What I'll decide is you won't be the one to lock this thread, that's a mod's job.
If anyone else cares to contribute, you're not going to prevent them from doing so.
Freedom of speech, ain't it cool?
Everyone has basically said the same thing, just with minor changes to word choices. In addition, no one who has body piercings has ever compared it to body mutilation, which is silly comparison anyway. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Untrue / innacurate.
Definitely false. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No, you're wrong. Absolutely wrong. Completely, utterly wrong.
(This is my way of asking you to at least back that up with something. You can't just declare yourself to be right like that. <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> )
<i>'I love my master and my wife and children and do not want to go free,' then his master must take him before the judges. He shall take him to the door or the doorpost and pierce his ear with an awl. Then he will be his servant for life.
</i><b>Exodus 21:6</b>
Personally, I use my peircings as an outward sign of my inner dedication. Personally, I do believe any sign, ink, or piercing on my body should represent something important, not some small adornment for the acceptance of others or myself. Contrarily, due to my calling and position in ministry, I have more problems because of my piercings. However, to me, they are a constant reminder. I am pierced because my Master is pierced, and I want to show everyone that I am enslaved to Christ for the remainder of my life.
If anyone else cares to contribute, you're not going to prevent them from doing so.
Freedom of speech, ain't it cool? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Bloody hell Depot. If you're trying to second guess me or something, your brain is going. I'm not trying to stop people from talking in your thread, no need to come the 1st ammendment with me.
I'm saying this thread has reached 5 pages and there've been only 3 core reasons as to why people want something done. Could this possibly be because there's no more?
Think HARD Depot. THINK REAL HARD. Self harm is counted out, because why spend like 25 quid on a piercing that's designed to be pretty painless when you can just, I don't know. SLIT YOUR WRISTS?
*serious - thats a nice reason, can't get much more meaningful than that*.
Depot, he wasn't trying to lock the thread, its a good thread. It's just that if all you wanted were the individual reasons for everyone to get a piercing then you asked in a misleading way as you a) explained how you couldn't understand why anyone would get one and b) talked about it being 'mutilation'. You're entitled to your opinion of course but to phrase in that way will simply get people posting the general reasons.
Ok, so why I'm getting a tattoo? Because people don't take my beliefs(or lack of) seriously and yet they are very personal to me. I plan to get something to show my dedication to the idea and create a talking point.
Oh and BSloth, love the link in your sig <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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<!--QuoteBegin-Thansal+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Thansal)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->
Alos, some people look on parts of body mod as <b> religious, spiritual </b>, right of passage, etc etc p (for a society with out a central religon or anytihng, we often make up our own).
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Haha, that made me chuckle. You're welcome, I guess.
Oh snap, Depot.
If anyone else cares to contribute, you're not going to prevent them from doing so.
Freedom of speech, ain't it cool? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Bloody hell Depot. If you're trying to second guess me or something, your brain is going. I'm not trying to stop people from talking in your thread, no need to come the 1st ammendment with me.
I'm saying this thread has reached 5 pages and there've been only 3 core reasons as to why people want something done. Could this possibly be because there's no more?
Think HARD Depot. THINK REAL HARD. Self harm is counted out, because why spend like 25 quid on a piercing that's designed to be pretty painless when you can just, I don't know. SLIT YOUR WRISTS?<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
radforChrist just came up with <b>ANOTHER</b> valid reason. They keep pouring in ... nuff said.
Regardless of whether you or anyone else feels all the reasons have been covered, I'd still like to hear more about it, from anyone that's had body piercings or tattoos done. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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<!--QuoteBegin-Thansal+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Thansal)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->
Alos, some people look on parts of body mod as <b> religious, spiritual </b>, right of passage, etc etc p (for a society with out a central religon or anytihng, we often make up our own).
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Perhaps, but he quoted scripture and went more in depth regarding his personal feelings. Let the people post, and say what they like regarding the subject ffs.
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Alos, some people look on parts of body mod as <b> religious, spiritual </b>, right of passage, etc etc p (for a society with out a central religon or anytihng, we often make up our own).
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Perhaps, but he quoted scripture and went more in depth regarding his personal feelings. Let the people post, and say what they like regarding the subject ffs. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
... So because he didn't quote scripture, it's not a vaild reason?
K.
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Alos, some people look on parts of body mod as <b> religious, spiritual </b>, right of passage, etc etc p (for a society with out a central religon or anytihng, we often make up our own).
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Perhaps, but he quoted scripture and went more in depth regarding his personal feelings. Let the people post, and say what they like regarding the subject ffs. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
... So because he didn't quote scripture, it's not a vaild reason?
K. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's really insignificant whether his reason had already been posted or not. How about getting back on topic spacer?
Point stands, it DOESNT matter.
Continue discussing folks.
I've been around and i've got/had both. Body piercings for me were very much peer pressure, i did it because i wanted to look "hip" infront of people. one of them i was drunk, and when i got the chance i pulled it out.
My tattoos however, they have a meaning, each of them. they all represent something that is dear to me, or i have a certain view on, none of them are for show, they're there to remind me if i ever forget.
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