Show us yer piercings!

[Elmo]

So, we draw the line in different places. What if someone decided to get a breast implant on their forehead? Would you hire them? It's just their appearance. You can't tell anything about someone's character from their appearance, can you (even if they are some perv that wants a tit on their face)? Having a breast implant on your face now is no more shocking than a facial piercing was 50 years ago.

I think the chances of someone coming for a job with facial piercings are far higher than someone with a breast implant on their forehead. Might just be me, but PERSONALLY i've never seen anyone with that, and i've seen a LOT of "weird" things done to people. I know a fair few people with various dome implants and screw-in implants on their face and head, but they're normally people who make their money from what they look like, rather than everyday people looking for a job in an office.

[Dougal]

Surely someone with a breast implant on their face is just a 'tit'?

Wouldn't wanna work with a 'tit'.

I personally don't have any piercings and probably won't get one, doesn't stop a load of my mates having them.

[bujinkan-ka]

If someone wants to get a piercing, tattoo, metal implants under their skin or bags filled with liquid under the skin - then just go for it. Whatever Lights your fire.
Besides, a body modification can be a great talking point. One of the boys at my Ninjutsu class happens to have a red/white tounge piercing and he can do the knightrider thing with it. Fantastic no ?

[Swafe]

Slightly off topic, how long does it take to get flesh tunnels, and how long does it take for them to get back to 'normal' once you take them out?

[Theo]

Slightly off topic, how long does it take to get flesh tunnels, and how long does it take for them to get back to 'normal' once you take them out?

Depends on how big you want to go.

[Knoxville]

Slightly off topic, how long does it take to get flesh tunnels, and how long does it take for them to get back to 'normal' once you take them out?

As Theo said it depends entirely on how big you wanna go, but once you pass 10/12mm (depending on how carefully you stretched and how flexible your skin is) they rarely go fully back to normal.

[oralpain]

I have a dislike for all non reconstructive, non usefully fuctional, bodily augmentation/alteration, including but not limited to: all cosmetics, all non recostructive plastic surgery, peircings, flashy clothing, and all artifical fragrances/scents. So, I don't bother with any of this. If someone else wants to do any or all of these things, it's not my problem.

If I was a bussiness owner the only factors I would take into consideration when hiring employes would be those that have a direct effect on their ability to do the job of the position I am looking to fill.

There are many jobs where a breast on someones forehead would not be a hindrance, so such a thing wouldn't influence my decision in the slightest for those positions.

[Dougal]

There are many jobs where a breast on someones forehead would not be a hindrance, so such a thing wouldn't influence my decision in the slightest for those positions.

Secretary or Brothel Worker?

[Elmo]

I have a dislike for all non reconstructive, non usefully fuctional, bodily augmentation/alteration, including but not limited to: all cosmetics, all non recostructive plastic surgery, peircings, flashy clothing, and all artifical fragrances/scents. So, I don't bother with any of this. If someone else wants to do any or all of these things, it's not my problem.

so you smell of B.O. and run about naked, dont wash your hair or body and dry shave (if at all)?

attractive.

on the other hand, i accept your choice, and you're free to it. I do feel slightly sorry for you tho, but if you dont mind people talking about you behind your back about how you smell, that's totally up to you

[oralpain]

No, I prefer to smell like nothing. I have a reasonably high standard of personal hygene and use uncented deodorant if I am intent on any physical active that would cause me to perspire.

Also keep my hair short or non existant. It is not wise for me to leave unecissary hand holds on my body.

I wear clothing to protect me from arrest, cold weather, and cuts/abrasions. Pockets are also useful. Inside my own home I do often go around naked though.

[Dougal]

There are some things like body mods that I either don't like or can't understand (but can't do anything about so I don't bring em up much).

But if anyone here has ever seen one of the old (years old) copies of National Geographic where they went through the amazon you'll know what i mean.

When I say: Ladies, rings, neck, remove = death.

There are some tribal ones I can understand and despite them not fitting with my beliefs, I don't follow them so I don't concern my self.

[Elmo]

but if you're against *ALL* cosmetics... then whether it's scented or not is irrelevant. Deoderant is a cosmetic, it's not MAKEUP, but it's a cosmetic, you dont NEED it.

definition of cosmetic from dictionary.com:
cos·met·ic Audio pronunciation of "cosmetic" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kz-mtk)
n.

1. A preparation, such as powder or a skin cream, designed to beautify the body by direct application.
2. Something superficial that is used to cover a deficiency or defect.

the defect being sweat.

just out of interest, are you some sort of hardass military dude?

[yamangman]

Talking about judging a book by it's cover........................... hardass military dude


Still, showing off, no one seems to be able to deny it. Like having a flash car or people who ski....

[Swafe]

As Theo said it depends entirely on how big you wanna go, but once you pass 10/12mm (depending on how carefully you stretched and how flexible your skin is) they rarely go fully back to normal.

Not too sure, bigger than an earring, but not one of them stupidly big ones, 5-7mm maybe?

[Theo]

Talking about judging a book by it's cover........................... hardass military dude


Still, showing off, no one seems to be able to deny it. Like having a flash car or people who ski....

I'm pretty sure I replied to your earlier "showing off" comments.

-edit

Yes, I did. I'm awesome.

http://forums.hexus.net/showpost.php...9&postcount=88

Not too sure, bigger than an earring, but not one of them stupidly big ones, 5-7mm maybe?

If you do it properly, 4-6 weeks per 0.5mm increment. If you don't, less.

The aim is to minimize the amount of damage caused with every stretch. Each stretch causes microtears to form in the tissue. If you stretch to much/fast/improperly, the tears will become larger - resulting in the possibility of bleeding/scar tissue and in some cases (where the stretching person has gone far far far too fast) blowout.

Go slow when stretching. It'll affect your ability to shrink back down should you choose to, and it'll look better if you go out with no jewellery in.

Shrinking down also varies from person to person. If you're only going to 5-7mm, you shouldn't need to taper your shrinking too much. I.E. Going from 7mm to 6.5mm to 6mm etc. You should just be fine skipping a few. 7mm to 5mm to 3mm and you're done.

A half inch is the general "no going back" point, but I've seen people shrink from an inch to 2mm. All depends on the person.

[yamangman]

Sorry, don't believe ya. It's showing off.