What do you all think?Follow

It is indeed fair to call it a mutilation, body modification is 100% opinion in it's own right. It won't heal on it's own, but there is a simple procedure to put it back together again if ever desired by using a scalpel to shave the inside skin of the forks away and suturing it back together.

To those of us that would never do such things to ourselves? Yes, they're exactly the same thing.

I dunno. If it's controlled self mutilation (or mutalization) done by a professional, it's OK in my book.

I love that I'm being rated down for this post. :lol:



The difference is, it doesn't have an effect on anyone but myself, nor does it debilitate me in any way. I can talk fine, it's only noticeable if I stick it out, you lose no movement or control of the muscle-tissue..

Without fingers, you're right ******* Seriously. Stupid comparisson.



Yah, it's dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. And you'd be an idiot to do something like this without prior knowledge.

It's a SURGICAL PROCEDURE. I spent 3 years while I was getting my first aid certification talking to surgeons, physicians, and even my dentist (who does the procedure with a laser, kinda cool!) to make sure I had the supplies, incisions, and after-care well in hand.

As for issues with "employers and more in life," not particularly. It's never stopped me from getting/keeping work, and as I said, it's only even noticeable if for some reason I'm sticking my tongue out at you.

True story:
I have a friend thats very tatooed. Hes got some awsome tatoos. Most are Dr Suise
One of his legs has nearly every major book char on it. He kept trying to get hired for another better job. Always being turned down. I suggested he Hide his tatoos and go into interviews. He got the job. However, when he showed up showing them? Hum, seems the next layoff he was first in line to go out the door.

Edited, Oct 29th 2007 9:02am by Tailmon

I'm happy for your friend, but life is different for everyone dear.

ITT: An ****** gets overly defensive about his tats/mods.

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Oh, also, the healing process on it was great. :D Within 24 hours I was able to eat solid food, by the 2nd day I was enjoying pizza without discomfort (and regular cleanings.) Healing time, while doing proper, regular rinses, was only.. 6 days total for the wound to completely close.

The hard part was 2 days of reciting tongue-twisters to re-learn proper pronunciation.

As usual Jophiel said what I was thinking.

I don't get body modification. It makes me uncomfortable, mostly because it looks like it freaking HURTS, and I tend to have a strong sympathy response.

So in answer to the OP: I can't give an opinion as to whether you should do more of what I can't fathom any sane person doing in the first place.

Here's a wet nap. Clean yourself up a little after that would ya please?