Originally Posted by
Nearly
she was also interested in getting those rings in your back where you can lace them up or whatever, something like
While those look super cool and I find them attractive, they tend to get infected for a few reasons, and even if they don't, you're never supposed to leave them in for more than a month, maybe two.
Originally Posted by
Hyde
I just assume people with gauges or whatever are stupid and stay away from them
Gauges aren't bad in and of themselves, but they do become a bit scary to everyone if they get any larger than 2cm or so.
Originally Posted by
Hyde
Honestly, provided you don't make yourself physically revolting to everyone around you, you're fine. Professional appearance is important.
That's everyone else's problem if a tattoo (or multiple tattoos in visible areas) make them uncomfortable. Tattoos are about as unprofessional as long hair on a guy or short boyish hair on a girl.
Originally Posted by
Hyde
It's really important to keep up your appearance, along with personal hygiene and other things. If your taxi driver hasn't showered in a month and has gauges big enough to fit your hand through, chances are he isn't going to get much business.
While I would be put off by the gauges, I would be more offended by his body odor.
Originally Posted by
Hyde
As far as other body modifications go though, if I could replace my arms with bazooka shooting chainsaws, I totally would.
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Originally Posted by
Hyde
Professional appearance is important.
All in all, I'm not opposed to tattoos and piercings in general, but as with everything, moderation is key.