The Debate...

Andrea Meltsner · Post by **Andrea Meltsner** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 2:50 pm

Well since it seemed like we were about to debate wether or not we should have piercings and such, only it did not seeme like the thread to do it it, how about now. What do you say?

Evil Chick · Post by **Evil Chick** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:24 pm

I personally (generally) have no problem with either. I don't prefer men to have like earrings, and I don't really like piercings all over people's faces, either. And I could never get a tattoo, I'd be soooo scared! But if other people want to, it's fine with me.

mr. mellow · Post by **mr. mellow** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:14 pm

Ditto ^

Jessicado · Post by **Jessicado** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:36 am

The only opinion I really have about this subject: sometimes I have problems understanding people who have multiple holes pierced in their ears condemning someone for having their nose or eyebrow peirced.

If you think it's gross, that is one thing, but to judge someone is something competely different if you have also pierced holes in your body. When people who have no peircings/tattoos, etc, I completely respect when they do not beleive that piercing is okay, because they are showing that they support their beliefs. However, if a person chooses to pierce their ankle instead of their ear, it does not all of a sudden become a sin, while piercing the ear is not a sin. Hope that made sense.

Chandler · Post by **Chandler** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 8:10 pm

Do people pierce their ankles?

The one thing I could see offending people is the body parts that might be pierced and shown. It's not exactly pretty when you see a guy with his nipples pierced.

Also some people will sooner take offense at seeing the belly button constantly exposed (perhaps to show off a piercing) than seeing holes in the ears. Since piercing the ears has been the most common area pierced it's what people are used to. Some people more easily react to new things.

Just some ideas why people might act like that.

Jessicado · Post by **Jessicado** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 11:17 pm

Oh, I totally understand people not being used to other-than-ear piercings and even being grossed out by them. I just find it offensive when people say it is a SIN to have their belly button or tongue or whatever pierced, but find the ears completely acceptable.

As far as I know, they haven't gotten around to ankle piercing yet, but I am sure they will soon!!!!!

Chandler · Post by **Chandler** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 12:51 pm

jessicado wrote:As far as I know, they haven't gotten around to ankle piercing yet, but I am sure they will soon!!!!!

*gulps* That is not for me.

Jessicado · Post by **Jessicado** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 2:19 pm

Oh, I'm totally going to get my ankle pierced as soon as they figure out how........and I figure--why stop there? I'm gonna pierce my knees, elbows, fingers, toes, heels.......... $\:D/$

Evil Chick · Post by **Evil Chick** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 2:25 pm

jessicado wrote:Oh, I'm totally going to get my ankle pierced as soon as they figure out how........and I figure--why stop there? I'm gonna pierce my knees, elbows, fingers, toes, heels.......... $\:D/$

Well, that should be interesting. I'd love to see that!

Chandler · Post by **Chandler** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:11 am

I want to see how she manages to walk on it.

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:41 am

I used to think that it was wrong. But then I found out that slaves had to wear that ring in their ear to symbolize their permanent slavery to the household...and it's sorta like being showing that you're an eternal slave to Christ. I don't have my ears pierced...but think it looks pretty in other's. Having more than one in more on more than one body part is just a matter of personal taste. (Excessive looks kinda bad...imho)

Tattoos...sure, whatever...as long as you realize that it's gonna stay on you for the rest of your life... all the adults that I've talked to regret their choice.