I think piercings are fine for those who like having them and can look quite nice. I personally don't even have my ears pierced but it's all about individual preference, isn't it?

I don't think having pierced ears is vastly different from a nose, lip or eyebrow piercing, it's just a different facial feature. I think it's purely because having pierced ears is seen as more socially acceptable in our society than other kinds of facial adornment that more people have it done.

In many tribal societies, it's probably more unusual for people not to have facial piercings and it often has cultural or spiritual implications. In an area of India, men and women wear nose rings to indicate their marital status - it's certainly a lot more noticable than a wedding ring!

I think piercings are great! Some people take it too far but that's their choice. I have had my nose pierced, but I grew out of that about 8 years ago. Got sick to death of scrabbling around my bed and pillows looking for the missing stud and also trying to put it back in my nose, half asleep. I now have just a tongue and belly piercing, although I rarely have the tongue stud in these days.... as I have discovered that the tongue is easy to re-pierce as and when the need arises. Personally, I love the way piercings look, they give your body an added sparkle to wherever needed.

I'm not overly bothered by piercings etc.

It's just the mindset that I can't understand. Here we are in the 21stC (at the very peak of technological advancement), and still there are people who crave self-mutilation - whats all that about?

tim (who's too old for his opinion to matter anymore)

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shirazkhan wrote:

you ever played that game where they say something in your ear and by the time the message reaches the end its all botched up? its something like that

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midorichan wrote:

shirazkhan wrote: you ever played that game where they say something in your ear and by the time the message reaches the end its all botched up? its something like that There's a famous story during the war when a runner was sent with the message "Send re-inforcements, we are going to advance" and the general at the receiving end eventually got the message "Send three and fourp'nce, we are going to a dance". Sorry, off topic.

Well back on topic then, i personally dont find piercing's attractive on guys, but each to there own, i do have a thing for tattoo's though, not over the top just a couple of good ones, had couple of small ones done myself recently and can understand why people say they are addictive ............ x

I've had my nose 'done' since i was 18....so over ten years now....and i still love love love it I wear a nice little half moon silver stud which i think is cute and have never ever had anyone tell me it isn't! i've also got a few piercings in each ear

Piercings aren't as permanant as tattoo's u can take them out they are unnoticable leave the jewelry out and they will heal up.....

Everyone has their own personal preferences .....i think eyebrow piercings only suit a select few.......but thats just my view

I've thought about getting my tounge done.....but i hear its not very good for your teeth...( plus i dont need the extra 'help')

Why do you care so much about what other people choose to do to their own bodies?.....Each to their own and all that

The world would be a very boring place if we all looked the same!
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If it really bothered them i hope that they would tell me they didn't like it!? I'm not THAT intimadating I hope

I mean is a nose stud a deal breaker? would you not date someone cause they had a nose stud??
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one or two piercings don't bother me, but they can be overdone. I think they can look good on some women.