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Push-Pull · 09-03-2007, 08:31 AM

OK, during a search for something else, I came across this gem of a page. To fully appreciate it, be sure to visit the other pages numbered at the bottom of this link.....(WARNING can be VERY, VERY GRAPHIC!!!!!) http://modblog.bmezine.com/category/extreme/page/5/

Now, as a person who is both tattooed (3" triangular celtic knot on nape of neck) and pierced, (prince albert, currently 10g) I can say that I understand someone who also is pierced and/or tattooed. However, looking through the link posted above, I have to say that for me there is definitely a line that gets crossed in a spectacular way for some of these "body mods". Now, I can see someone getting an implant under their skin. I can see tongue splitting. I can even see scarification. But what I don't fully understand is metallic screw on inserts, super heavy tats, piercings the size of hubcaps, and even worse, amputation. While I certainly won't preach against them, I have to wonder what drives these modifications. But what about amputation? How is that a reasonable "body mod"?

So the question I pose is this.... What is your "line" that divides body mods from mutilation? Does such a line exist, or is it simply in the eye/mind of the person viewing them?

09-03-2007, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Push-Pull I'll ask when I'm ready.... Location: Firmly in the middle....	Body mods or mutilation? OK, during a search for something else, I came across this gem of a page. To fully appreciate it, be sure to visit the other pages numbered at the bottom of this link.....(WARNING can be VERY, VERY GRAPHIC!!!!!) http://modblog.bmezine.com/category/extreme/page/5/ Now, as a person who is both tattooed (3" triangular celtic knot on nape of neck) and pierced, (prince albert, currently 10g) I can say that I understand someone who also is pierced and/or tattooed. However, looking through the link posted above, I have to say that for me there is definitely a line that gets crossed in a spectacular way for some of these "body mods". Now, I can see someone getting an implant under their skin. I can see tongue splitting. I can even see scarification. But what I don't fully understand is metallic screw on inserts, super heavy tats, piercings the size of hubcaps, and even worse, amputation. While I certainly won't preach against them, I have to wonder what drives these modifications. But what about amputation? How is that a reasonable "body mod"? So the question I pose is this.... What is your "line" that divides body mods from mutilation? Does such a line exist, or is it simply in the eye/mind of the person viewing them? __________________ "No laws, no matter how rigidly enforced, can protect a person from their own stupidity." -Me- "Some people are like Slinkies..... They are not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs." -Unknown- DAMMIT! -Jack Bauer- Last edited by Push-Pull; 09-03-2007 at 08:34 AM..