I do not have piercings, yet have learned quite a bit from some of those individuals, pierced or otherwise... I've also learned quite a bit from those whose appearance doesnt fit into any present or past status quo limitations... Let's not forget the fact that some of todays appearance's were established by those reflecting a polar opposition to the oppression handed down by the well dressed... Some would point out that the appearance of any succeeding generation, is a degredation of societies moral standing because it has evolved (or devolved).