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#84592 - 02/05/06 10:52 AM A topic for the n00bs (frequently asked questions)
squeak Offline
sesquipedalianist

Registered: 04/27/02
Posts: 2239
Loc: 2 feet deep in coffee grounds
Hi, welcome to Tribe. smile

This is a thread for n00bs; it's sort of a compilation of info that you might find useful or not know where to look for.

First, the forum rules . They're also located on the main page.

The search function. If you have a piercing question, it's probably been asked and answered here before, so there's a lot of useful information to be found in the search engine.

These are some really common questions and threads that address them.

Signs of infection:
Thread 1
Thread 2
Thread 3

Parents and piercings:
Thread 1 --Fuzznose's advice in this thread is great.
Thread 2 --other people's experiences with the underage piercing debate.
Thread 3

Other stuff:
The APP website.
The BME encyclopedia --includes a section where you can look up risks associated with specific piercings.

Piercings and Metal Detectors:
Thread 1
Thread 2
Thread 3

Various bumps and other oddities:
Thread 1--lip
Thread 2--nostril
Thread 3--nostril
Thread 4
Thread 5

Signs of rejection/migration:
Thread 1
Thread 2
Thread 3
Thread 4

Keloids vs other types of scarring:
Thread 1
Thread 2
Keloid
Hypertrophic scarring

Jewelry issues:
Metal allergies
Size information

And of course, you can always ask! Welcome again, and happy piercing. smile
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#84593 - 02/05/06 11:04 AM Re: A topic for the n00bs (frequently asked questions)
The Darthside Offline
Member.

Registered: 09/05/03
Posts: 6691
Loc: The back row, with a bucket of...
Thank you very much, squeak!

I'd like to add the piercing FAQ's from the main page
http://www.tribalectic.com/FAQ.asp?Section=Pierced

Here you can find charts for the conversion of gauges and millimeters

and the stretching guide. http://www.tribalectic.com/StretchingGuide.asp

and, finally: Why piercing guns are bad bad bad.
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#84594 - 02/05/06 03:07 PM Re: A topic for the n00bs (frequently asked questions)
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Registered: 06/05/05
Posts: 82
Loc: bennington vermont
that encyclopedia is cool
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#84595 - 02/06/06 05:54 AM Re: A topic for the n00bs (frequently asked questions)
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Registered: 08/21/04
Posts: 2292
Loc: Down the shore
OMG, thank you squeak & mods for making this a sticky. I think this will help answer many questions.
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#84596 - 02/06/06 06:14 PM Re: A topic for the n00bs (frequently asked questions)
MsJen Administrator Offline
I never saw the way the orange slayed the rake...

Registered: 01/15/03
Posts: 17132
Loc: Indiana!!!
Great idea Squeak!
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#84597 - 02/07/06 02:19 AM Re: A topic for the n00bs (frequently asked questions)
bash Offline
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Registered: 12/16/03
Posts: 10892
Loc: Indian Territory
A link to one of those threads inquiring as to the relationship of male genital piercings and nymphomania might be good, too. wink smile
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#84598 - 02/07/06 06:32 AM Re: A topic for the n00bs (frequently asked questions)
squeak Offline
sesquipedalianist

Registered: 04/27/02
Posts: 2239
Loc: 2 feet deep in coffee grounds
Just because MsBash might find that useful doesn't mean every other guy suffers from that problem. eek :p
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#84599 - 02/07/06 07:04 AM Re: A topic for the n00bs (frequently asked questions)
MsJen Administrator Offline
I never saw the way the orange slayed the rake...

Registered: 01/15/03
Posts: 17132
Loc: Indiana!!!
^^^^ laugh laugh
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#84600 - 02/07/06 09:35 AM Re: A topic for the n00bs (frequently asked questions)
bash Offline
The Bug up Trin's Butt

Registered: 12/16/03
Posts: 10892
Loc: Indian Territory
I'm serious. Every guy that comes here contemplating getting pdb wants to know what's best for,you know, *wink, wink*. I have a pm right now on the subject.
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#84601 - 02/07/06 09:40 AM Re: A topic for the n00bs (frequently asked questions)
Paganpurge Offline
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Registered: 07/19/04
Posts: 6075
Loc: Wisconsin
How about the "OMIGOD!!1 MY BELLYBUTTON PIERCING IS ALL WEIRD!! IT HAS AN UGLY BUMP THING, WHAT IS IT!!111" threads?

I don't know how many times I have seen those.
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