Slashdot | Body Modifications Still Hinder IT Professionals?

Slashdot | Body Modifications Still Hinder IT Professionals?:

A wise person once told me that the difference between a good choice and a bad choice is that a good choice gives you more choices.

Considering how many types of (strech) pierchings and tatoos are difficult to reverse, why would someone want to get one? What kind of long term plan/goal does it promote?