Pierced ears are not a "body modification"..However it seems to be a thing here in that so many are afraid or unwilling to have control of "what they want" with themselves ! I am amazed that it is such a big deal for some. After a short while,there is only a little hole that no one will see ! I have a half dozen and never heard a thing to the negative. However,here on this forum,it seems to be the precipice that going over means that you are "outing" yourself to your world. I wish more people would realize that being an "out" person really shows your world that you are "also an interesting person"..The fear of the negativity is imagined often because the person has gone overboard in spinning a different web to those around them. You have to give acceptance to get acceptance.