A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

ModBlog or MAKE magazine?

I’ve been debating the extent to which I want to post “how-to” information to the BME encyclopedia. For example, what is my liability if I explain to you in detail that with a little dry ice and a willing arm, you can guarantee yourself looking like my German friend here? How about if I explain how to do it with a minimum level of pain. I have such poor judgment, I’m seriously considering putting out a guide.

The truth is a virus! Information wants to be free!

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2 responses to “ModBlog or MAKE magazine?”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 04-20-2006 13:02:04 by LifeRush
    i say “do it!” But then again, i’m not the one who get’s all the nasty emails…

    Posted on 04-20-2006 13:32:56 by *MissM*
    Propaganda is a virus too and is not neccesary Truth information.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:16:22 by penski
    DO IT, DOUG!

    *n

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:16:54 by Kanga43
    As interesting as it would be to know, could definitely see a lawsuit coming in your direction if you do :\ Sucky that our world is like that.

    Maybe you could do it, but require an IAM login and a certain age to view the page? At least you wont have to worry about minors then.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:20:19 by fre_k
    As long as you post a million or so [red]warnings[/red] you could probaly be safe from the law, but you’ll get even more hate mail.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:56:13 by sae
    points for the pump up the volume allusion

    Posted on 04-20-2006 15:50:17 by nickythegreek
    I say dont do it.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 19:25:05 by jimmieknuckles
    im all for it, as long as the how to contains procedural pics

    Posted on 04-20-2006 21:30:49 by rsonally I would love to see LOTS more \’how-tos\’ from amputations to common piercings.’);

    I say fucking do it. Personally I would love to see LOTS more ‘how-tos’ from amputations to common piercings.’);

    Posted on e is that out there, people are going to try and do crazy shit on them selves anyway. Why not assist those serious about it and try and reduce any serious (unintentional) injury to themselves.’);
    by oing to try and do crazy shit on them selves anyway. Why not assist those serious about it and try and reduce any serious (unintentional) injury to themselves.’);

    out there, people are going to try and do crazy shit on them selves anyway. Why not assist those serious about it and try and reduce any serious (unintentional) injury to themselves.’);

    Posted on self piercing when I was a little over 15, focusing mainly on my genitals. I still have many of my original holes and now I pierce in a studio for a living.’);
    by over 15, focusing mainly on my genitals. I still have many of my original holes and now I pierce in a studio for a living.’);

    ing when I was a little over 15, focusing mainly on my genitals. I still have many of my original holes and now I pierce in a studio for a living.’);

    Posted on back I can see (seriously, fuck hate-mail – that\’s no reason to not do it) is that it may make it look like we are trying to get kids to do shit on them selves. Easy solution, a “this is intended for PROFESSIONALS only and not as a DIY guide”. Similar to what the APP has in \’The Point\’. It can now benefit those hell bent on doing it on them selves and serve as a great resource for people wanting to just learn.

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 04-20-2006 13:02:04 by LifeRush
    i say “do it!” But then again, i’m not the one who get’s all the nasty emails…

    Posted on 04-20-2006 13:32:56 by *MissM*
    Propaganda is a virus too and is not neccesary Truth information.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:16:22 by penski
    DO IT, DOUG!

    *n

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:16:54 by Kanga43
    As interesting as it would be to know, could definitely see a lawsuit coming in your direction if you do :\ Sucky that our world is like that.

    Maybe you could do it, but require an IAM login and a certain age to view the page? At least you wont have to worry about minors then.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:20:19 by fre_k
    As long as you post a million or so [red]warnings[/red] you could probaly be safe from the law, but you’ll get even more hate mail.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:56:13 by sae
    points for the pump up the volume allusion

    Posted on 04-20-2006 15:50:17 by nickythegreek
    I say dont do it.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 19:25:05 by jimmieknuckles
    im all for it, as long as the how to contains procedural pics

    Posted on 04-20-2006 21:30:49 by rsonally I would love to see LOTS more \’how-tos\’ from amputations to common piercings.’);

    I say fucking do it. Personally I would love to see LOTS more ‘how-tos’ from amputations to common piercings.’);

    Posted on e is that out there, people are going to try and do crazy shit on them selves anyway. Why not assist those serious about it and try and reduce any serious (unintentional) injury to themselves.’);
    by oing to try and do crazy shit on them selves anyway. Why not assist those serious about it and try and reduce any serious (unintentional) injury to themselves.’);

    out there, people are going to try and do crazy shit on them selves anyway. Why not assist those serious about it and try and reduce any serious (unintentional) injury to themselves.’);

    Posted on self piercing when I was a little over 15, focusing mainly on my genitals. I still have many of my original holes and now I pierce in a studio for a living.’);
    by over 15, focusing mainly on my genitals. I still have many of my original holes and now I pierce in a studio for a living.’);

    ing when I was a little over 15, focusing mainly on my genitals. I still have many of my original holes and now I pierce in a studio for a living.’);

    Posted on back I can see (seriously, fuck hate-mail – that\’s no reason to not do it) is that it may make it look like we are trying to get kids to do shit on them selves. Easy solution, a “this is intended for PROFESSIONALS only and not as a DIY guide”. Similar to what the APP has in \’The Point\’. It can now benefit those hell bent on doing it on them selves and serve as a great resource for people wanting to just learn.

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