Alex is a voluntary LAK, RAK, and RBE amputee* and is now also stubbing the fingers on his right hand (I mentioned the interviews a few days ago but if you want to know more, for starters read this interview with my late friend Chaz about voluntary amputation — you may also want to read this to see what kind of guy he was before you judge him and other voluntary amputees). He used ice to do the initial DIY anesthesia and then cleanly chopped it off. There was almost no bleeding, but definitely lots of pain. Click on through if you want to see the remainders.
That reminds me, if you want to see a free video of a DIY amputation, view the final Uvatiarru trailer (yeah, the movie is still in its ultra-extended production cycle, sorry).
* Left above the knee, right above the knee, and right below the elbow.
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Shannon – Was Chaz formerly No-Hand?
Shannon – Was Chaz formerly No-Hand?
Shannon – Was Chaz formerly No-Hand?
Shannon – Was Chaz formerly No-Hand?
>>146
The transabled site is really interesting, I was reading about Sean there.
It strikes me, though, many of those people want paralysis, which has less overlap with “mod[1]” than amputation, it seems. I mean, it’s fairly clear how you can engineer your leg missing, even if difficult, but to get a certain spinal level injury, would be a different thing.
I do wonder what Sean would say on the subject of his desires vs. the concepts of body modification generally (and definitions) – it’d be interesting to read his take on it.
[1] depending on definition, of course – does it need to be visible?
>>146
The transabled site is really interesting, I was reading about Sean there.
It strikes me, though, many of those people want paralysis, which has less overlap with “mod[1]” than amputation, it seems. I mean, it’s fairly clear how you can engineer your leg missing, even if difficult, but to get a certain spinal level injury, would be a different thing.
I do wonder what Sean would say on the subject of his desires vs. the concepts of body modification generally (and definitions) – it’d be interesting to read his take on it.
[1] depending on definition, of course – does it need to be visible?
>>146
The transabled site is really interesting, I was reading about Sean there.
It strikes me, though, many of those people want paralysis, which has less overlap with “mod[1]” than amputation, it seems. I mean, it’s fairly clear how you can engineer your leg missing, even if difficult, but to get a certain spinal level injury, would be a different thing.
I do wonder what Sean would say on the subject of his desires vs. the concepts of body modification generally (and definitions) – it’d be interesting to read his take on it.
[1] depending on definition, of course – does it need to be visible?
>>146
The transabled site is really interesting, I was reading about Sean there.
It strikes me, though, many of those people want paralysis, which has less overlap with “mod[1]” than amputation, it seems. I mean, it’s fairly clear how you can engineer your leg missing, even if difficult, but to get a certain spinal level injury, would be a different thing.
I do wonder what Sean would say on the subject of his desires vs. the concepts of body modification generally (and definitions) – it’d be interesting to read his take on it.
[1] depending on definition, of course – does it need to be visible?
In all these comments not once has my pondering been addressed except by people who also wonder the same thing as I, to wit: Who is paying for this person to continue a ‘functional’ life? Is he dependent upon others for everyday activities? In other words, who wipes his ass?
My concern is that resources and hard-earned money is being used to maintain this now severely disabled person as he continues in his quest to forcefully remove every dangling bit still remaining on his body. But more than that, I’m concerned about the burden he is becoming for those who love him.
My tattoos and piercings inconvenience no one. I cannot imagine that this man can say the same about his body mods.
In all these comments not once has my pondering been addressed except by people who also wonder the same thing as I, to wit: Who is paying for this person to continue a ‘functional’ life? Is he dependent upon others for everyday activities? In other words, who wipes his ass?
My concern is that resources and hard-earned money is being used to maintain this now severely disabled person as he continues in his quest to forcefully remove every dangling bit still remaining on his body. But more than that, I’m concerned about the burden he is becoming for those who love him.
My tattoos and piercings inconvenience no one. I cannot imagine that this man can say the same about his body mods.
In all these comments not once has my pondering been addressed except by people who also wonder the same thing as I, to wit: Who is paying for this person to continue a ‘functional’ life? Is he dependent upon others for everyday activities? In other words, who wipes his ass?
My concern is that resources and hard-earned money is being used to maintain this now severely disabled person as he continues in his quest to forcefully remove every dangling bit still remaining on his body. But more than that, I’m concerned about the burden he is becoming for those who love him.
My tattoos and piercings inconvenience no one. I cannot imagine that this man can say the same about his body mods.
In all these comments not once has my pondering been addressed except by people who also wonder the same thing as I, to wit: Who is paying for this person to continue a ‘functional’ life? Is he dependent upon others for everyday activities? In other words, who wipes his ass?
My concern is that resources and hard-earned money is being used to maintain this now severely disabled person as he continues in his quest to forcefully remove every dangling bit still remaining on his body. But more than that, I’m concerned about the burden he is becoming for those who love him.
My tattoos and piercings inconvenience no one. I cannot imagine that this man can say the same about his body mods.
Dan (#145) couldn’t have said it better. As a community, why do we embrace some things considered “normal” while shunning others considered “insane”, when it’s all just striving to get what we personally consider to be the perfect body? Why is it anyone’s business other than Alex, whom it directly affects, what he does to himself? None of us have the right to judge others based on what we view as right or wrong…personally, I wouldn’t do an amputation, but then again, it’s NOT MY BODY. It’s his. So it’s his deal…this is what he wants for himself, he’s obviously thought it through enough and knows the consequences, having done other amputations, so it really shouldn’t matter to the rest of us. I think it’s ridiculous that people get so worked up calling someone insane and in need of psycological help when it doesn’t even affect them. Just because it’s not your personal preference doesn’t mean it’s not someone else’s. And as for the whole where-do=you-draw-the-line issue…draw your own persaonl lines, but don’t try to control others’ boundaries. Like I said, I’m not a huge fan of amputations, but I AM a fan of having the right to do to your own body what you please…
There, now I’ve thrown my two cents in, and I feel much better now.
Dan (#145) couldn’t have said it better. As a community, why do we embrace some things considered “normal” while shunning others considered “insane”, when it’s all just striving to get what we personally consider to be the perfect body? Why is it anyone’s business other than Alex, whom it directly affects, what he does to himself? None of us have the right to judge others based on what we view as right or wrong…personally, I wouldn’t do an amputation, but then again, it’s NOT MY BODY. It’s his. So it’s his deal…this is what he wants for himself, he’s obviously thought it through enough and knows the consequences, having done other amputations, so it really shouldn’t matter to the rest of us. I think it’s ridiculous that people get so worked up calling someone insane and in need of psycological help when it doesn’t even affect them. Just because it’s not your personal preference doesn’t mean it’s not someone else’s. And as for the whole where-do=you-draw-the-line issue…draw your own persaonl lines, but don’t try to control others’ boundaries. Like I said, I’m not a huge fan of amputations, but I AM a fan of having the right to do to your own body what you please…
There, now I’ve thrown my two cents in, and I feel much better now.
Dan (#145) couldn’t have said it better. As a community, why do we embrace some things considered “normal” while shunning others considered “insane”, when it’s all just striving to get what we personally consider to be the perfect body? Why is it anyone’s business other than Alex, whom it directly affects, what he does to himself? None of us have the right to judge others based on what we view as right or wrong…personally, I wouldn’t do an amputation, but then again, it’s NOT MY BODY. It’s his. So it’s his deal…this is what he wants for himself, he’s obviously thought it through enough and knows the consequences, having done other amputations, so it really shouldn’t matter to the rest of us. I think it’s ridiculous that people get so worked up calling someone insane and in need of psycological help when it doesn’t even affect them. Just because it’s not your personal preference doesn’t mean it’s not someone else’s. And as for the whole where-do=you-draw-the-line issue…draw your own persaonl lines, but don’t try to control others’ boundaries. Like I said, I’m not a huge fan of amputations, but I AM a fan of having the right to do to your own body what you please…
There, now I’ve thrown my two cents in, and I feel much better now.
Dan (#145) couldn’t have said it better. As a community, why do we embrace some things considered “normal” while shunning others considered “insane”, when it’s all just striving to get what we personally consider to be the perfect body? Why is it anyone’s business other than Alex, whom it directly affects, what he does to himself? None of us have the right to judge others based on what we view as right or wrong…personally, I wouldn’t do an amputation, but then again, it’s NOT MY BODY. It’s his. So it’s his deal…this is what he wants for himself, he’s obviously thought it through enough and knows the consequences, having done other amputations, so it really shouldn’t matter to the rest of us. I think it’s ridiculous that people get so worked up calling someone insane and in need of psycological help when it doesn’t even affect them. Just because it’s not your personal preference doesn’t mean it’s not someone else’s. And as for the whole where-do=you-draw-the-line issue…draw your own persaonl lines, but don’t try to control others’ boundaries. Like I said, I’m not a huge fan of amputations, but I AM a fan of having the right to do to your own body what you please…
There, now I’ve thrown my two cents in, and I feel much better now.
Oops, sorry for the multiple typos…guess I should be more observant when going on a rant, lol.
Oops, sorry for the multiple typos…guess I should be more observant when going on a rant, lol.
Oops, sorry for the multiple typos…guess I should be more observant when going on a rant, lol.
Oops, sorry for the multiple typos…guess I should be more observant when going on a rant, lol.
Very well said Sara! My hats off to you..
Very well said Sara! My hats off to you..
Very well said Sara! My hats off to you..
Very well said Sara! My hats off to you..
Holy sh*t, I’m totally going to go back along these comments and have a decent read through all of them, because they’re no doubt infinitely more interesting than this photo. Seen one finger amputation, seen them all.
I look at this from a socio-political standpoint, in that if this is a public blog, and all members of the public (barring those with ISP restrictions) can view this blog, breast skewering and finger amputations will undoubtably cast a negative view over the more mainstream areas of BME. I, personally, support a persons right to do this to themselves assuming they’re a sane and consenting adult. BUT I have to cringe when I think of the impact it has by showing these on a free public site.
Holy sh*t, I’m totally going to go back along these comments and have a decent read through all of them, because they’re no doubt infinitely more interesting than this photo. Seen one finger amputation, seen them all.
I look at this from a socio-political standpoint, in that if this is a public blog, and all members of the public (barring those with ISP restrictions) can view this blog, breast skewering and finger amputations will undoubtably cast a negative view over the more mainstream areas of BME. I, personally, support a persons right to do this to themselves assuming they’re a sane and consenting adult. BUT I have to cringe when I think of the impact it has by showing these on a free public site.
Holy sh*t, I’m totally going to go back along these comments and have a decent read through all of them, because they’re no doubt infinitely more interesting than this photo. Seen one finger amputation, seen them all.
I look at this from a socio-political standpoint, in that if this is a public blog, and all members of the public (barring those with ISP restrictions) can view this blog, breast skewering and finger amputations will undoubtably cast a negative view over the more mainstream areas of BME. I, personally, support a persons right to do this to themselves assuming they’re a sane and consenting adult. BUT I have to cringe when I think of the impact it has by showing these on a free public site.
Holy sh*t, I’m totally going to go back along these comments and have a decent read through all of them, because they’re no doubt infinitely more interesting than this photo. Seen one finger amputation, seen them all.
I look at this from a socio-political standpoint, in that if this is a public blog, and all members of the public (barring those with ISP restrictions) can view this blog, breast skewering and finger amputations will undoubtably cast a negative view over the more mainstream areas of BME. I, personally, support a persons right to do this to themselves assuming they’re a sane and consenting adult. BUT I have to cringe when I think of the impact it has by showing these on a free public site.
Giles – Chaz is NoHand and if you’re searching archives for his posts, DBLAMPUTEE was his most common moniker. I should add that he was not “out” in general so non-amputee fetish articles that mention him and his work may give contradictory stories, as may some of his posts.
ChillyMama – Generally people who go for heavy amputation (limbs rather than fingers) find the challenge part of the experience they enjoy, so doing it themselves is part of what they enjoy. Just like someone who, say, is a climber, wants to climb hard mountains not easy ones, and further, often want to do it with as little assistance as possible. It’s not common for people who self-amputate to “become burdens” because (a) they’re just not that type of person, and (b) they want the challenge of doing it.
original_sly – I totally understand where you’re coming from and it’s a valid point, but to a large and in my opinion primary extent, BME is for and by this community more so than being intended as a voyeuristic vessel for the general public to view…
Giles – Chaz is NoHand and if you’re searching archives for his posts, DBLAMPUTEE was his most common moniker. I should add that he was not “out” in general so non-amputee fetish articles that mention him and his work may give contradictory stories, as may some of his posts.
ChillyMama – Generally people who go for heavy amputation (limbs rather than fingers) find the challenge part of the experience they enjoy, so doing it themselves is part of what they enjoy. Just like someone who, say, is a climber, wants to climb hard mountains not easy ones, and further, often want to do it with as little assistance as possible. It’s not common for people who self-amputate to “become burdens” because (a) they’re just not that type of person, and (b) they want the challenge of doing it.
original_sly – I totally understand where you’re coming from and it’s a valid point, but to a large and in my opinion primary extent, BME is for and by this community more so than being intended as a voyeuristic vessel for the general public to view…
Giles – Chaz is NoHand and if you’re searching archives for his posts, DBLAMPUTEE was his most common moniker. I should add that he was not “out” in general so non-amputee fetish articles that mention him and his work may give contradictory stories, as may some of his posts.
ChillyMama – Generally people who go for heavy amputation (limbs rather than fingers) find the challenge part of the experience they enjoy, so doing it themselves is part of what they enjoy. Just like someone who, say, is a climber, wants to climb hard mountains not easy ones, and further, often want to do it with as little assistance as possible. It’s not common for people who self-amputate to “become burdens” because (a) they’re just not that type of person, and (b) they want the challenge of doing it.
original_sly – I totally understand where you’re coming from and it’s a valid point, but to a large and in my opinion primary extent, BME is for and by this community more so than being intended as a voyeuristic vessel for the general public to view…
Giles – Chaz is NoHand and if you’re searching archives for his posts, DBLAMPUTEE was his most common moniker. I should add that he was not “out” in general so non-amputee fetish articles that mention him and his work may give contradictory stories, as may some of his posts.
ChillyMama – Generally people who go for heavy amputation (limbs rather than fingers) find the challenge part of the experience they enjoy, so doing it themselves is part of what they enjoy. Just like someone who, say, is a climber, wants to climb hard mountains not easy ones, and further, often want to do it with as little assistance as possible. It’s not common for people who self-amputate to “become burdens” because (a) they’re just not that type of person, and (b) they want the challenge of doing it.
original_sly – I totally understand where you’re coming from and it’s a valid point, but to a large and in my opinion primary extent, BME is for and by this community more so than being intended as a voyeuristic vessel for the general public to view…
wow, thats intense… I didn’t think the inside of a finger would look like that…
wow, thats intense… I didn’t think the inside of a finger would look like that…
wow, thats intense… I didn’t think the inside of a finger would look like that…
wow, thats intense… I didn’t think the inside of a finger would look like that…
For those of you coming in on the tail end of all this, check out the following posts which are interesting (though these aren’t the only ones).
51 – 64 – 81 – 98 – 144
Those posts are all pretty compelling.
If BME is here to strictly document without bias, then of course these images should be here. With no bias, we have no responsibility to support someone’s amputations any more than heckle them. But if BME is a place where we support the rights of people to modify their body, we’re going to have to think of a framework in which to present these things because we will be looked upon in a certain light. That may be of no consequence to some, but for those who wish a career in public services or politics, any affiliation with BME may be to their detriment. Just throwing the idea out there.
For those of you coming in on the tail end of all this, check out the following posts which are interesting (though these aren’t the only ones).
51 – 64 – 81 – 98 – 144
Those posts are all pretty compelling.
If BME is here to strictly document without bias, then of course these images should be here. With no bias, we have no responsibility to support someone’s amputations any more than heckle them. But if BME is a place where we support the rights of people to modify their body, we’re going to have to think of a framework in which to present these things because we will be looked upon in a certain light. That may be of no consequence to some, but for those who wish a career in public services or politics, any affiliation with BME may be to their detriment. Just throwing the idea out there.
For those of you coming in on the tail end of all this, check out the following posts which are interesting (though these aren’t the only ones).
51 – 64 – 81 – 98 – 144
Those posts are all pretty compelling.
If BME is here to strictly document without bias, then of course these images should be here. With no bias, we have no responsibility to support someone’s amputations any more than heckle them. But if BME is a place where we support the rights of people to modify their body, we’re going to have to think of a framework in which to present these things because we will be looked upon in a certain light. That may be of no consequence to some, but for those who wish a career in public services or politics, any affiliation with BME may be to their detriment. Just throwing the idea out there.
For those of you coming in on the tail end of all this, check out the following posts which are interesting (though these aren’t the only ones).
51 – 64 – 81 – 98 – 144
Those posts are all pretty compelling.
If BME is here to strictly document without bias, then of course these images should be here. With no bias, we have no responsibility to support someone’s amputations any more than heckle them. But if BME is a place where we support the rights of people to modify their body, we’re going to have to think of a framework in which to present these things because we will be looked upon in a certain light. That may be of no consequence to some, but for those who wish a career in public services or politics, any affiliation with BME may be to their detriment. Just throwing the idea out there.
I kind of agree with original-sly. The posts beneath this picture have made me think more about this topic and see all sorts of new angles and opinions than the ten-a-penny amp picture alone would have. I too will return when I have more time and read some of the articles and links mentioned here, from different sides of the argument.I thank everyone who has taken the time to contribute, whatever your thoughts on the subject. I suspect this one will run and run…
On a lighter note, I swear to god, I never ever eat hotdogs and for some reason I bought some yesterday and I was just biting into my hotdog with ketchup when I scrolled down to this… Back to not eating hotdogs again, I think…
I kind of agree with original-sly. The posts beneath this picture have made me think more about this topic and see all sorts of new angles and opinions than the ten-a-penny amp picture alone would have. I too will return when I have more time and read some of the articles and links mentioned here, from different sides of the argument.I thank everyone who has taken the time to contribute, whatever your thoughts on the subject. I suspect this one will run and run…
On a lighter note, I swear to god, I never ever eat hotdogs and for some reason I bought some yesterday and I was just biting into my hotdog with ketchup when I scrolled down to this… Back to not eating hotdogs again, I think…
I kind of agree with original-sly. The posts beneath this picture have made me think more about this topic and see all sorts of new angles and opinions than the ten-a-penny amp picture alone would have. I too will return when I have more time and read some of the articles and links mentioned here, from different sides of the argument.I thank everyone who has taken the time to contribute, whatever your thoughts on the subject. I suspect this one will run and run…
On a lighter note, I swear to god, I never ever eat hotdogs and for some reason I bought some yesterday and I was just biting into my hotdog with ketchup when I scrolled down to this… Back to not eating hotdogs again, I think…
I kind of agree with original-sly. The posts beneath this picture have made me think more about this topic and see all sorts of new angles and opinions than the ten-a-penny amp picture alone would have. I too will return when I have more time and read some of the articles and links mentioned here, from different sides of the argument.I thank everyone who has taken the time to contribute, whatever your thoughts on the subject. I suspect this one will run and run…
On a lighter note, I swear to god, I never ever eat hotdogs and for some reason I bought some yesterday and I was just biting into my hotdog with ketchup when I scrolled down to this… Back to not eating hotdogs again, I think…
Giles&Truthpassion: The body isn’t a house; it’s a path. If he was more worried about keeping his body in one piece than he was about walking his own path then he would be choking the spirit in the name of the body. THAT is crossing a line. You telling him he can’t find out more about himself if it means he has to cut pieces off is crossing a line. And getting in a heated debate over someone else’s choices to cut off pieces that aren’t yours is just fucking stupid. I don’t think that people should pierce each other in a non professional setting, but I’m not gonna insult someone else over and over again if they do. Take a couple deep breaths guys, even if they do end up killing themselves, there are billions of us here.
Giles&Truthpassion: The body isn’t a house; it’s a path. If he was more worried about keeping his body in one piece than he was about walking his own path then he would be choking the spirit in the name of the body. THAT is crossing a line. You telling him he can’t find out more about himself if it means he has to cut pieces off is crossing a line. And getting in a heated debate over someone else’s choices to cut off pieces that aren’t yours is just fucking stupid. I don’t think that people should pierce each other in a non professional setting, but I’m not gonna insult someone else over and over again if they do. Take a couple deep breaths guys, even if they do end up killing themselves, there are billions of us here.
Giles&Truthpassion: The body isn’t a house; it’s a path. If he was more worried about keeping his body in one piece than he was about walking his own path then he would be choking the spirit in the name of the body. THAT is crossing a line. You telling him he can’t find out more about himself if it means he has to cut pieces off is crossing a line. And getting in a heated debate over someone else’s choices to cut off pieces that aren’t yours is just fucking stupid. I don’t think that people should pierce each other in a non professional setting, but I’m not gonna insult someone else over and over again if they do. Take a couple deep breaths guys, even if they do end up killing themselves, there are billions of us here.
Giles&Truthpassion: The body isn’t a house; it’s a path. If he was more worried about keeping his body in one piece than he was about walking his own path then he would be choking the spirit in the name of the body. THAT is crossing a line. You telling him he can’t find out more about himself if it means he has to cut pieces off is crossing a line. And getting in a heated debate over someone else’s choices to cut off pieces that aren’t yours is just fucking stupid. I don’t think that people should pierce each other in a non professional setting, but I’m not gonna insult someone else over and over again if they do. Take a couple deep breaths guys, even if they do end up killing themselves, there are billions of us here.
Shannon, why aren’t things like this blurred anymore on the modblog main page? Because I really enjoy reading Modblog regularly, but “clicking through” with blurred “hard/extreme” images was much much better!
Shannon, why aren’t things like this blurred anymore on the modblog main page? Because I really enjoy reading Modblog regularly, but “clicking through” with blurred “hard/extreme” images was much much better!