> Just because something has been done for a long time doesn't mean it's good. This is true, although it is a good start, right? If a cultural practice has sur

> Just because something has been done for a long time doesn't mean it's good. This is true, although it is a good start, right? If a cultural practice has survived for many generations, this alone already indicates that the practice might be compatible with human society, morals, sustainability, etc. > We also shouldn't confuse self-mutilation with healthy activities like exercising simply because both "shape one's own body". True! We should indeed not confuse self-mutilation with healthy activities just because they share some similarities. But would you classify scars or tattoos motivated by aesthetics as self-mutilation? What about piercings, such as holes for earrings or laser hair removal? I believe that is an interesting and unusual position. Do you have an argument in favor of your (so far implicit) take?