I think many of us on this board have an aversion to conformity. I've always argued with my teachers, rabbis, and authority figures if I thought my opinion was better when others would just nod their heads and accept whatever they were told.
Nonconformism is when you have more metal in your face (as piercings) than your car. Arguing with those in positions of power over their stupidity, which you are a direct victim of its results, is simply thinking of yourself.
Everyone I associate with has extensive piercings; but I don't....