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I’m neither pierced nor tattooed.. am I a wrong ‘un in this day and age?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have?  |
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over a year ago
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have? "
Does it matter that you don't, only you can marginalise yourself |
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have? "
I share your sense of alienation. Don't have any and don't especially like them on others. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have?
Does it matter that you don't, only you can marginalise yourself "
Doesn’t matter in the slightest to me to be honest, just wondering how common it is? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have?
Does it matter that you don't, only you can marginalise yourself
Doesn’t matter in the slightest to me to be honest, just wondering how common it is? "
More main stream today, I have tattoos more being done on the 29th cant wait leg should be finished off |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Why be bothered by either what other people look like, have done to them or think is the "norm"
Be you!
Everyone is different....
I have numerous tattoos and piercings but thats what makes me who I am, I wont regret having them done.   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've only one tattoo no piercing. I got the tattoo because I wanted to, granted it was before every tom,dick and Harry got them but do it because you want to not to fit in. My experience also says people only care if you do have either and not if you don't. |
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By *edeWoman
over a year ago
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You are you - nothing wrong with either.
I have 7 bits of metal and 7 tattoos. Definitely more tattoos on the list though as I personally love them and see them a form of art. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate a body without them though   |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have? "
It's so easy to be a rebel these days  |
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I have my earlobes pierced (Mrs), Mr has no piercings and neither of us has tattoos. We feel perfectly happy with ourselves in this regard! That other people do have tattoos/more piercings is fine, it's just we don't  |
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I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society. |
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
C'est moi Boudoir |
"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have? "
I used to have pierced ears but let them close up, no tattoos but have been thinking about getting one for a long time now. Don't feel marginalised but would like a tattoo for me. Don't care about piercings at all. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's incredibly weird to have no piercings or tattoos. Why would someone want to be a social outcast like that?  
I like to be alternative. The cultural resistance if you will!  "
It's very brave to 'out' yourself publicly.
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society. "
Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity.
It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have been in tattoo parlours a few times and ashamed to say I have chickened out because wasn't sure what I wanted!! i certainly don't feel inferior for not having one.. Some people do look super cool with them though |
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have? "
According to official figures, around 1 in 3 UK adults has one or more tattoos, and around 1 in 10 has a one or more piercing (other than earlobes)
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society.
Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity.
It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene."
I mean I don’t really remember a time when they were not edgy. When I remember people around my age getting tattoos. So like ten years ago, it was usually some random persons name tattooed on someone’s arse cause they were d*unk in Maga and thought it’d be funny. More arsey than edgy.
Is it a trend or is it just more acceptable...I don’t know. Maybe it’s both. But I feel like these days people are getting more creative and original with their tattoo choices which I think is great. If you wanna be more edgy with it, pretty sure face tattoos still ruffle feathers. |
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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have? "
I had at one point 6 facial piercings with a further 6 in my ears, and have 4 tats from when I was 17.
They don’t make me who I was, am or will be.
I also don’t feel part of a club for having them or view those without them any differently, as I wasn’t born with them. |
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By *estivalMan
over a year ago
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"I have been in tattoo parlours a few times and ashamed to say I have chickened out because wasn't sure what I wanted!! i certainly don't feel inferior for not having one.. Some people do look super cool with them though "
wouldnt call that chickening out more like sensible if you dont know what ya want on you for life better to wait till ya do |
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society.
Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity.
It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene.
I mean I don’t really remember a time when they were not edgy. When I remember people around my age getting tattoos. So like ten years ago, it was usually some random persons name tattooed on someone’s arse cause they were d*unk in Maga and thought it’d be funny. More arsey than edgy.
Is it a trend or is it just more acceptable...I don’t know. Maybe it’s both. But I feel like these days people are getting more creative and original with their tattoo choices which I think is great. If you wanna be more edgy with it, pretty sure face tattoos still ruffle feathers. "
Face tattoos are definitely still taboo in many parts of society but I think there's a strong psychological component to that because of the importance of the face in communication. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've got 3 tattoos, but they're all biggish
No piercings tho
My OH makes up for both of us on the piercing front
His ears are done 3 times each side plus he has tunnels in both lobes
His frenum, both nipples, bell end, ball bag and that bit between the balls and his bumhole
He had a bar in his arm too, but that rejected
I make that 14 |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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You're not marginal in the slightest.
I have no tattoos, nose pierced (but rarely wear it) and my ears pierced. That's it. It doesn't make me any more unique than those who have tattoos nor those who have no piercings at all. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have been in tattoo parlours a few times and ashamed to say I have chickened out because wasn't sure what I wanted!! i certainly don't feel inferior for not having one.. Some people do look super cool with them though "
That's because you go in with an idea! you can tweak it there. |
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I like them, but have neither.
I used to go to a lot of rock venues, and when I was younger I felt a little out of place, and thought about getting one many times. As I grew up, I realised in that situation 'not' having them made me more unique, to stand out from the crowd. Which is funny as I knew loads of people who got them young to rebel and stand out. Now they just blend in.
Don't give a fuck what others do or think about it. For everyone that likes them, they'll be someone who doesn't.
Just be who you want to be. |
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have? "
I have none either, just not of interest to me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have?
I share your sense of alienation. Don't have any and don't especially like them on others."
ditto |
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"I like them, but have neither.
I used to go to a lot of rock venues, and when I was younger I felt a little out of place, and thought about getting one many times. As I grew up, I realised in that situation 'not' having them made me more unique, to stand out from the crowd. Which is funny as I knew loads of people who got them young to rebel and stand out. Now they just blend in.
Don't give a fuck what others do or think about it. For everyone that likes them, they'll be someone who doesn't.
Just be who you want to be. "
Yep well said, i just never settled on a tat design i could imagine being happy with forever. So just never bothered lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have one or 2 tattoos and 1 piercing.
But it’s all personal choice just remember if you are going to get one make sure you know what you want as cover ups are a pain in the ass xx |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have? "
No tattoos or piercings is the new exotic. I have neither. |
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Make half here - have my frenulum pierced, some people get freaked out by it and ask me to take the piercing pit. But all of this - tattoos, piercings, are very individual forms of expression and not the only one available, there’s plenty of ways to define oneself... |
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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have?
No tattoos or piercings is the new exotic. I have neither."
Ohh am I exotic |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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About 40 tatts so far and almost a whole body suit planned...just my ears pierced but plan to get my septum done.
J has more tattoos than me plus a few piercings aswell as having dermal implants in the past.
We're both tattoo artists too so big fans of body modifications.
Lu |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have been in tattoo parlours a few times and ashamed to say I have chickened out because wasn't sure what I wanted!! i certainly don't feel inferior for not having one.. Some people do look super cool with them though
That's because you go in with an idea! you can tweak it there. "
... I love the Maori ones like the NZ rugby players but then odd an Irish guy getting them! Maybe something in gaelic.. But what, where, how big etc etc... Dont want hate it for the next 40 years! Have you any or would you get one? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have been in tattoo parlours a few times and ashamed to say I have chickened out because wasn't sure what I wanted!! i certainly don't feel inferior for not having one.. Some people do look super cool with them though
That's because you go in with an idea! you can tweak it there. ... I love the Maori ones like the NZ rugby players but then odd an Irish guy getting them! Maybe something in gaelic.. But what, where, how big etc etc... Dont want hate it for the next 40 years! Have you any or would you get one? "
I'll have a look for you |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"5 tattoos and two piercings in each ear. Would love my nose pierced but I’m too scared. Also wanted more ear piercings (Helix, Tragus) but again, too scared of the pain."
so that’s 10 tattoos inside your ear ? Xx
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have?
No tattoos or piercings is the new exotic. I have neither.
Ohh am I exotic "
Need you ask? |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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I've got a few tattoos already and plans for a few more.
Which reminds me.... I should really tell my tattoo artist that I've picked the text for the inside of my wrist....
Lu! I want "misneach" on it please! |
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"I've got a few tattoos already and plans for a few more.
Which reminds me.... I should really tell my tattoo artist that I've picked the text for the inside of my wrist....
Lu! I want "misneach" on it please!"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Although tattoos are on most people these days, I still get looked at loads because I'm very heavily tattooed, and people are still shocked when they see I have my throat and my head tattooed. I still get the stares and whispers haha |
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society.
Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity.
It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene.
I mean I don’t really remember a time when they were not edgy. When I remember people around my age getting tattoos. So like ten years ago, it was usually some random persons name tattooed on someone’s arse cause they were d*unk in Maga and thought it’d be funny. More arsey than edgy.
Is it a trend or is it just more acceptable...I don’t know. Maybe it’s both. But I feel like these days people are getting more creative and original with their tattoo choices which I think is great. If you wanna be more edgy with it, pretty sure face tattoos still ruffle feathers.
Face tattoos are definitely still taboo in many parts of society but I think there's a strong psychological component to that because of the importance of the face in communication."
Is it for attention? If you get a face tattoo, people are going to stir at it.
Is that why people get it done? Or maybe there is another reason. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society.
Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity.
It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene.
I mean I don’t really remember a time when they were not edgy. When I remember people around my age getting tattoos. So like ten years ago, it was usually some random persons name tattooed on someone’s arse cause they were d*unk in Maga and thought it’d be funny. More arsey than edgy.
Is it a trend or is it just more acceptable...I don’t know. Maybe it’s both. But I feel like these days people are getting more creative and original with their tattoo choices which I think is great. If you wanna be more edgy with it, pretty sure face tattoos still ruffle feathers.
Face tattoos are definitely still taboo in many parts of society but I think there's a strong psychological component to that because of the importance of the face in communication.
Is it for attention? If you get a face tattoo, people are going to stir at it.
Is that why people get it done? Or maybe there is another reason."
I've wondered this, see my only tattoo with meaning is my sons name across my fingers, the rest are just because I wanted them, people have a hard time getting their head around some who's tattoos don't have a meaning |
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have? "
There's still a few of us about. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have fore tattoos. I think the quality of tats is a lot better now than in previous year's. Also people are having sleeves done ect not just one or two here or there. I also them time's back in the day you wouldn't even get a job if you had tattoos |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No tattoos - I have an addictive personality and would be bored with just one so wouldn't have been able to just have one.
Uaed to have three nose piercings but took them out quite a few years ago. |
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With 72 piercings, I'm probably the most pierced on here.
I don't do it to be cool or alternative or anything, I just do it because I love it.
I've no tattoos though. I love them and would love some but tattoos are way more of a commitment. |
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society.
Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity.
It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene.
I mean I don’t really remember a time when they were not edgy. When I remember people around my age getting tattoos. So like ten years ago, it was usually some random persons name tattooed on someone’s arse cause they were d*unk in Maga and thought it’d be funny. More arsey than edgy.
Is it a trend or is it just more acceptable...I don’t know. Maybe it’s both. But I feel like these days people are getting more creative and original with their tattoo choices which I think is great. If you wanna be more edgy with it, pretty sure face tattoos still ruffle feathers.
Face tattoos are definitely still taboo in many parts of society but I think there's a strong psychological component to that because of the importance of the face in communication.
Is it for attention? If you get a face tattoo, people are going to stir at it.
Is that why people get it done? Or maybe there is another reason."
I recognise the social stigma around face, neck and other tattoos that aren't easily concealed.
I try to cure myself of it, personally. It's not my body, it's been a long time - possibly not even within my awareness (although I grew up in a pretty sheltered/ conservative milieu) - since tattoos could reasonably imply anything about anyone. |
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I have my nipple pierced...if I'm honest I had it done many years ago when it wasn't commonplace in a bid to be different from the herd. Now it's just kind of there and I never really think about it, aside from the odd occasion when I catch it on something!
I do have one small tattoo that I hate, thankfully it's on a part of my body that not many people see...I will be having it covered, but only when I can decide on something that I'm sure I won't feel the same way about in a few years time. I would prefer it if I'd never had it done. |
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I don’t have any and won’t be getting any either. No issues with a them, but just see it as a fashion trend.
When I was a kid only bikers, criminals, rock stars, sailors and other alternative living people had them. But now politicians to police officers have a tattoo so the uniqueness of them has been diluted in my opinion.
However if you have some and love them, all the power to you |
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"I don’t have any and won’t be getting any either. No issues with a them, but just see it as a fashion trend.
When I was a kid only bikers, criminals, rock stars, sailors and other alternative living people had them. But now politicians to police officers have a tattoo so the uniqueness of them has been diluted in my opinion.
However if you have some and love them, all the power to you "
Absolutely. |
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t.
How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else?
Those that do, how many do you have? "
I think they are both awful, most are like sheep following the crowd, be yourself and don't be afraid to be different. |
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those that don't, aren't marginal.. those that do aren't alt.
it's all personal preference.
Px 
