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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
I would love to know why there is still such a bad stigma against people with tattoos. I understand that tattoos are not to everyone's liking but I don't understand why some people think we are thugs because we have them. I've got a few tattoos myself and have been judged for it which wasn't nice.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I love tattoos and I'm getting my fist ink in three weeks time. I have thought about it for over a year and now I cant wait to get it done.
People judge people for all sorts of reasons just ignore the negative comments.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I didn't but that cause properly what my mum thought... As in she really doesn't like them; although not heard her mention cause they are thug like.... Last year I started seeing a bloke with tattoos and now can't get enough of them x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Took me over 10 years humming and aarhing before I got mine, glad I did in the end. I do like tattoos but some I've seen have made me wonder what they where thinking at the time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Do a forum search on Tattoos and you will find the opposite attitude on here- tats are generally regarded well.
Ignore the negative and concentrate on those who like em! |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
"I love tattoos and I'm getting my fist ink in three weeks time. I have thought about it for over a year and now I cant wait to get it done.
People judge people for all sorts of reasons just ignore the negative comments. "
I don't let it get to me to be honest. I get them for me not for other people. All of my tattoos mean something to me. I have a couple already but I have started on one of my sleeves now. By the time I'm finished with the ones I have planned so far I will have 2 sleeves that will be going onto the back and front of my neck and also getting my back done too. |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
"I didn't but that cause properly what my mum thought... As in she really doesn't like them; although not heard her mention cause they are thug like.... Last year I started seeing a bloke with tattoos and now can't get enough of them x"
My mum hated them until I told her what I was getting and why. she was not happy when she saw my first tattoo with the initials for my surname on the back of my neck when I was 15 . |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
"I have two relatively small ones and am planning a big one. My tats are very personal to.me so I do t care what anyome else thinks about them"
Well said. My tattoos are personal to me and my memories. I don't get them for other people. when mine are finished I will happily tell the story behind them.
What are you looking at getting done if you don't mind me asking? |
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I think it depends on the style of tattoos. Most of the pieces getting done these days are stylish, they look good.
Someone with things tattooed on their knuckles or football badges, that sort of thing, do look rather thuggish.
Just my opinion. I love tattoos, only currently have one myself but am planning others and I do like looking at other peoples and hearing the stories behind them |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have two relatively small ones and am planning a big one. My tats are very personal to.me so I do t care what anyome else thinks about them
Well said. My tattoos are personal to me and my memories. I don't get them for other people. when mine are finished I will happily tell the story behind them.
What are you looking at getting done if you don't mind me asking?"
Tatttoos are always personal to the wearer, something they're passionate about, be it loved ones, football clubs, or just the state of mind |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
"Took me over 10 years humming and aarhing before I got mine, glad I did in the end. I do like tattoos but some I've seen have made me wonder what they where thinking at the time."
I always knew that my first tattoo would be the initials for my surname on the back of my neck. I got that at 15 which didn't go down well with my old dear. The rest of them have come either life experience over the years.
My brothers and mates have some silly tattoos. Personally I don't get tribal tattoos |
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My mum hated them until I told her what I was getting and why. she was not happy when she saw my first tattoo with the initials for my surname on the back of my neck when I was 15 . "
To be fair, I adore tattoos, and have a fair covering myself, but if any son of mine came home with one at 15 I would be a whole lot more than 'not happy'.
I'd feel the same if they went on holiday and got a bad one while abroad and d*unk. |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
"I think it depends on the style of tattoos. Most of the pieces getting done these days are stylish, they look good.
Someone with things tattooed on their knuckles or football badges, that sort of thing, do look rather thuggish.
Just my opinion. I love tattoos, only currently have one myself but am planning others and I do like looking at other peoples and hearing the stories behind them"
Thank you for replying and your opinion. I'm not going to have my knuckles tattooed but I will be getting the top of my hands done. Is that as bad as the knuckles lol? What do you have planned for yourself? |
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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago
a quandary, could you change my mind? |
In my much younger years tattoos were for thugs! Or at least that was my perception of them.
Thankfully my thoughts grew up aswell as myself.
For me now I find some tattoos on ladies very sexy depending on the Art work and the canvas (some are quite amazing) , others I just see as tattoos.
I do believe I'm more excepting of larger tattoos on men and again some are amazing in detail and design, it's all about personal taste. |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
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My mum hated them until I told her what I was getting and why. she was not happy when she saw my first tattoo with the initials for my surname on the back of my neck when I was 15 .
To be fair, I adore tattoos, and have a fair covering myself, but if any son of mine came home with one at 15 I would be a whole lot more than 'not happy'.
I'd feel the same if they went on holiday and got a bad one while abroad and d*unk."
I can't argue with you at all, you are 110% right.
Looking back 12 years ago I got it done for all the wrong reasons. I won't go into it on here but I know I shouldn't have done that now. I have got mum tattooed on my forearm now too. |
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By *itzhallMan
over a year ago
birchington |
When I had my ones done people would ask if I was in the services (which I was ) and they said that I had said no then they would have assumed I'd been in prison (which I havent) lol that was the perception in those days |
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By *yldstyleWoman
over a year ago
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I have two tattoos and I've had nothing but positivity. I think the days of association with "thug life" are over.its much more seen as an art now. I love my new one and would like more eventually. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have two tattoos and I've had nothing but positivity. I think the days of association with "thug life" are over.its much more seen as an art now. I love my new one and would like more eventually. "
Erm, not in this house they're not, well not quite Thug Life but certainly a certain person, my thoughts, not yours, each unto their own Forumites. |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
"In my much younger years tattoos were for thugs! Or at least that was my perception of them.
Thankfully my thoughts grew up aswell as myself.
For me now I find some tattoos on ladies very sexy depending on the Art work and the canvas (some are quite amazing), others I just see as tattoos.
I do believe I'm more excepting of larger tattoos on men and again some are amazing in detail and design, it's all about personal taste."
I fell in love with tattoos at a young age looking at my grandads and him telling me the stories behind them but he always told me never get them because you will be judged for them. He was in the army and wasn't beyond judgment. I find tattooed women very attractive.
I love the art that goes into a good tattoo but personally I don't get tribal tattoos. I have never met anyone with a meaning behind it they just got it because the wanted a tattoo.
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"I think it depends on the style of tattoos. Most of the pieces getting done these days are stylish, they look good.
Someone with things tattooed on their knuckles or football badges, that sort of thing, do look rather thuggish.
Just my opinion. I love tattoos, only currently have one myself but am planning others and I do like looking at other peoples and hearing the stories behind them
Thank you for replying and your opinion. I'm not going to have my knuckles tattooed but I will be getting the top of my hands done. Is that as bad as the knuckles lol? What do you have planned for yourself?"
I want quotes from a tv show on the inside of my wrists - 'I am a leaf on the wind' and 'watch how I soar'  |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
"When I had my ones done people would ask if I was in the services (which I was ) and they said that I had said no then they would have assumed I'd been in prison (which I havent) lol that was the perception in those days "
My grandad was in the armed forces and had a lot of tattoos. His Popeye tattoo was my favourite. He always told me not to get a tattoo because people are scared of them. Then said that he knew I wouldn't listen to him and that I would get a Popeye. I am planing to get that on my sleeve. |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
"Each to there own, you will never please everyone and the older generation tend to have outdated views.
Personally I love tattoos on men. "
That is true, you can't please everyone. It is slowly becoming more accepted now.
I'm having my tattoos done for reasons that mean a lot to me. Most of the tattoos I will have will be on show all the time like my neck and sleeves and a lot of people will avoid you because of that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Closed narrow minds...
I, the geezer, have loads and work in Nuclear Fusion research....not exactly a yob/stereotype
I still think heavilly tattood women are, somewhat, frowned upon but its clear that they are way more hot n filthy
My women n tatts theory is holding up well...
#tattoodnemployed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Took me over 10 years humming and aarhing before I got mine, glad I did in the end. I do like tattoos but some I've seen have made me wonder what they where thinking at the time.
I always knew that my first tattoo would be the initials for my surname on the back of my neck. I got that at 15 which didn't go down well with my old dear. The rest of them have come either life experience over the years.
My brothers and mates have some silly tattoos. Personally I don't get tribal tattoos "
I personally don't get people who get their own name put on them, find it very strange |
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We both have tattoo's and are getting another one each next week. I haven't come across any negative attitudes probably because attitudes have changed, especially in regards to women having them. (Mrs) |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
"Took me over 10 years humming and aarhing before I got mine, glad I did in the end. I do like tattoos but some I've seen have made me wonder what they where thinking at the time.
I always knew that my first tattoo would be the initials for my surname on the back of my neck. I got that at 15 which didn't go down well with my old dear. The rest of them have come either life experience over the years.
My brothers and mates have some silly tattoos. Personally I don't get tribal tattoos
I personally don't get people who get their own name put on them, find it very strange "
Silly decision I made I made as a kid 12 years ago. It will be covered by the rest of the tattoos I'm getting. |
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I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
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Phew there's a welcome relief  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Although I would never have a tattoo myself I can look at them and not automatically think thug or tramp.
I think it's the older generation who are judgemental about them,amongst other things. Young people seem to be more likely to have a live and let live attitude. |
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By *rGuy OP Man
over a year ago
Croydon |
"We both have tattoo's and are getting another one each next week. I haven't come across any negative attitudes probably because attitudes have changed, especially in regards to women having them. (Mrs)"
I'm a self employed mechanic and I notice that when I am just wearing a t-shirt with my tattoos on show I get a lot less work compared to when I have a jumper on covering them up. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
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Do you actually use that as a filter ? You should put it on your profile 'tattoo wearers need not apply' |
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Do you actually use that as a filter ? You should put it on your profile 'tattoo wearers need not apply' "
Yes I do . And yes, I might.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
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Your last sentence do you mean Sexually or in general ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It wouldn't really concern me what people think of mine. I like them and don't need anyone's vilification. If people think I'm a thug because I'm heavily tattooed, then their clearly idiots and why would I want to know them. Don't let a few narrow minded people affect you OP. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Do you actually use that as a filter ? You should put it on your profile 'tattoo wearers need not apply'
Yes I do . And yes, I might.
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Great filter these forums. Sure lots will be blocking you now. Do you actually talk to people with tattoos socially  |
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Do you actually use that as a filter ? You should put it on your profile 'tattoo wearers need not apply'
Yes I do . And yes, I might.
Great filter these forums. Sure lots will be blocking you now. Do you actually talk to people with tattoos socially "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Do you actually use that as a filter ? You should put it on your profile 'tattoo wearers need not apply'
Yes I do . And yes, I might.
Great filter these forums. Sure lots will be blocking you now. Do you actually talk to people with tattoos socially
Seldom"
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Do you actually use that as a filter ? You should put it on your profile 'tattoo wearers need not apply'
Yes I do . And yes, I might.
Great filter these forums. Sure lots will be blocking you now. Do you actually talk to people with tattoos socially
Seldom
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Its not that surprising, I never knew anyone with tattoos, no-one at college or anywhere I worked had any visible. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have lots, and I don't care about anyone else's opinion on them. I find that the kind of person who would judge me isn't someone I would like to associate with anyway. Judgemental closed minds aren't my thing.
As far as seeing them on others, it's the person, not the tattoos that make them sexy. There are equally as many unsexy people with tattoos as there are with. I appreciate work done well, and there are types I don't really like. I'm not a fan of tribal, football, or homemade. But each to their own. |
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
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Tattoos have been around as long as man, your generations views of what they represent are just one of many. They just show a lack of education and a rather sad narrow mindedness. The fact you actively avoid people with tattoos is your loss not theirs. It speaks volumes about you as a person. |
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Do you actually use that as a filter ? You should put it on your profile 'tattoo wearers need not apply'
Yes I do . And yes, I might.
Great filter these forums. Sure lots will be blocking you now. Do you actually talk to people with tattoos socially
Seldom
Its not that surprising, I never knew anyone with tattoos, no-one at college or anywhere I worked had any visible. "
Loads of my soldiers had tattoos; you get used to that; I know a few people with tattoos, but none of them are in the groups that I regularly socialise with . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have lots, and I don't care about anyone else's opinion on them. I find that the kind of person who would judge me isn't someone I would like to associate with anyway. Judgemental closed minds aren't my thing.
As far as seeing them on others, it's the person, not the tattoos that make them sexy. There are equally as many unsexy people with tattoos as there are with. I appreciate work done well, and there are types I don't really like. I'm not a fan of tribal, football, or homemade. But each to their own. "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Tattoos have been around as long as man, your generations views of what they represent are just one of many. They just show a lack of education and a rather sad narrow mindedness. The fact you actively avoid people with tattoos is your loss not theirs. It speaks volumes about you as a person. "
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Tattoos have been around as long as man, your generations views of what they represent are just one of many. They just show a lack of education and a rather sad narrow mindedness. The fact you actively avoid people with tattoos is your loss not theirs. It speaks volumes about you as a person.
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It's not my loss, or theirs; it's my choice; and yes exactly; I am very happy for it to " speak volumes about me".
That's the point. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Tattoos have been around as long as man, your generations views of what they represent are just one of many. They just show a lack of education and a rather sad narrow mindedness. The fact you actively avoid people with tattoos is your loss not theirs. It speaks volumes about you as a person.
It's not my loss, or theirs; it's my choice; and yes exactly; I am very happy for it to " speak volumes about me".
That's the point."
And the lady I saw on a documentary who had had a mastectomy and had a pretty tattoo where her boob had been? It helped her feel feminine again. She's in the same category? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have two relatively small ones and am planning a big one. My tats are very personal to.me so I do t care what anyome else thinks about them"
Tattoo fixers is funny though, that lady who had a pussy on her pussy.. Does annoy me when they say they want something personal to them and then a stranger designs it entirely. If I got one I'd design the thing! Can't understand letting some random do it, his can that be personal ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Tattoos have been around as long as man, your generations views of what they represent are just one of many. They just show a lack of education and a rather sad narrow mindedness. The fact you actively avoid people with tattoos is your loss not theirs. It speaks volumes about you as a person.
It's not my loss, or theirs; it's my choice; and yes exactly; I am very happy for it to " speak volumes about me".
That's the point."
I tend to not judge people on how they dress or how they choose to outwardly portray themselves. I've met some really cunty people with tattoos and without tattoos and vice Versa, having body art would not make me osctricise a person as much as having long hair or a beard would. |
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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago
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My mum hated them until I told her what I was getting and why. she was not happy when she saw my first tattoo with the initials for my surname on the back of my neck when I was 15 . "
If that had been my mum the tattooist would have faced criminal charges.
It is illegal to tattoo a 15 year old and has been since 1969 in England (1975 Scotland.
Minimum age 18
As someone who has had tattoos for about 45 years I have seen acceptance of them change in the eyes of the public but even so visible tattoos can still hold you back in employment and social circles, don’t let anyone say tattoos have gained general acceptance from the public, they have not.
Yes certain celebrities are covered in tattoos but they have the money to “make” people accept them, such acceptance is not afforded the man or woman in the street.
It is still the case if you want acceptance ensure that all your tattoos can be covered by clothes when dressed.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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God forbid not liking something on the forums lol my granda had love/hate on his knuckles and my uncles had home made one's when they "worked away" for a few years but it suited them....also love the ones that look like art rather than a tattoo x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Tattoos have been around as long as man, your generations views of what they represent are just one of many. They just show a lack of education and a rather sad narrow mindedness. The fact you actively avoid people with tattoos is your loss not theirs. It speaks volumes about you as a person.
It's not my loss, or theirs; it's my choice; and yes exactly; I am very happy for it to " speak volumes about me".
That's the point."
Well maybe that's the generational thing, cutting out the experience of interaction with people, based on a very broad criteria is a loss to me. Clearly you are happy to live within a tight little constrained world. Maybe it's the military background, or simply a throwback to a more class structured society. Whatever floats your boat, just seems very out of step with this lifestyle. |
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I couldn't give two shits if someone has tattoos or not (unless they're really ugly or tacky ones in which case it's a big turn off). What I dislike is tattooed people who act like because they're tattooed they are so much more creative or freethinking or original than me who has none. Or those who bang on about their "ink" all the time in lieu of a personality, as though I'm supposed to be interested or impressed. |
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Tattoos have been around as long as man, your generations views of what they represent are just one of many. They just show a lack of education and a rather sad narrow mindedness. The fact you actively avoid people with tattoos is your loss not theirs. It speaks volumes about you as a person.
It's not my loss, or theirs; it's my choice; and yes exactly; I am very happy for it to " speak volumes about me".
That's the point.
And the lady I saw on a documentary who had had a mastectomy and had a pretty tattoo where her boob had been? It helped her feel feminine again. She's in the same category? "
Not necessarily, since she has had traumatic life changing surgery, and she clearly feels the need for some self- image . On the other had, my freind who had a double mastectomy and a reconstruction, had the new colour of the new nipples enhanced by a tattoo; that's reasonable reconstruction; she also had her eyebrows tattooed as she lost them due to the chemo. But that's a repair. It's somewhat different to elective tattooing just to satisfy one's own body image needs |
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"I have two relatively small ones and am planning a big one. My tats are very personal to.me so I do t care what anyome else thinks about them
Tattoo fixers is funny though, that lady who had a pussy on her pussy.. Does annoy me when they say they want something personal to them and then a stranger designs it entirely. If I got one I'd design the thing! Can't understand letting some random do it, his can that be personal ?"
I designed nearly all mine myself, that's because I have a skillet which allows me to do so. A lot of people don't. They work with the artist instead to create their idea. Just because they didn't draw it, doesn't mean it's not their idea.
Now going in and getting an off the shelf one, that's different and not personal at all. |
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"I am from a generation where only ex convicts and sailors had tattoos.
They are currently fashionable, I realize, but even so, I dislike them intensely .
The fashion for " sleeves", in particular, I find mist unpleasant.
I don't understand the mentality that needs to permanently mark (deface) your body, still more, why anyone feels the need to outwardly demonstrate something personal in that way.
I actively avoid people with tattoos .
Tattoos have been around as long as man, your generations views of what they represent are just one of many. They just show a lack of education and a rather sad narrow mindedness. The fact you actively avoid people with tattoos is your loss not theirs. It speaks volumes about you as a person.
It's not my loss, or theirs; it's my choice; and yes exactly; I am very happy for it to " speak volumes about me".
That's the point.
And the lady I saw on a documentary who had had a mastectomy and had a pretty tattoo where her boob had been? It helped her feel feminine again. She's in the same category?
Not necessarily, since she has had traumatic life changing surgery, and she clearly feels the need for some self- image . On the other had, my freind who had a double mastectomy and a reconstruction, had the new colour of the new nipples enhanced by a tattoo; that's reasonable reconstruction; she also had her eyebrows tattooed as she lost them due to the chemo. But that's a repair. It's somewhat different to elective tattooing just to satisfy one's own body image needs"
I'm trying to say tattoos are for all different reasons , you seem to generalise them into one category. Each to their own. It just comes across as narrow minded. |
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By *itzhallMan
over a year ago
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My mum hated them until I told her what I was getting and why. she was not happy when she saw my first tattoo with the initials for my surname on the back of my neck when I was 15 .
If that had been my mum the tattooist would have faced criminal charges.
It is illegal to tattoo a 15 year old and has been since 1969 in England (1975 Scotland.
Minimum age 18
As someone who has had tattoos for about 45 years I have seen acceptance of them change in the eyes of the public but even so visible tattoos can still hold you back in employment and social circles, don’t let anyone say tattoos have gained general acceptance from the public, they have not.
Yes certain celebrities are covered in tattoos but they have the money to “make” people accept them, such acceptance is not afforded the man or woman in the street.
It is still the case if you want acceptance ensure that all your tattoos can be covered by clothes when dressed.
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"I couldn't give two shits if someone has tattoos or not (unless they're really ugly or tacky ones in which case it's a big turn off). What I dislike is tattooed people who act like because they're tattooed they are so much more creative or freethinking or original than me who has none. Or those who bang on about their "ink" all the time in lieu of a personality, as though I'm supposed to be interested or impressed. "
Couldn't agree more |
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My mum hated them until I told her what I was getting and why. she was not happy when she saw my first tattoo with the initials for my surname on the back of my neck when I was 15 .
If that had been my mum the tattooist would have faced criminal charges.
It is illegal to tattoo a 15 year old and has been since 1969 in England (1975 Scotland.
Minimum age 18
As someone who has had tattoos for about 45 years I have seen acceptance of them change in the eyes of the public but even so visible tattoos can still hold you back in employment and social circles, don’t let anyone say tattoos have gained general acceptance from the public, they have not.
Yes certain celebrities are covered in tattoos but they have the money to “make” people accept them, such acceptance is not afforded the man or woman in the street.
It is still the case if you want acceptance ensure that all your tattoos can be covered by clothes when dressed.
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I think attitudes are changing , I didn't think employers could insist tattoos aren't showing now ? |
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The difference between tattooed people and non-tattooed people is tattooed people don't care that non-tattooed people aren't tattooed.
(I know this isn't always the case... I just wait for opportunities to say it  ) |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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It's funny - my dad (who is now nearly 70) had two shit tatts that his mate did when they were a bit worse for wear.
He has always hated them and getting tattoos was always something that he said that he didn't want us to do (the other was joining the police - he loathes coppers).
Ironically, what his having tattoos actually taught me was that people with tattoos can be hardworking, caring, loveley people and it couldn't possiby be in my nature to judge anyone negativeley because of them, partly because he was (and is) a wonderful father.
I got my first one at 33 and the blue ink is rapidly expanding - my dad wasn't sure at first, but he now appreciates my thinking.
IMO, people who say that tattoos are permanent haven't thought about it enough. People aren't "permanent", ergo neither are tattoos. |
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"The difference between tattooed people and non-tattooed people is tattooed people don't care that non-tattooed people aren't tattooed.
(I know this isn't always the case... I just wait for opportunities to say it )"
I hate this saying - the majority of non-tattooed people really don't give a crap that tattooed people are tattooed. |
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"The difference between tattooed people and non-tattooed people is tattooed people don't care that non-tattooed people aren't tattooed.
(I know this isn't always the case... I just wait for opportunities to say it )"
That's kind of bullshit to be honest..i always see people looking for "inked" people.
I don't care if you have tattoos or not, i'm not meeting you to look at them
Just wish people with tats would stop banging on about them |
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By *hick43Woman
over a year ago
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"I would love to know why there is still such a bad stigma against people with tattoos. I understand that tattoos are not to everyone's liking but I don't understand why some people think we are thugs because we have them. I've got a few tattoos myself and have been judged for it which wasn't nice.
I got a cery large tattoo and im far from a thug but yes there is some that judge ppl with tattoos xx
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"The difference between tattooed people and non-tattooed people is tattooed people don't care that non-tattooed people aren't tattooed.
(I know this isn't always the case... I just wait for opportunities to say it )
I hate this saying - the majority of non-tattooed people really don't give a crap that tattooed people are tattooed. "
That is very true.  |
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"The difference between tattooed people and non-tattooed people is tattooed people don't care that non-tattooed people aren't tattooed.
(I know this isn't always the case... I just wait for opportunities to say it )
I hate this saying - the majority of non-tattooed people really don't give a crap that tattooed people are tattooed.
That is very true. "
True xx |
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I don't realise it was a big issue about whether or not someone has tattoos.
If I fancy someone its not because they have or haven't got tattoos, its as significant as hair colour in my opinion |
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Its funny this thread came up as i noticed for the first time today the lad in the bank you can see part of his tattoo. Im usually to busy looking at his ears. The tattoo is covered but you can clearly see quite a bit of it. i remember when you would never have gotten a job in a bank with tattoos |
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I am heavily tattood... Neck.. Chest.. Back.. Leg.. Arms.. I'd say 70% covered. It either attracts people or puts them off. It's life.. Have to accept it. |
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