<p>^ Yupp</p>
<p>Yup from here, too. this is the first I’ve looked in on it, and realize there’s no sense in giving the same opinion as I have a million times before. It’s one of those personal taste issues that gets argued like it’s something more than that. (there are weightier things I would probably argue ad nauseum.)</p>
<p>I LOVE tattoos! Yes, please get lots more of them inked on your body!</p>
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<a href=“Tattoo-Removal Stocks: Buy the 'Tidal Wave'”>http://www.cnbc.com/id/25706658</a>
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<p>I do not care if people have tattos, I do not care of others are angly about it, everybody has chosen to live their lives the way it fits them, if tottos makes than happy, go for it, if being angry makes you happy (despite the fact that you definitley will live shorter), so be angry all the time. Why anybody care, why do we care, don’t ve have other things to worry about, like I want candy really bad, but I do not have it. It is my priority at the moment. But tattoo artists are very talented, nobody can take it from them. Especially those who are producing their own original designs, very admirable…</p>
<p>Sign posted outside the entrance to an indoor/outdoor beach restaurant in southern California:</p>
<p>House Rules</p>
<p>*Any skin art or tattoos above the jaw line will not be permitted unless documented by our staff with pictures or video, along with written report for SDPD’s review.</p>
<p>*Any skin art, tattoos, clothing or jewelry, which is deemed by (name of restaurant) staff, in its sole discretion, as violent, suggestive, gang related, personally offensive or vulgar in nature will not be permitted in the premises at any time.</p>
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<p>The same year someone thought “maybe 100% of them regret it” another real poll showed nearly 90% of people don’t regret their tattoos: </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.harrisinteractive.com/NewsRoom/HarrisPolls/tabid/447/mid/1508/articleId/970/ctl/ReadCustom%20Default/Default.aspx”>http://www.harrisinteractive.com/NewsRoom/HarrisPolls/tabid/447/mid/1508/articleId/970/ctl/ReadCustom%20Default/Default.aspx</a></p>
<p>Hm… </p>
<p>I’d love to see real, current statistics on removal and regret trends rather than just anecdotes as that’s all I can seem to find in my quick google searches. </p>
<p>Removal is huge around here. But, with a small tattoo it’s not a big deal. Things change. And, people tattoo boyfriends initials and other things that may not be permanent. Three to six visits at a laser center and it’s usually gone. They do it in connection with a drug treatment program. Apparently, there’s some kind of link with recovery which likely has something to do with job hunting.</p>
<p>If somebody invents tattoos that can be turned on and off, invest in that immediately.</p>
<p>I read in today’s New York Times that Jill Abramson–the NYT editor who was fired yesterday–so loved working at the NYTimes that she got the Times “T” logic (that gothic script T) tattooed on her back “recently”. I do have to wonder if her to-do list for today includes “find someone to remove tattoo”.</p>
<p>You can get henna tattoos that eventually fade away. They aren’t colorful–basically one tone-brownish red. I went to an all-women party that a friend of mind held to celebrate her upcoming second marriage. She called it an old-girls bachelorette party. She had lots of food, wine, and entertainment–a fortune teller and a henna artist. I decided to get a henna tattoo because everyone assured me that it would wear off (it did–within 3-4 weeks). The henna tattoo was on the lower part of my arm and on the top of my hand. I was really surprised at the responses I got when people saw the tattoo. Most people under 40 thought it was “cool” and really liked it. People over 40–said stuff like “what’s on your hand” (The henna is a brown/red color), "did you go to an Indian wedding? Or, the best one–“Did a spider bite you.”</p>
<p>I wouldnt think ms Abramson would be removing her tattoo just because she is no longer at the NYT.
It still was a huge part of her life.
I didnt look for a plastic surgeon to minimize my various scars, they are part of my journey.
How is a tattoo different?
( besides how often is she going to look at her naked back?)
B-) </p>
<p>I think there’s a way to do it and still be classy. The new “white ink” tattoos are really amazing, and they look more like scars until you look at them close up.</p>
<p>In my experience, many of the people who regret their tattoos were under the influence when they got it or got the name of a significant other or something similar. A reputable tattoo artist will not tattoo someone who is intoxicated. That is another issue–many people who regret their tattoos went to a less-than-reputable shop or artist, and thus it looks horrible as a result (or, horror of horrors, tattooed themselves.)</p>
<p>Speaking as a young professional and a 20-something, it’s not a fad. It’s become much more acceptable to have visible tattoos, piercings, etc. except in the most conservative fields.</p>
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<p>This is the same as a blanket “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone,” they’re just more upfront about it. Many of the facial/neck tattoos are often gang-related, so both rules make sense–it limits liability for the restaurant and makes sure all their guests can have an enjoyable experience.</p>
<p>My S1 has six tattoos (at last count). He got the first one during his senior yr. of college. The last was a full leg (from ankle to thigh all the way around). The choice of the latest one surprised me. He might live to regret it but he feels certain that he won’t. He’s a Spec. Ops Officer (platoon commander) in the U.S. Navy. He’s an adult…his body,his decision. I don’t love him any less because he got tattoed Oh, all his tats are black/gray. </p>
<p>I think S is one of the few of his friends who does not have a tattoo. He is deathly afraid of needles and all things sharp and pointy. That, combined with a complete inability to sit still for more than 30 seconds at a time, would likely make him a very poor “canvas” for even the best tattoo artist. </p>
<p>I have to admit that I’m sort of fascinated by all the tattoo reality shows. Some of the people featured are tremendously talented artists. </p>
<p>@ packmom-
There was an article recently that the military had created new rules for tattoos, about how many/where people in the military could have them. Existing tattoos were grandfathered in, so a lot of service people were making a run on Tattoo parlors near bases to get what they wanted, and taking pictures, to prove they got it before the ban.</p>
<p>My wife belongs to facebook groups that have a lot of military members posting pictures (sites about fitness), and a lot of the people, men and women, have some serious tattoos. Some of them are cheesy to me, but on the other hand, seeing the condition they are in (men, women, doesn’t matter!), I don’t think I would say it to them:). Some of them are very attractive, especially given what their bodies look like, on a body in amazing shape it is pretty cool to look at. </p>
<p>I think the best idea for folks who are getting them is to get them in a place more likely to be uncovered around friends and family such as by the pool or at the beach, etc. I found myself gasping the first time I saw a guy at the gym whose arms and everything else visible with a tank top were inked. Whoa. That’s …fill in the blank for yourself.
And has been said time and again, when the skin ages, well, it’s not going to look so super duper.</p>
<p>The word tattoo is in the title of the thread. People don’t have to read it if you’re sick of the subject. I notice it being said a lot “well, we’ve discussed this to death already”. Well, maybe everyone hasn’t been here forever.</p>
<p>I detest tattoos and as a sports enthusiast, I find it sometimes hard to look at some of the players who have excessive ones. But I guess it comes with the territory since I like to watch basketball and football. As for my kids who are now over 18, they know my feelings about tattoos. My DD asked me a few different times about getting a small one during her teen years. She knew the answer before asking. I do not believe she or her brothers have any tattoos. Not visible anyway. By the way, my older DS who graduated 2 weeks ago is going to work for a fund company. I do not think he would have gotten the job if he had any visible tattoos. </p>
<p>I honestly just don’t understand all the hate. A visible tattoo is no different from a hairstyle/clothing choice/etc. that you disagree with or don’t like. It in no way, shape, or form affects your life. If you don’t like tattoos, you don’t have to get one. Problem solved. </p>
<p>To me, if I’m being frank, it speaks to an issue of classism. Many people say they’re “trashy” or “tacky”–why? There are some beautiful tattoos that have deep and personal meaning. The only reason I can think of is because tattoos over the past few decades were seen mostly on people that were considered “lower-class.”</p>
<p>When I have more disposable income, I plan to get a small tattoo of the outline of the sate of California with a heart over my hometown and my alma mater on the inside of my wrist. My career will require me to move a lot, so this is a way to keep my home state with me. And frankly, if someone were to refuse me a job because of my (very small) nose piercing which I’ve had since I was 15, I don’t want to work there.</p>
<p>no…</p>