I think Tattoos are an extremely personal choice. I don't think tattoos define who you are and I wouldn't look at someone that has one or more and think negatively of them. Acceptance of tattoos has come a long way these days. I like to think of them as art!GPs were deducted for this post, please read the rules! - reddeath26
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Posted 27 January 2010 - 11:35 PM
I do judge people on tattoos, but only if its like FULL body art. Like their whole body is just a tattoo. Personally I think that's a bad choice to get a full body tattoo because your going to be stuck like that for the rest of your life also I think its overly attention grabbing because it is like the person walks in and their body is already saying, "Look at me!". Its all about first impressions really. If one of my friends got a full body tattoo sure it will be awkward talking to them when they have like all these designs on their arms. I would eventually get used to it.
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Posted 28 January 2010 - 08:23 PM
I don't really judge people on tattoos unless it's quite obvious that they were out of their mind when they got it, regardless of whether it's full body art or just a friend/lover/sibling/parent/pet's name or something else sentimental like that. Seriously, the trend of getting a lover's name tattooed on you has got to stop, in my opinion. Then you break up, and you've got a reminder of them which costs much pain and money to remove. But even I'm planning to get a tattoo. My favorite band's music has helped me get through so much, and I have so much respect for them, that I want their name tattooed on my arm. For some, it sounds stupid, but for me, it would be a way to remind me of what I've gone through with their help and to keep pushing through life even long after they've ceased being a band and whatnot. So while a lover's name can become insignificant quickly and cause heartbreak, I plan on getting the tattoo for inner strength.I find many tattoos beautiful, whereas other people might not. It's your skin, and what you do to it should be your choice overall. As long as it's not obscure words tattooed on your forehead where everyone can see them and take offense, I don't think you should be judged by them. And when considering where to get a tattoo, I wouldn't always say that placing it somewhere concealed is the best idea. Why would you mark your body when you can't even see the marking? So this is just my personal opinion, hate me for it if you like, but it's not going to change.In short, do what you want, but it's no one's fault but your own if you regret it.
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Posted 04 February 2010 - 12:41 PM
Sometimes when I see people with a tattoo, I think that they are cool and edgy, but sometimes I think of them as people who just waste their lives. I still consider the old and new point of view of people with tattoos, because of what I see in how they act, look, and more.GPs were deducted for this post, please read the rules! - reddeath26
Edited by reddeath26, 04 February 2010 - 12:59 PM.
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Posted 13 February 2010 - 04:57 AM
Depends on the tattoo. Some war veterans get tattoos of various different things relating to their lives in their unit, or as a group, whathaveyou. Or someone who has a genuine appreciation for art and uses their bodies for a canvas. There's nothing wrong with those things.The only times I feel a tattoo is dumb is when you have someone who doesn't put more thought into it than "I'm extreme to the MAX and I can only be covered in tribal barbed wire!" or the ubiquitous 'tramp stamps' that always seem to be the same old dolphin, star or rose that every other girl ever seems to have.
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Posted 20 February 2010 - 03:55 PM
I don't really see anything wrong with having tattoos as long as they are appropriate for the public to see and in places where it is considered modest to have tattoos on. For example, having a tattoo of a skull might not be the best thing since it might be disturbing for children to see, but a tattoo of a something mild like a flower or something might be ok. Also, if the tattooes were on places that made other people uncomfortable looking at the tattooed person, like on the face, that wouldn't be very considerate. Besides these, I think tattooes are okay if they're not overdone. I sometimes have prejudices against tattooed people because I normally don't see them...I know it's wrong for me to do this, but once I get to know them better, my prejudices would probably go away.
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Posted 02 July 2010 - 05:38 AM
It depends on what kind of tattoo the person got. Some people get tattoos to look "cute" but others get tattoos to intimidate others. For example, if someone you didnt know had a star on their wrist, you wouldnt get intimidated but if you met someone with a full body tattoo of a tiger or something then you would probably be less inclined to talk to him/her.
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Posted 05 July 2010 - 08:11 AM
I've been watching LA Ink on TV And noticed that 75% of the people got tattoos of someone special to them. I guess its just their way of remembering them.They use tattoos as portable portraits of their loved ones and have it on them to remind them of message it carries. And the pain they bare to get it makes it a bit more special to them. Those kind of tattoos may seem strange but its the same as hanging a portrait of your ancestors on the wall of your house.And tattoos are inside you,Under your skin. It makes the picture a part of you and (People claim) that it gives them hope and strength, I think its a very sweet thing to do and i like it.As for the people who get all sorts of odd images embedded in their skin, Who cares. They want to be different then let them be.
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Posted 11 July 2010 - 01:11 AM
I generally don't judge people that get tattoos. I view tattoos as a form of expression. I do judge people that get tattoo after tattoo though. Especially those people that get ones of Chinese or Japanese writing and just plainly trust the person doing the tattoo that it means what they says. Those that tattoo their head, whole arms, legs, etc, with images of girls on motocycles or something equally as stupid. What goes through their heads? *Dumb Voice*: "He! Look guys, My guns got babes on them now! 
". No. Just, really? What significance does that have? * at computer* So, Dugtrino, go ahead and get that tattoo. As long as it means something to you and you're not just falling the fad. 
". No. Just, really? What significance does that have? * at computer* So, Dugtrino, go ahead and get that tattoo. As long as it means something to you and you're not just falling the fad.
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Posted 11 July 2010 - 03:01 AM
Oh no! I think tattoos rock! I'm just too much of a wimp to get one.But in all seriousness I think people are usually okay with tattoos as long as there isn't erm excess amount of tattoos. I think people are usually scared of people with obvious/massive tattoos because it's just out there and uncommon. And also- tattoos most evidently represent gangs in some parts of the world (Yakuza 3 anyone?).Of course there are "stupid/regrettable" kind of tattoos (ex's name, incorrect words/mistranslations, etc.), but to each his or her own! I really appreciate unique people who design their own tattoos or come up with meaningful body art that has an interesting story to said tattoo. Hopefully someday, I'll be able to get a tattoo; but I want the tattoo to be really special and worth the PAIN and NEEDLES. D:
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Posted 11 July 2010 - 08:08 PM
At the end of the day it's an individual choice as towhether or not you have a tatoo. Personally i like thenm a lot but i don't like to flash them around to everyone nor do i like to see someone else plastered in them. At the end of the day though it's not for anyone to judge how abnother person dresses, wears their hair or what tatoos they do or don;t have. It's not a fashion accessory although that's what a lot of people think these days. All i'd say is if you want one just wait a little longer...if you still want it just as bad a few months later then do it and don't give a damn about what anyone says about it
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Posted 15 July 2010 - 10:37 PM
I think tattoos are extremely attractive, but they have their place. They aren't accepted by old school society. A great example of this is weddings. The bride is expected to cover all the tattoos she has for the ceremony. Personally I think this is rather ridiculous because you are marrying this person for who they are, not for what they could be. By hiding the tattoos they are hiding a part of themselves. As far as jobs and interviews, it is obvious why employers discriminate against people with tattoos, because their customers may discriminate against people with tattoos and thus hurting business. If you are going to get a tattoo, make sure you can accept yourself with the tattoo before you question whether others will be able to.
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Posted 16 July 2010 - 05:38 AM
tattoos are some of the greatest expressions of art in today's world that can be traced back hundreds of years. People who have them are great. If you can devote yourself to something enough to have it permanently drawn on you then good for you.GPs were deducted for this post, please read the rules! - Kiba
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Posted 21 August 2010 - 10:16 AM
Its not right to judge someone just because of their tattoos.Although it does make them appear to be a little strange. I always thought of a tattoo as someones symbol/something that represents them. So even though I don't think judging is right I cant blame someone for thinking a little negative about someone who has some creepy tattoos, like a tattoo of death or some zombie tearing through someones flesh.
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Posted 21 August 2010 - 11:23 PM
You realize you just contradicted yourself, right?Why not judge people with tattoos? If someone gets a tattoo because it means something personal to them, and therefore is part of who they are, then it only makes sense to extrapolate a few things about that person from said tattoo. If I see someone with a swastika on their forehead, I'm not going to talk to them about helping the starving children of Africa or ask them to help me build a Synagogue.That said, most tattoos I see aren't anything beyond tacky fashion statements. You can only see so many generic tribal symbols before you go "ooh....way to be original, just like the other 10,000 people who have the exact same tattoo in the exact same spot."Its not right to judge someone just because of their tattoos.Although it does make them appear to be a little strange. I always thought of a tattoo as someones symbol/something that represents them. So even though I don't think judging is right I cant blame someone for thinking a little negative about someone who has some creepy tattoos, like a tattoo of death or some zombie tearing through someones flesh.
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Posted 30 August 2010 - 03:41 PM
I have had a tattoo on my shoulder for over 10years now. It is a tribal dragon and mean a lot to me for a variety of reasons. There is little to no fading or blurring so i really have zero regrets to getting it. You have to be cautious on why you get a tattoo and what you get in that order. No names of girlfriends or popular culture icons. In 20years you will be wondering how to go about covering it up or lasering it off.I believe that society has frowned upon tattoos for a long time and therefore there is still a residual stigma about people with them. Having a tattoo in corporate culture has been an interesting dilemma. How do i cover it, do i cover it? who do i show, do i talk about it? A lot of questions. Truth is that most people under 40 I have encountered in my life either have a tattoo, thought about it, or want one.I think in the coming years, tattoos will become the same as ear piercings. They are becoming more widely accepted as art forms and with shows like LA Ink, people are becoming more educated in what they are. Heck my 38yr old area sales manager has a tattoo of his little sister who died on his upper right part of his back....
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Posted 30 August 2010 - 06:00 PM
Tattoos are made because of many different reasons. Others have it so that they can express who they are, others want it so that they would look cool and because they think that it is cool, many have it as a symbol for something, some people take it as something that they want to be a part of their lives permanently (and literally), some think of it as a form of art, others treat it as a sort of a memory engraved on their skin. Even my ancestors have tattoos and they take it as a symbol of how many fights they have won (in my opinion, sort of a bragging accessory beneath their skin) It is a part of our culture. Some people disagree on having a tatoo because they think that having one would make our body dirty.... permanently (except for the henna ones). They think that it would look disgusting someday (can be true) and it would bring regrets of them having it. It can also be a disadvantage when you are looking for a job.Well I say that people should at least try to be more considerate and less judge- mental. People have tattoos as I said, because of many reasons and those reasons mean that by having a tattoo, they have this feeling of self fulfillment and that is a part of who they are. Just be happy for them because they are happy that they had one. (Although some people do regret it but at least it made them happy on some part of their lives) And if you see someone who has a tattoo that looks green/ cheap/ugly (in your opinion), don't ever bother to think about judging the person and feel sorry for him. It's his/ her fault that he had one in the first place.
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Posted 04 September 2010 - 11:09 PM
Well it depends on how many tattoos. Yes, being human, in the back of my mind is this idea that someone who is full of tattoos is possibly not as intelligent as me and maybe even lower class. It's a shameful thought and I don't condone my actions for thinking it especially since there is not much in my religious and moral understanding that says it's wrong. It's like my own form of racism. In fact living in a country that is multi cultural and filled with people of different skin tones I probably have more preconceptions towards someone who is full of tattoos than someone of a different colour. So of course as with most stereotypes we as humans develop the option of being completed suprised by someone is always there. And I'm thankful for the opportunity to meet someone covered in tattoos who throws dirt in the face of my judgement on all like them. Only a couple of tattoos my judgement is usually along the lines of "Ouch!" and "I hope they really wanted that because it ain't going anywhere without a fight". And yes tattoos for the sake of "being cool" or "fitting in" irritate me.
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Posted 11 September 2010 - 05:49 PM
I've had a tattoo for 23 years now, and I hate it. It was really cool when I first got it, it was the Japanese kanji for "power." It went on my upper arm, and it was very easy to hide when appropriate. But as I look back, I don't know why I got the tattoo in the first place, and as I start to get a little older physically, the skin around the tattoo is starting to wrinkle, making the tattooed area look very unappealing. Removal surgery is pricey and painful, so I'll probably be stuck with it.I'm not telling you not to get a tattoo, but make sure that if you're going to get it, that you're really sure you want it.
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Posted 12 September 2010 - 04:45 AM
ive never been one for huge full body tattoos, but i think a small one on say... your upper arm or your hand, that i could handle. im not saying i dont like people with big tattoos just cause they have big tattoos. and i dont want to offend anyone, but if you get a huge full body tattoo and you live to the age of oh i dunno... 100 years? that would be.... something. just think before you get one. think hard.
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Posted 12 September 2010 - 07:23 PM
No, I do not judge people with tattoos, that would be cruel and haven't you ever heart the saying "don't judge a book by it's cover"? Well, same goes for that. If you don't have nothing nice to say, don't even think it, because not everyone with tattoos aren't bad people. They possibly could be people with artistic souls and creative minds, or maybe they just plain like tattoos? Although if they have something innapropriate, I would atleast attempt to keep away from them, with no offense to them.Now, I'm not saying tattoos are bad but I personally dislike tattoos because they're painful to get and remove, and are very costly, and sometimes don't look good.And if I did get a tattoo, I would atleast get something decent like a butterfly on my ankle. Yeah, and you'de have to think them through when you're getting them because after a while you might not want it anymore.
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Posted 22 September 2010 - 10:22 AM
of course people will judge you if you have a tattoo and you havn't met them but it can be good and it can be bad, but if someone stops liking you because of a tattoo or refuses to aproach you because you have a tattoo then in a way it's a good to have a tattoo because those shallow people won't be part of your life 
tbhlots of my friends have tattoo's and they usually look goood i want one myself so i wouldn't judge anyone personally 
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tbhlots of my friends have tattoo's and they usually look goood i want one myself so i wouldn't judge anyone personally GPs were deducted for this post, please read the rules! - Kiba
Edited by puppet-link, 22 September 2010 - 10:23 AM.
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Posted 26 September 2010 - 07:00 PM
I think you can use tattoo to show what kind of person you are. Even if you can't judge someone by what he looks like, sometimes it shows the truth.. The kind of tattoo can show your personnality because it's what, I think, it's supposed to be.. But if someone dislike you only because of your tattoo, I don't think he deserves your attention.. (Sorry my english's bad..)
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Posted 29 September 2010 - 06:28 AM
The judgement of a person on the basis of whether or not they have tattoos in my opinion can vary. When it comes to strangers, I tend to keep my distance, using stereotyping as a reason. Tattoo = Bad. But this is not necessarily the case.For example, my sister has a tattoo, as a sign to remember our late grandmother, so in essence, a tattoo can be a spiritual mark of a sort. And its mostly concealed, its on the side of here wrist that usually faces down to the ground. I'm not offended by it because I can barely see it and its nothing to extravagant either.When I see a tattoo in public, size matters. If it's small, I can deem it as harmless. If its big, then honestly, I think fearful of it. Of course, chances are the person won't exhibit an actual attack, but that's stereotypes again. Usually, tattoos are reference of strength, more or less caused by an event. They can be identified as a warrior rising within, and are often left in movies and whatnot to be aligned with rough types of people.However, even when a friend I know has a tattoo, I show no fear, I don't talk about it either. I like to think that unless you yourself has a tattoo, chances are that you'll kind of want to disregard others with them, unless you know them.However, there will be instances where you won't know the person and they'll have tattoos all over them and you won't feel endangered around them, due to the stereotype of roughness. Take the humble maori people of new zealand for example. I have been to NZ and spoken with them, and in no way or form did they seem scary to me before I met them. But considering the body art is more of a heritage concept rather than based on an event, the stereotype was dissolved, I believe.So, in conclusion, the result can be yes or no, because it has been yes or no, but subject to change.
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Posted 29 September 2010 - 12:25 PM
Tattoos are not a bad thing and people get them for many reasons.I have a large tattoo on my back, right shoulder. It does not show unless I want it to, it does not affect my job as a sales manager and as I get old it is not on display for the world to see.Think carefully about what tattoo you get, it should have meaning to you and get it somewhere it does not show all the time.GPs were deducted for this post, please read the rules! - Kiba
