I'm a professional with ink. It's not visible at work [or even wearing normal clothing], but it's personal to me. I waited over 10 years before getting it because i wanted to be 100% sure of the design, find someone i trusted, and be sure i wanted it. i dont judge people for having ink, just like i dont judge people for not having ink. i do feel that, based on career field, that caution needs to be paid about placement and ability to cover [mainly because of the narrow minded people who judge]. same for piercings- i've got 'em- but i'm not putting huge holes all over my body [and its a personal decision for me to have nothing on my face]. i think people should be cautious about their public perception with any way they modify their bodies- but look past their appearance. these mods are only skin deep. actually, the decision to get ink made me be much more introspective to select something that was so integral to who i was that i couldn't see it ever changing. it's a part of me.

I have 2 tattoos. I have a capitol W on each rear cheek. When I bend over it says WOW.

I get compliments on mine, every where I go. From old, young, male, and female. :)

Tattoo removal will become a big business if not already! Most of the people I know with them are poor decision makers anyway, their 'tats' are just further proof that they're using body art in leiu of something lacking in their character.

"There ARE jobs where tats are not appropriate. No one working with clients should have visible tats, unless you work with clientele that would be fine with tats."

I wrote the above quote. Of course, a couple of people fired off at me and said I was old fashioned. Basically said I was wrong. That doesn't bother me, as I'm not looking for a job. If you have tats, your job options WILL be limited. That has nothing to do with me. It IS common practice today in the business world, like it or not. You can argue with me all you want. But it will have NO bearing on my quote above, that still stands true in TODAY'S world.

I certainly hope so.

They look hideous. aspenstreet1717

So do mom jeans, sandals with black socks, mullets, and sleeveless and/or mesh shirts. I would rather have a tattoo than be the victim of bad fashion!

They look hideous.

"Is it because someone who has such conviction of a subject or memory that they permanently ink themselves in such a loud medium (seems like yelling)," - NCNATIVE

No it reminds me of my dead grandmother.

Personally I think tattoos discrace the human body. To each his/her own.

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