03-16-2010, 10:21 PM
I wanted to start a thread about tattoos. As much as I would like this to be a judgment free zone, with this crowd, I can guarantee it probably will not be. What you have to understand is that this body modification is permanent. Its not "constructive" criticism to tell someone how bad or ugly a tattoo is. What actually is constructive is to tell someone who thinks they might want a cover-up tattoo to tell them where to go and what studios are cleanest, safest, and have the talent and skills to help them.
I know from my own experiences and encounters that some tattoos are just terrible. The artist may not have known what they were doing, the ink may have faded, or the wearer may not have known how to properly manage their new body modification. nonetheless, people that get tattoos are a majority of the time, proud of their tattoo. So please, if you do not like it, keep it to yourself. if the person asks for advice on how to fix it, manage it, or where to get a better job done then suggest it to them.
These types of comments are highly discouraged and if i can say it, not allowed or wanted:
"WHY WOULD YOU EVER GET THAT ON YOUR BODY?!"
"What the F-word is that?"
"did a blind man draw that?!"
No one wants to hear that something on their body, that they cannot change or alter, is disgusting, ugly, or questionable. A tattoo is FOR the wearer. it means or meant something to them and while they might love to show it off, it is not for your entertainment or unwanted criticism. people with tattoos have to live with them every day! respect that!
so now, if you have them and want to share, post some pics of your tattoos! future plans are also welcome.
I know from my own experiences and encounters that some tattoos are just terrible. The artist may not have known what they were doing, the ink may have faded, or the wearer may not have known how to properly manage their new body modification. nonetheless, people that get tattoos are a majority of the time, proud of their tattoo. So please, if you do not like it, keep it to yourself. if the person asks for advice on how to fix it, manage it, or where to get a better job done then suggest it to them.
These types of comments are highly discouraged and if i can say it, not allowed or wanted:
"WHY WOULD YOU EVER GET THAT ON YOUR BODY?!"
"What the F-word is that?"
"did a blind man draw that?!"
No one wants to hear that something on their body, that they cannot change or alter, is disgusting, ugly, or questionable. A tattoo is FOR the wearer. it means or meant something to them and while they might love to show it off, it is not for your entertainment or unwanted criticism. people with tattoos have to live with them every day! respect that!
so now, if you have them and want to share, post some pics of your tattoos! future plans are also welcome.
The PROBLEM