Tattoo's, Opinions....

[buggerlugs]

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/w...-1225949775423
Interesting article and interesting replies. What's your opinion on "Tatt's" these days......

[fmc351]

same it always was. Personal choice.

As for the article, meh, its entertainment and nothing more. A hypocritical hack.

Ha! Perfect.

Sue Wighton since when were you made an authority on what people should do!! I am not tattooed but when I want your opinion I'll pull the chain!!!!!!!

Oh and the next one? Obviously never been into a tatooist, they are far from cheap.

[Iggypoppin']

If you want to get one, make sure you do as I do and wait 12 months till you are %100 sure you want it. Or you could end up with the stupid one I have on my neck.....ughh...

[buggerlugs]

You didn't !!!!!! Can you have it laser removed ?? Photo ??

[Iggypoppin']

No photo, sorry, no it'll be added to in a style I am happy with. I have other tattoos, a half sleeve on my left arm. The one on my neck is a biohazard symbol, it was a silly idea, so I'll be getting something done over it to cover it up.

[cs123]

Draw one on with a biro and see what you think of it.

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by cs123

Draw one on with a biro and see what you think of it.

thats exactly what my tattooist did for me... my first tribal i got done was hand drawn, so he used my arm as a sketch pad, once he got the design to a point where we both liked it he went over it with a permanent marker. told me not to wash it off, just let it fade, so i got used to it and decided if i really wanted it or not.

i scrubbed it off the next day and made the booking lol.

[shifted]

Took me 4.5 years before I finally settled for exactly what I wanted. In that time though I had an idea of what I wanted, progressed into a design etc.

Now second sessions down, black/grey shading done - and next couple sessions will be colour.

Long road - but I won't be sitting there in 20 years time going "wtf did I get that for... **** I'm stupid..."

[xr8-200]

Well tats certainly are popular these days. It seems most people I know have at least one. Infact today 3 people I know had tats done.

[Iggypoppin']

Just read that article. Fair enough if you don't like tattoos, but how dare someone condemn another person to the ranks of jailbird or bogan just because they have a tattoo? Narrow minded stupidity at it's worst, these are the kind of people who frown at me at work because my tattoo shows a little when I move, it is offensive to me that you disapprove of my own choice in life, much like those that buy a ford not a Holden, and get condemned for that.
My two cents, but really if it isn't your body, don't comment. You didn't pay for it, you don't know the person, you don't know why they have it.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

What a waste of time that article is, its one persons opinion, and I am sure people with tats, including myself could not give a rats what the author thinks....

[uranium_death]

Sue is merely stating an opinion.
I am sure she has led an exemplary life of never having sex before marriage, never drinking too much, never smoking or taking any illegal substances of any kind, and never having a foul mouth leave her mouth...

I think she's full of it and her article lacks any form of perspective.

I think tattoos are a personal choice and I fully support people getting tattoos that are of great significance to them.

Paul Chapman has his deceased brother's head tattooed on his back. In 2006 he dedicated his Best and Fairest win to his brother, who was his best mate. I like stuff like that.

Other people get random crap put on their body just to get a tattoo. Many of those people will regret it.

In 2007 when the Cats won the flag, I was very close to getting a tattoo and had I got one, I would probably wished I hadn't...and I am glad I didn't in the end.

While not totally against, to me personally, they're unnecessary most of the time.

When it is something of personal significance, go right ahead!

[buggerlugs]

Growing up I remember the fella's having tatts but you never saw women or girls with them. Bit different these days.............

[Fled74]

Well, that article was rather pointless.
If people want to ink themselves, then that's their choice.

I don't have a tattoo, but I've wanted one for the longest time - my daughter's names on my upper arm.
The only thing stopping me is the fact that my oldest is at the impressionable age of 4 1/2.
I put on a temporary one a few months ago, and she started drawing all over her arms with a black texta.

It's also said that girls often go for men who remind them of their father - and I don't want my daughter going out with some big skinheaded, goateed, tattooed bloke.

But if she wants one later on, I won't have a problem with it (but not before she turns 18).

[cs123]

The only downside to a tat is that it is a fashion statement, much like earings, hair or clothing. But it is something you will have forever. I'm in my 40s and I can't imagine now wearing things that I thought were cool in the 1980s.

As for what people may think of you. That's their problem, not yours.

[brad24]

People with tattoo's dont look down on people who dont have them.
Its a shame its not allways reciprocated

Ive spent over 50 hours in the chair & I dont regret one of them

[BIGJB]

Originally Posted by brad24

People with tattoo's dont look down on people who dont have them.
Its a shame its not allways reciprocated

Thats it, the difference between people with tatts and people without is people with tatts don't care if you have tatts or not.

[xbgs351]

Originally Posted by cs123

As for what people may think of you. That's their problem, not yours.

Unless they are in the position of offering you a job, a promotion, a contract or some other opportunity in life.

Having prominent tattoos is similar to having poor table manners, poor social skills or poor language skills. Those without the skills don't notice those that have them, but those that do have the skills sure notice those who don't.

If you want to get ahead in life, it is so much easier to make a good first impression and then cement it with your actions, rather than make a poor first impression and then try and remedy it with your actions.

[cs123]

Originally Posted by xbgs351

Unless they are in the position of offering you a job, a promotion, a contract or some other opportunity in life.

For sure, that's a very good point.

[PHANTMXR6]

Originally Posted by xbgs351

Unless they are in the position of offering you a job, a promotion, a contract or some other opportunity in life.

Having prominent tattoos is similar to having poor table manners, poor social skills or poor language skills. Those without the skills don't notice those that have them, but those that do have the skills sure notice those who don't.

If you want to get ahead in life, it is so much easier to make a good first impression and then cement it with your actions, rather than make a poor first impression and then try and remedy it with your actions.

That, I believe, would be discrimination.

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by PHANTMXR6

That, I believe, would be discrimination.

Bugger discrimination, I'm in a service based industry and there is no way I would hire anybody who has tatts all over them (visible ones I mean). Like it or lump it, some people do have a certain mindset and even if it is not accurate it is still something you have to take into account.

[ego gtp]

I take offence to her calling us all crims bogans etc I'm a sucessful businessman father and grand father in the last 14months have spent 140 hours in getting tattooed and I am very happy with all of them and I wouldn't change them for any thing and I more thing my wife and kids love them and don't give a xxxx what anyone else thinks cheers

[PHANTMXR6]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Bugger discrimination, I'm in a service based industry and there is no way I would hire anybody who has tatts all over them (visible ones I mean). Like it or lump it, some people do have a certain mindset and even if it is not accurate it is still something you have to take into account.

You'd be in for a lawsuit with that attitude.

[fmc351]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Bugger discrimination, I'm in a service based industry and there is no way I would hire anybody who has tatts all over them (visible ones I mean). Like it or lump it, some people do have a certain mindset and even if it is not accurate it is still something you have to take into account.

You cant argue with the bottom line.

[BOSHOG]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Bugger discrimination, I'm in a service based industry and there is no way I would hire anybody who has tatts all over them (visible ones I mean). Like it or lump it, some people do have a certain mindset and even if it is not accurate it is still something you have to take into account.

i interviewed today with a large company in our chosen field, the person interviewing me had tattoos as well so it set my mind at ease, because as you might know i have both sleeves done.

i was totally aware that we work in a service industry when i decided to get more work done on my arms and i always knew there would be some people out there who would not approve. however, as long as they arent blatantly obscene (swear words etc) i dont see the problem.

on the job front, they chased me, offered me the job on the spot, didnt interview anyone else, all the while knowing i have tattoos. maybe the stigma about tattooed people is disappearing?

i will add though.... if i were in a position of hiring someone as you are, and there were 2 applicants, same experience, same skills, same qualifications, one tattooed like me and one without tattoos, i would take the cleanskin for the reason you stated, some people just dont want people who look like me in their home

[Envi XR8]

Originally Posted by xbgs351

Unless they are in the position of offering you a job, a promotion, a contract or some other opportunity in life.

Having prominent tattoos is similar to having poor table manners, poor social skills or poor language skills. Those without the skills don't notice those that have them, but those that do have the skills sure notice those who don't.

Seriously, what dribble?
I guess I have to tell that to our company’s National Marketing Manager and the General Manager who offered me my promotion in July, and I will have to resign immediately. I’m guessing then that they did not see my Southern Cross tattoo on the inside of my forearm while I was wearing a polo shirt during my interview.

Sorry I’m off to eat some mashed potato with my fingers….. and to flick some at the roof…

Originally Posted by b2tf

Bugger discrimination, I'm in a service based industry and there is no way I would hire anybody who has tatts all over them (visible ones I mean). Like it or lump it, some people do have a certain mindset and even if it is not accurate it is still something you have to take into account.

I’m hearing you loud and clear mate…. Provided that the non-tattooed staff provides that good service you are talking about, and don’t act like a tool and say…. re-direct someone’s possessions all over the country as an act of spite…. Now there’s a crappy mindset…

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Envi XR8

and don’t act like a tool and say…. re-direct someone’s possessions all over the country as an act of spite…. Now there’s a crappy mindset…

pffftttttttt many moons ago and I don't really care. Obviously you're an angel.

[Envi XR8]

Originally Posted by b2tf

pffftttttttt many moons ago and I don't really care. Obviously you're an angel.

[sneaky]

i have two tattoo's and my wife has one.

i have my kids names and a small picture with each name (butterfly for my daughter and a crown for my son) on my man boobs my wife has the kids names and one butterfly for each kid on her foot with some vine/tribal sort of detail to tie it together. we have had them since the kids were born pretty much so the kids don't take much notice of them.

don't think i will regret it, although when i told my doctor the first thing he asked was 'what will happen when your daughter hits her teens and hates you'

i want another tattoo, but i don't know what to get and i don't want to get something for the sake of it. was going to get my wife's name, but didn't want to jinx anything and i wouldn't get anything that can't be covered up easily, just incase i want to look repectable for an interview or something

[CRU571XR8]

Took me 8 yrs to find the right tatts for me i have my both daughters names on my left arm in a scroll and on my right i have a V8 (Ford of course) growing inside a womb ironicaly i drive a turbo 6 but i love my eights and whenever i get the chance i will show them off havent had a bad comment yet there all been where did get done i love it. I want more there very addictive.
So Sue go and get INKED.
Cheers Crusty