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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/29/2005 8:42:28 AM | | Tattoos are an extension of a person's personality. Even not having them is. Mine depicts my faith. Other's have theirs to depict their loyalties, their emotions, their past, their ancestors. Besides, If you're someone that doesn't want someone with tattoos...aren't you glad you saw upfront that they had one? Quit complaining, you do'nt like it. move on. | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/29/2005 8:15:19 PM | i have 2, neither depicted or mentioned in my profile.
one represents my faith, and my loyalty therein.
the other represents my deep inner strength; which i can only attribute TO my deep faith.
they are both unusual, and nothing like a small flower, cartoon character or what i would consider a silly waste of thought, ink or intention.
i have had both since the mid eighties, when it was not fashionable to get inked.
so i am well past proving to anyone that i will regret them 20 years from now.
do i care if some find them "trashy" looking?
onlyinthat i know to steer clear of these people!
back in '91, i once was shopping in a very upscale mall in Virginia (the south, on a SUNDAY, gasp, and had a on sleeveless top!) when, to my surprise, two beautiful elderly women in their 70s, straight from church, VERY conservative in their dresses, approached me and very sweetly complimented me on them! yes we smiled, yes we talked, yes, they were curious, yes they were sincere, and yes they told me one in particular was beautiful, and that i was too! and i found them refreshingly and genuinely so, too! God does indeed work in mysterious ways! remembering this small incident in my life still makes me smile.
cultural diversity is to be honored, valued, appreciated. all TRULY "evolved" people know this.
the earlier post of the "higher food chain" proves that in fact; they are deluded, sadly so.
thank God we live in America, even if we still have narrow thinking people believing they are better than others. so passe! | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/29/2005 9:22:08 PM | | guy in point, I see two posts about tatoos. One sees in favor of them, the other seems to supposrt that they are trash. Which opinion is your actual opinion? BTW I agree with the quotes in the preceeding--tatoos are barbaric and limit your job seeking and your social life. The thing about them, they're permanent. Everyone will want them off at some point and then it becomes a real problem. | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/29/2005 9:36:00 PM | my tats have in NO way limited my employment prospects, ever. i have a geat job and i work with amazingly talented, creative, and funny people. i have been the manager of a german art gallery in Spain, worked for corporate attorneys, and a state senator, Mercedes Benz in Hawaii, been a liasion for the military community and the Commodore of the 7th fleet during Desert Sheild and Desert Storm, worked with "special needs" adolescents; many diverse, fulfilling, rewarding and creative vocations. also the largest residential general contractors in my town. Currently i work for the largest architetural/design/general contractor for people with integrity that blows me away every day!
of course, in my teens i worked as a waitress, so?!
(and how does my ink affect any of my job performance?!)
it's not my brain that was tattooed! apparently some people's ARE, with hate and narrow mindedness. at least they aren't hypocrites! lol.
if one cares enough about their mind, body and spirit, they most likely will continue to do so in their later years and this includes keeping one's body in good shape.
i find people that use the terms everyone, everything, always, never, and no too much VERY dull, uninteresting as well as uninspired people. gak!
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/29/2005 9:57:18 PM | @OP: It's called body art for a reason.. Do the math.
MOST ppl think the worse (skulls/flames blah blah) I put mine up there to show they mine are nice classy tats...
And just what's wrong with skulls and flames and such? Hmm?!? I happen to like my skulls and flames and knives/blades. I got all of my tatts when I was in the military, so that's probably why they are what they are. But regardless, I like them or wouldn't have gotten them done.
Here's what I have (some custom and some not):
- Left Shoulder: Skull with dagger in mouth and banners that read "Death Before Dishonour" in full colour.
- Left Bicep: Band (full, all the way around) of skulls in smoke/flames in black/white/greyscale.
- Left Ribs: Skeleton ripping out of my ribcage with a hook where the hand should be (similar to a pirate's hook) in full colour.
- Right Shoulder: Devil surrounded by fire and a banners that read "Born to Raise Hell" in full colour.
- Right Bicep: Band (full, all the way around) of fire in full colour.
- Right Hand (Webbing Between Thumb and Index): Wanna know this one you have to meet me. ;)
- Something on my back and right ribs are coming soon to even things out and then that will be it for tatts for me.
You saying just because I have these types of tatts I have no class?
BTW I agree with the quotes in the preceeding--tatoos are barbaric and limit your job seeking and your social life. The thing about them, they're permanent.
Barbaric? Alright then. 8-) Oh yes, you're absolutely right.. I have a very hard time making and keeping friends because I have tattoos, nobody wants anything to do with me. As for the job thing.. Well to be honest, that is a possibility. That however depends entirely on where the tatts are and what esactly they are. They're permanent? Why the hell didn't anyone tell me? I thought they were just really good quality temporary tatts. 8-) | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/29/2005 11:40:49 PM | it is all about being something they are not fake bullshit. You want to do something creative with your body volunteer some time over in the third world countries. That is where this body peircing and tattoo art started, mostly for religion and culture reasons understood by them. Over here in the america's it is all about ourselves and who we think we are, and how much intimidation we can put forth onto others. What a waste of time. Body peircing and tatts do not define who you are only you can do that from the inside. Body art is just a way for the insecure people to feel more secure. Hey this is just a personal opinion not ment to point any fingers at anyone. Only God has the authority to judge you not me.
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/30/2005 12:25:07 AM | Holy shit, this is like closed minded thread 101. Freedom of expression folks!!
If you don't like tats, don't get one, don't look at them and sure as hell don't stereotype people that have them. Mine is nowhere to be seen anywhere in my profile. I'm not embarassed to have it, nor do I think it defines me in any way. I like it, so I have it. I don't care what other people think if/when they see it. The only thing barbaric is the belief that "your" opinion should carry any weight. If people have something disturbing or graphic, keep it away from kids, other than that, live and let live.  | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/30/2005 6:33:27 AM | ^^^ exactly!
I happen to like ink, it can be art!! I personally don't have any, but can still admire a good tat on someone else. I just don't understand the hatred and namecalling!!! People...IT IS NOT YOUR BODY!!!!! | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/30/2005 7:10:37 AM | | I work in a professional environment...my tats do not limit what i can and cannot do. I mean I don't have them on my face or even my neck. I have a barbwire ring on my finger...that doesn't limit me. I still shake hands with the CEO. I can wear short sleeve dress shirts and people still can't see my tat. Now if your problem is with people who have sleeves of tats....just trust me...they knew what they were doing, they knew what they were limiting themselves too...but also..i know business owners that have them...that's what long sleeve shirts are for if needed. A tat doesn't limit you...it doesn't empower you (well some it does) but it doesn't limit you. | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/30/2005 7:13:41 AM | | Superscrew...no disrespect but your post is one of the stupidest things I've ever read. ok never mind. disrespect intended. So you're honestly saying that before the Americas were "civilized" no one here had tattoos? Some Incas had tattoos. Some aztec clans had tattoos. MOST native american tribes have had a history of tattoos. And to them it was the same as it is to SOME of us. An expression of an ideal. | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/30/2005 4:52:28 PM | | Supercrew, you go, guy! Right on, tell these people who want to be like primitive man, for pete's sake, Pygmies in Africa had tatoos, so we WASP people should become uncivilized just like the savages and all get tatoos, it just doesn't make sense. Whatever your ethnicity, you're lowering yourself to such barbarity. | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 6/30/2005 5:26:48 PM | I haven't taken the opportunity to read many of the responses so far, so i'm sorry if my opinion has been stated by someone already
but the reason i have my tattoos up on display is because i'm proud of them. i think theyre beautiful and they're a part of what makes me me. the body modification community is also a big part of my life. i love getting compliments on them and it helps to attract other people that also share an interest in the body modification community. | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 7/1/2005 10:02:38 AM | AshiSmashie I like your tats ma...they're beautiful
tattoos are "uncivilized" and a "barbarity"??
If we had half the the virtues, morals and priorities the "uncivilized clans" or "barbarians" did...we wouldn't have such a high crime rate, such a high divorce rate and half as much polution. So you sit there and deny your past...I'll sit here and embrace it. | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 7/1/2005 9:55:02 PM | it is all about being something they are not fake bullshit. You want to do something creative with your body volunteer some time over in the third world countries. That is where this body peircing and tattoo art started, mostly for religion and culture reasons understood by them. Over here in the america's it is all about ourselves and who we think we are, and how much intimidation we can put forth onto others. What a waste of time. Body peircing and tatts do not define who you are only you can do that from the inside. Body art is just a way for the insecure people to feel more secure. Hey this is just a personal opinion not ment to point any fingers at anyone. Only God has the authority to judge you not me.
Bye
I gotta say this (disrespect very much intended).. Are you fucking stupid or something?!? The only thing in what you said which makes even the slightest bit of sense is "Body peircing and tatts do not define who you are".
You're absolutely right, all of us with tattoos are absolutely fake. Why? Because you say we weren't the first to have them. 8-) Whatever then. I guess some entire countries are fake because they have a railroad system even though they weren't the first to have it or make use of it. You must be fake yourself.. Why? Because I can guarantee that you make use of a variety of things that were designed/created in a foreign country.
You're absolutely right too.. I got every single one of my tattoos for the sole purpose of intimidating others. Nevermind the fact that only one can be seen unless I'm shirtless or wearing a beater. Don't give me that shit you don't mean to point fingers.. You absolutely, most certainly, did. You made it very clear that all of us with tatts are a bunch of fakes.. Exact quote being, "it is all about being something they are not fake bullshit". As for your statement, "Only God has the authority to judge you not me".. You have passed judgement here.
You have absolutely no idea why someone got a particular tattoo done and don't presume to. Oh and you're also absolutely correct in saying that I'm insecure. In fact, I'm the most insecure person anyone who knows me knows. 8-) Well, that was before I got my tatts of course. 8-)
What the fuck does volunteering have to do with someone personally expressing themselves? Anyone is free to express themselves using absolutely any art form they see fit. If you don't like it, quite frankly, move the fuck on! Oh and by the way, which foreign country have you visited with the purpose of volunteering, giving aid, etc. and what exactly did you do there? | |
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 7/2/2005 4:45:16 PM | How amusing these threads can get! And how nasty! I will certainly take note of certain people posting here - and avoid them!!!!
"primitive, beastial practice"???
Oh please, don't EVER let anyone catch you barbequing or camping then!!!! How WOULD you explain it?
Anybody so closed minded needs to stay far away from free thinkers, as their so-claimed "superiority" makes them unfit for association with the rest of us mortals.
If you're that grossed out by tats, please, PLEASE put it in your profile so others will not waste their time with you unless they subscribe to your philosophy.
I will not ever regret, or remove my tats, if only to aggravate these narrow minded bashers when I am in my 80's! How can anyone possibly predict what perfect strangers will want to do in 20 years? It is my sincere hope in 20 years you all will find it necessary to GET a tattoo in order to be "civilized" and retain employment! LOL!
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| Tattoos, Why do emphasize them in your profiles?
Posted: 7/2/2005 9:28:08 PM | Well, if he's truly psychic I'd ask him to describe my tattoos to see how good he is, but he'd be too busy gagging in disgust to describe my nasty, barbaric, primitive, uncivilized body desecrations (even if they are quite tame compared to some I've seen).
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