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Posted: 7/9/2007 10:55:44 AM | Harly woman,
I think it is okay that you and your doctor lawyer and everyone one else that know has tattoos. I just can't becasue of my profession. I makes me very different because I don't have a tatoo, it is very mysterious.
I do have a a few friends that have them and most of all the women at the bar have them, we call them "tramp stamps." My garbage man has a bunch of them. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 12:45:39 PM | Ihaveaname4you...
Too funny...must be the difference in areas....MY garbage man is very "preppy" and Benneton looking! We always joke about how he is so clean cut and dressed so nice for what we would assume would be typical garbage man attire!! Of course he also makes about $22 an hour....
SALES positions require no tats?? Sheesh....a suit and tie covers up 99% of your body...why could you not (if you wanted?)
Yeah....I call them tramp stamps as well. My kids used to love that movie "Lady and the Tramp!" Look up the history of "tramp stamp." No relation whatsoever to the direction you are implying of "tramp." | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 2:14:46 PM | Okay, Im hearing a lot of different point of views here and I thank you all for your replies but some of you are just down right closed minded.
I had a hard life and grew up fast, but I don't drink and I don't do drugs, I don't "party it up" and I hardly think I'm going to live forever. I wouldn't want to anyways. I work and plan and have my life figured out. I'm not the typical 18 year old and don't appreciate being thrown into a group just because of a freaking number. In my original posting I stated nothing you say will change my mind and this isn't about whether or not I should get tattoos, it's if guys think they are wrong on women?
I think tattoos are beautiful and are memories and life and anything else you wanna feel about them. For me it's beauty, I like myself just find and I think I'm very interesting. I'm an artist and I'm smart and plan on moving to Japan soon, so just because I want tattoos that makes me empty inside? I don't think so.
HarleyKat I like what you say and I agree, employers expect it more these days. There are hundreds of jobs where tattoos are perfectly okay, especially in the art industry! Besides if I want a job I'd rather get it on my EXTENSIVE resume for work and education that coloring on my arm.
As for the decorating my body like a "race car" that's just an ignorant response. I'm getting beautiful Japaneses masks, and flowers, and portraits and my mother's signature and designed stars, etc. So how is that like a race car? It's not like I'm going to go out and get cigarette brands and cleaning products tattooed onto my arms and legs.
So I guess from a lot of posts I've seen of guys telling me not to, and it looks wrong and so on. Either you are intimidated and your male egos will not allow your fingers to type that out because you're afraid to be judged or you are closed minded and don't care to think about other people's opinions and life choices.
But thank you to those who actually answered my questions for what I wrote and to those who support my choices and rock on.  | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 2:25:25 PM | I like tattoo's and plan to get a couple sometime soon...
I like them in moderation on women, a couple in the right places is just fine. But sleaves? I wouldnt date a woman with them personally. Its just not attractive at all, I've seen some very beautiful women kill their beauty with way too much artwork on them.
Too each their own tho, so if it makes you happy do it... but be aware that many men dont like women over doing the tatts.
That nose ring you have... not flattering at all to me, on the side maybe. Tongue is ok. One nipple that is small ok, but the extreme piercings and inserts I'm not a big fan of.
As for that lower area... I prefer to keep sharp objects away from my sensitive spots so skip those too lol | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 3:13:43 PM | well i have personal reasons for hateing tattoos that ive been dealing with for about 10 years due to a tattoo gone wrong on my dad.but besides that they are a huge turn off.cant stand the way they look.they look like somebody took a pile of crap and threw it on you.just nasty looking.when im talking to or see a pretty girl that "PEAKS" my interest and see a tattoo on her the peak goes away in less than a second.i can deal with some piercings.i like the belly button,nips and clit.but the nose lip and other areas,turn off.
<div class="quote">Ironically, 90% of people I meet, are surprised to learn that I have 5 tats! If or when they do see them, they are like, "Wow...cool! I would have never guessed you as having tats all over!"
now ask those same people what they really think.tell them you want to know what they really think and tell them not to worry about hurting your feelings cuz you want the gods honest truth and i bet they will tell you a different story unless they have tattoos themselves.i am one of those people that will tell you it looks cool and all that and turn around to the next person and tell them you look stupid. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 3:23:24 PM |
Military even accepts tats now! It used to be a military experience....hidden by their uniforms of course...and it has changed. I saw a program last nght where a colonel had 1/2 sleeves.
Actualy the new USMC Commandant just changed the orders, no more tatts below short sleeve level or you can't enlist or re-enlist.
But I'm sure this will change back as soon as they replace the anally retentive jerk. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 5:37:01 PM | | I think tattoo's are a good thing to have, a lot of people don't like them because they think they will look horrible when there older. The way I see it though is that you could get run over by a bus tommorow and would never of known what it was like so why even think that far ahead. If a woman came up to me and she had a ton of tattoo's then I wouldn't be put of in the slightest, I would acctually like her more. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 5:38:00 PM | ^^^Changes like undergarments, doesn't it, Tim? LOL
Fordman95....you could be right! The thing is...I have no need to ask them for the God's honest truth...I never thought for one millisecond what OTHER people would think when getting my tats! OK...scratch that...when I got my USMC tat as a gift to myself and my USMC hunny....I wondered if he would like it? LOL But really....I do not care! I do not need others to validate MY choices. My point I was making was, stereotypes are ignorant! I do not 1st appear to be the "tat type." It is fun and funny to see reactions like I described...and usually gets a really cool conversation going! | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 5:44:50 PM |
So I guess from a lot of posts I've seen of guys telling me not to, and it looks wrong and so on. Either you are intimidated and your male egos will not allow your fingers to type that out because you're afraid to be judged or you are closed minded and don't care to think about other people's opinions and life choices.
Just because someone disagrees with you does not make them close minded. Ignoring their opinions because you don't like what they have to say does make you closed minded. You asked for opinions, and people gave them to you. You already stated that their opinions aren't going to change your mind, so why do you care about it.
Because someone says they think they look wrong, they are intimidated and are closed minded? I read the thread, and from what I saw, most responses said that they don't like them because they weren't attracted to them. Nothing about secretly being intimidated by them.
I am in no way intimidated by tattoos. I personally couldn't care if someone has them, and I've heard plenty of stories about people getting them early on, and regretting them later in life. Tattoos don't interest me, and I wouldn't be more interested in someone because they have them. If they were of the attitude that it'd make them look more "cool", I'd probably be less interested in them, but not because I would be intimidated by them or their tattoos.
Regarding piercings, I just don't find anything attractive about piercings in any place but the ears (and only one per ear). I was on the bus earlier today, and one woman had one below her lip. Another had one below the lip, one through the eye brow, several on the upper lobe of both ears (along with the usual one in the lower part of the ear). I'm sure there was probably one through the nose somewhere (I didn't pay attention long enough to do a complete count), but it did turn me off. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 6:22:51 PM | I prefer the female body without additional coloring. I also prefer that extra holes be limited to the ear lobes. 
OP, I'm curious, if your mind is made up, why did you start the thread? It seems like you're looking for validation of your decision. If you're comfortable with your decision, then this thread is unnecessary. It seems to me that there is a part of you that finds the concept intriguing, except on your body. Take your time. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 8:36:02 PM | I love tattoos on women, so long as they are unique and actually mean something. Tired old cliche tattoos (like the "tramp stamp" mentioned, or kanji when they don't even know what it means) indicate a lack of forethought and effort. They tend to illicit more of a laugh from me, rather than piqued curiousity.
Tasteful, unique, meaningful tattoos can be a reflection of personality. Piercings come and go - they can be attractive, but not if they are overdone.
Bif Naked has a load of tattoos and I find her incredibly attractive (though for more reasons than just the tattoos). | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 9:30:49 PM | Long post: you have been warned
I think for me it depends on what kinda tattoo and where. The classic "tramp stamp" tattoo in my opinion is overrated. I was at the beach about a year ago and saw a woman in a bikini with a tattoo on her stomach that said "insert here" and pointed down to her crotch. For me it is more based on the tastefulness of the tattoo. I find a well done and thought out tattoo very very attractive, but badly done ones equally unattractive. I also find the women with way too many tattoos unattractive. As you can tell on here there are some guys who like it and some guys who are really really against it and you see the automatic assumptions pinned on you just because of tattoos. Just be aware that if you do go to Japan, you will encounter even more discrimination because of tattoos. Over there 99% of the culture considers tattoos quite tacky and unrefined and a lot of people over there will automatically assume you are trash and will do everything they can to avoid you. Saying that some of the best tattoo designs have come out of the orient and it has a long tradition in most of their history. Most Oriental people just don't like them in modern times. I don't think someone should get a tattoo by just walking in one day and flipping through one of the books and get a premade one just to get a tattoo. Tattoo is an art and I have two. I regret one because I did just walk in and get it. I am very proud of the other one because it is very much thought out and it stands for something i worked hard on and it is custom designed. Also, lets face it, sometimes it just is better to not have a visible tattoo. Consider this when getting your tatts. I would say go out and express yourself, just get it in a spot(s) that can be concealed by clothing if needed. I dont encounter any discrimination in the business place because they don't see my tattoos. They are never going to see me at work with a sleeveless shirt or shirtless. (Unless it looks like a particularly hot day... i mean a welders gotta do what a welders gotta do). In short, planned tattoos=hot, bad tatts= really really bad, unhidable tatts= potential hotness just be carfeul. And continue to not let people talk down to you about it because you are 18. You are a full grown adult now and it is your decision and your body. I was 18 when i got mine, and I would get more now if i had the money. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 10:00:43 PM | I m a preschool teacher . at the end of the year..agroup of four teachers ..myself included all had bithdays in June. we griped about how everybody got the office party birthdaycake and we were left out. A coworker ..who had a birthday in June said"Why dont we all go get a tatt!" now coming from POLY-ANNA I didnt think she was the slightest bit seriod but she aranged a tatt party. I had always contimplated it but was to chicken..Then it hit me ! I was turning Forty yrs old on Friday the 13th and id already been through major life changing events in my life..I didnt want to go throgh the rest saying Id wished Id done that but chickened out! I felt I deservedrecognition ..even if it were only for me..that night what started out to be only 4 people with their own reasons ..came to be 9 teachers..2 parents and 1 familyservice worker. Everyone has thier own reason or personal purpose behind it and for anyone to judge...well open the airvent on your brain!!  | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 10:27:43 PM | tattoos are sweet. I have 5. I want to eventuall get a full shirt and maybe some on my legs. I got addicted with my first one....It would all depend on the type of girl. Some people that are into tattoos are rambunctious and party like. Others...like me, just get them cause they like them and are just a normal person. I hate tribal though....Your not in a tribe damn it...... now if it was like crazy tribal on the side of car, I'm for that cause its more like fancy pin striping.
My tats...
sun (right arm) and moon (left arm) with face paint. pretty sweet, on my profile.
wrists done to look like they got attached, favorite book was frankenstein
mexican wrestling penguin slipping on a banana under my left arm right below my arm pit. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 11:01:11 PM |
Ironically, 90% of people I meet, are surprised to learn that I have 5 tats! And why are they suprised to have tats? Because tats come with judgements. It's just the way it is. So, if a person chooses to heavily tat their body they are in a sense saying that they do not care what others think or how they will be accepted in society. While being a noble cause, this does strike me as the very definition of anti-social.
Again, just my opinion. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 11:11:52 PM | | Your definition of ant-social is far different than my definition of ant-social. Not caring what others think or if they are accepted in society is more about conformity. One can be social without being a conformist! | |
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Posted: 7/10/2007 11:51:06 AM |
OP, I'm curious, if your mind is made up, why did you start the thread? It seems like you're looking for validation of your decision. If you're comfortable with your decision, then this thread is unnecessary. It seems to me that there is a part of you that finds the concept intriguing, except on your body. Take your time.
I'M not asking if i should or shouldn't, and I don't care if guys like it on women or not, can't I just be curious. I know plenty of guys who don't care which way about tattoos and some that do. So I thought I'd broaden my research to the rest of the world who goes on the forums.
To everyone else: Sorry if I made it seem like I need approval. This is going to be sound REALLY MEAN! but like what strangers who don't even know me is going to change my mind. Soto finish off. I wasn't asking for validation of my decision. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2007 12:04:43 PM | Oh being anti-social
and an anarchist hahahahahahha
IM NETHER!!!!
I'm happy walking into places with a smile on my face, being kind and respectful. I go out and meet people and laugh and have fun. I may not agree with aspects of government or society but I'm hardly an anarchist.  hahahaha
omg people are so funny.
As for going to Japan and where ever else I go over there, yes there is judgment but have you been to Japan?n Have you watched 2007 documentaries on modern young adults? The types of people that walk down the street on a daily basis dressed like demons and Anime characters? Harajuku girls? It all depends on where you go. I'm going to be living in an ART community. YOUNG ARTIST community. Living and breathing painting and sculpting. I take the good with the bad, but either way I don't care because I'm not there to make best friend with people on the street and cry over every old lady who runs away. I'm there to learn and graduate. and become successful IN MY OWN BUSINESS OF , big surprise people, TATTOO SHOP MANAGEMENT!
But to all those who think is anti-social I'm not going to be that!
Everybody turns every little word. still hilarious. This is amusing. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2007 12:10:08 PM |
PS: No rude answers please, it's just a question so if you're trying to put me and my lifestyle down then you're just bored and need to leave the house more. Thank you.
I think you posted this exact question several weeks ago.
But to answer your question, a woman covered with tatoos doesnt do it for me and I would find it repulsive. Dozens of piercings on a woman is not what I'm into either. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2007 8:12:49 PM | | What do I think of it? I think it can be sexy, but there are many ways to be sexy that are less permanent. Want to express yourself? Take up painting. It sends me the signal that you probably aren't the type to plan ahead or think through the long-term consequences of your actions. It's like tans. I'm 30, and those girls who had sexy tans all through their 20's are now leathery and look years older than they are - forever. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2007 10:18:11 PM | Most of my friends were stunned when they found out i had a tattoo and piercings.. i certainly dont look like i would and they arent in obvious places that you would see them... I think that is the art to it.. I got my tattoo for a very personal reason, I thought a great deal about the design and 7 years later I still have no regrets... its means a great deal to me and always will.. I think if you make a wise choice and put it somewhere discrete it is great.. but i agree with many people about older women with ex husbands names splattered across their chests.. just not a good look...and i guess the same for my piercings have had them for 7 years and no regrets.. and again.. has caused many surprised faces... i guess it is me being a little naughty or bad without the world knowing....
think long and hard before doing it..nothing worse regreting something so permanent... | |
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Posted: 7/10/2007 10:51:01 PM | Personally tramp stamps and any other cliche' tattoos are a turn off for me. I have one and maybe in the near future consider to get more, but mine is kind of unique compared to the tribal or barb wire stuff you see on a lot of people.
It really shouldn't be a "shock" when people come across you and notice what you have on your arm or where ever. If they are then most likely they are living under a rock. A lot of people have or are getting inked. If the guy you are seeing freaks out, he's most likely a ****. | |
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Posted: 7/11/2007 1:00:44 AM | wow i have 2 say I was shocked at what a turn off they are to some. Hey you can't win em all. As long as you like it. I have 3 small tats soon to get 4th big one!!!
also 4 piercings, besides the ears...guess where....lol......nose, tongue, nipple, and of course the vertical hood....<< | |
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Posted: 7/11/2007 2:46:23 AM | I'm currently with someone whom has a couple of tattoos, one discreet, one obvious, but they both are tasteful and I enjoy them quite a bit.
Tattoos on a woman can be VERY attractive or VERY un-attractive. It all depends on what is done and where it's at. I see some women around who have tattoos of their children, or loved ones and it looks amazing. But on the flip side one of the most un-attractive tattoos I think I've ever seen was I saw a young woman (late teens perhaps early 20's) with the words "toss it up" tattooed right above her butt crack. I'm sure some guys may find it attractive, I on the other hand just found it slutty and un-tasteful. | |
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Posted: 7/11/2007 8:55:48 AM | PS: No rude answers please
don't know what you got but...
if you ask something publicly...
you'll get what you get...
rude or otherwise...
you can't have it both ways..
and tattoo are ok until you're 51...
trust me...
I've got proof... | |
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