Tattoos?

[Calebark]

What are your thoughts on this particular case, Sconey (and others)?

In a perfect world, the tattoos -- or lack thereof -- would have no effect on one's projection by themselves (that is, tattoo=bad, no tattoo=good). However, people would definitely need to take responsibility for the contents (nothing offensive, no hate imagery, etc).

However, we don't live in a perfect world, and everyone is very aware of this -- including the connotation that tattoos (esp. face tattoos) have. Trying to break the stigma is fantastic; it should be done. But like with everything else, slowly, because to do so too fast is irresponsible as it's an unfortunate fact of life that you'll suffer for it. It's highly unlikely that he would have completely forwent all logic, even if he was inebriated at the time.

So, in summary: The tattoo stigma sucks, but he should be self-aware and have some responsibility (with other things too, like the lack of CV and his criminal record -- needs to recognise they're factors too). Props to the people that gave him a job despite the face tattoo though.

Edit: Just realised how utterly pretentious I sound saying 'forwent' even if I may have used it wrong. Foregone...forwent... gosh, linguistics
 

[heids]

So, Nick, when are you designing the official ATARNotes forehead tattoo that will form part of the induction process for life members of the AN cult?

The non-dedicated slackers can get it somewhere more hidden.

[Calebark]

So, Nick, when are you designing the official ATARNotes forehead tattoo that will form part of the induction process for life members of the AN cult?

The non-dedicated slackers can get it somewhere more hidden.

The non-dedicated slackers can go somewhere more hidden*

[Calebark]

Woohoo bump. So @new users (and old, I suppose) -- what are your thoughts on tattoos? Any favourite styles? I encourage picture spam

[Poet]

The artist in me (so, about 110% of me) finds tattoos fascinating and also kind of hardcore. Just read through the old comments and honestly I would agree with the idea that, if you do get a tattoo, it's much more worthwhile for there to be a deeper meaning to it then just for fashion. Fashions come and go and to me 'trendy' tattoos are much less appealing.

Ignoring the longevity and practicality of tattoos entirely, I really love single-line/minimalist, ancient and watercolour tattoos. When they're done well, at least.
Mo Ganji is my favourite single-line tattooist (look him up, his stuff is fantastic) and I find watercolour tattoos depicting nature both fascinating and suuuuper satisfying.

I'm not sure if I'll ever get a tattoo. I've wanted a small one on my wrist for a long time though. I just don't like needles haha

[zuijinde]

Woohoo bump. So @new users (and old, I suppose) -- what are your thoughts on tattoos? Any favourite styles? I encourage picture spam

Never was, and probably never will be a fan of tattoos. I don't even approve of body modifications of any sort (despite how cool some can be). I just don't like anything that's not natural on my body.

Though, I was raised more on the Chinese side than Australian, and over there, tattoos are considered taboo.
Sorry if I offended anyone 

[Calebark]

@Poet

I just looked them up, nice and minimalist! Digging some of the animal designs. Feel like you could easily design your own tattoo haha

@Zujinde

I mean, I disagree profusely, but I didn't ask for opinions only on the same side of mine, so really no need to apologize for sharing!

[PhoenixxFire]

despite the memeynes, I actually love this

I reckon it's fairly likely that I'll get one or more tattoos at some point, but not for a few years at least. Especially given I don't know exactly what sort of career I'll end up with, and even though tattoos shouldn't affect that, I don't think I'd want to risk it (that's a bit subject-to-change though haha)

[tamamo]

i love these tattoos by chen jie
They look like paintings it's so cool.

I'm thinking of getting a branch to cover some scars on my chest but my grandma said I can't get a tattoo until im 25 and I respect my grandma so if i still like the idea of that when I'm 25 I'm gonna do it. I really respect people who have tattoos and love them but sadly i think more often than not you see people getting tattoos they regret.

[whys]

I absolutely LOVE tattoos, and find them pretty interesting.

I'm really not a fan of the big ones that cover a lot of your body (as in, I would never get something like that myself). I'm more into minimalistic, simpler tattoos, and quite recently I've found I really like watercolour tattoos. They look amazing! If/when I get a tattoo when I'm older, I'd get it somewhere sorta hidden, like my ankle, or on my lower neck, or somewhere else that people wouldn't be able to see. They'd have a deeper meaning to them. I've also really liked the idea of having matching tattoos with someone you're very close with - soulmate, sibling, idk you name it. I know I won't get tattoos until at least after uni, so for now I just enjoy looking at tattoo designs when I stumble over them.

The artist in me (so, about 110% of me) finds tattoos fascinating and also kind of hardcore.

Can relate to this a lot, I guess the main reason I like tattoos is because of my interest in other creative forms, such as drawing, painting and crafts. Can't wait to get back to that stuff these holidays. I remember a few years ago I designed a couple of tattoos for fun, to see how they'd turn out. And that just reminded me - I remember wearing fake tattoos as a kid and being very proud of them