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Want one? Got one? Getting one? Just think they're stupid? Opinions here!

I like them, but they are against Jewish law, and some people say that you can't be buried as a Jew with one. I dunno, maybe I'll get one, maybe not.

Love them! Right up there with piercings in my book, I can't wait to get my first one.

Oh, I forgot to mention, one of my best freinds is going to an art college, and she is going to become a tatoo artist...she's really good. She's already got one of her drawings inked on her. Its a naked lady with tigers on both sides of her. Its really cool.

Tattoos have been transformed into a cultural icon, a kind of status symbol. Still, have you seen the 70-year old women with tattoos on their ankles and saggy skin? EWWWW.

Fact is, most people don't care what you do with your body, but that doesn't save you from dropping in others' eyes. For instance, when I had the gold loop in my left ear, it was something I wanted (Freud would counter this with influences from the Outside repressing the Ego, sure, but for simplification...) and something no one objected to, but that didn't stop me from losing credibility.

Ultimately, my honest opinion is: don't get them, if only because it keeps you from being low class/no class. But, of course, it's up to you, and I'm not going to tell you you can't. Just not that it's something I'd reccomend...

I think they are pretty cool and I might get one. I don't know.

I'd quite like one. A reeealllly small one, somewhere hidden. I love art, and it's just like a piece of personal art that is always with you. That's why I like the idea of it being permanent.

Tattoos bring attention to other people's bodies. So... Do I want one?

NO! It's bad enough being stared at for being who I am, but to have another reason? *shivers*

Yeah, what with being a balding forty year old and all...

Exactly my point! LOL!

In discussing the issues of tatoos, I am always reminded of a girl I used to know. She got a tatoos of a sun around her belly button. It was quite cute and sexy when she was a size 5. Then...ooops...ten pregnancy. That sun got bigger, and bigger...I thought it was going to go nova! True story.

Another true story is person I am quite close to who got a rather large tatoo of a baby dragon on her back. Its a cute tatoo, but it is always half covered by clothing. You can't see the whole thing unless she's naked. Which might be the point. I don't really want the answer to that. The point is though, she has a very profession job and has to be really careful what she wears because it can't show. That is something to keep in mind. If you get one, make sure you get it in a smart place.

I don't have any. Don't think I will. I'm a gemini, so I'd probably change my mind a week later.

Maoris have always had 'mokos', since back in N.Z. history, which are types of tattoos. I'm part maori BUT. I don't want one. Never.

It's like using your body for an advertisment sign. Uhg!

Snoink wrote:Tattoos bring attention to other people's bodies. So... Do I want one?

NO! It's bad enough being stared at for being who I am, but to have another reason? *shivers*

I haven't seen anyone paying attention to my body and I have a tattoo

I love being stared at

My parents won't let me get a tattoo Well, my mum won't, dad would probably say it's okay, because that's what usually happens.