Do you judge people with tattoos?

A friend getting a cover up. - My friend getting a cover-up tattoo over a bad piece
United States
October 31, 2006 10:58pm CST
I understand that 1st impressions are important,but tattoos are so mainstream now adays,do you look differently at people with tattoos compared to those who dont?
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@justnitya (1392)
• India
2 Nov 06
ya sometimes
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• United States
2 Nov 06
why?
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@adonica (439)
• United States
2 Nov 06
Not at all. I happen to think some of them are really nice.
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• United States
2 Nov 06
there are alot of beautiful pcs out there!
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@Ljorge (1487)
• United States
2 Nov 06
Im would hope not !! i have to of them and am looking towards getting more. If i can get done what i want to get done i am looking at probably ending up with either full sleeves or maybe 3/4 sleeves. lol In fact i have Pics of mine in my Photos area. as for me judgeing people. No way ! Not fair to them. If anything its a great conversation starter. On top of it all, i love hearing the stories behind the tatts. I find it soo intriguing. =O)
@Ljorge (1487)
• United States
2 Nov 06
You know i just thought of someting !! If MYLOT would pay for it, i would get the Mylot Logo tattooed on my forearm, or somewhere !! i wonder if they would maybe go for that ?
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• United States
2 Nov 06
lol your pretty funny..lmao
• United States
2 Nov 06
it is a good convo starter and some stories are pretty good!
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@stezieb (2182)
• United States
1 Nov 06
My step dad is a tatoo artist but I still judge people with tatoo's. i don't understand how they can get jobs with tribals on their hands, neck and face. I certainly don't want a turtle neck for the rest of my life so if I ever get one it will be small and on my back.
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@stezieb (2182)
• United States
1 Nov 06
I must add, your daughter is extremely hott. Does she get her good looks from you?
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• United States
1 Nov 06
That's the problem with people today, they haven't learned a damn thing. Looking at somebody different because they have a tattoo, is just discrimination in another form. Why shouldn't somebody be able to get a position because of a tattoo if they are just as experienced?
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• United States
1 Nov 06
Well I'm not saying that you are a bad person. I'm just saying that it's something that needs to be overlooked. You can't tell what somebody is like just by seeing a tattoo. I'm glad to see you would hire someone based on qualifications and not whether their inked or not.
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• United States
1 Nov 06
I don't understand people who are judgemental about tattoo's. I think they are a more common thing nowadays and should be accepted already. If people can have fake boobs, and all this cosmetic surgery and it's acceptable. Then why can't you decorate your own skin, especially since most people who get tattoo's have meaning behind them.
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• United States
1 Nov 06
wooohooo.....thank you!!!!!!!
• United States
1 Nov 06
I just think people get a bad rap for having tattoo's. Time for me to go get one done to myself. I am aching to get one, maybe MyLot will pay for my first.
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• United States
2 Nov 06
lol what are you thinkin about getting?
• United States
2 Nov 06
I don't really judge them, but I do wonder what some of these girls with tatoos all over their bodies will look like when they're little old ladies. Or, in a professional job. Will they have to wear long sleeves forever? I have a little tatoo myself, but it remains hidden.
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• United States
2 Nov 06
thats funny you say that..my dad always tells me that the one I have on my shoulder will be on my butt when I'm 60..lol
• United States
2 Nov 06
lol I hope I always stay thin!! Thanks for the reponse!!
• United States
2 Nov 06
Just stay thin and it will stay on your shoulder!
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@sunrisekn (1466)
• United States
2 Nov 06
I know that tattoos are previlent in todays society but people are still judged. It comes from people being closed minded. Some people are stuck in the old days when tattoos were taboo. I have 3 tattoos and when people find out I have them they say, oh you don't seem the type, and I reply what type would that be? It drives me crazy!!!
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• United States
4 Nov 06
lol I get that ALL the time!
• Hyderabad, India
2 Nov 06
it is small remeberance of a for life long
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• United States
4 Nov 06
yes they are,and you will always remember that day,what you where doing etc...unless you were totally wasted..lol
@phgonline (627)
• United States
2 Nov 06
Well if your looking for a job, I would think you would be judged pretty harshly but as for me I really don't care, my wife has 2, I have not taken the plunge yet. I will eventually.
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• United States
4 Nov 06
Unfortunatly there are certain jobs out there that you just cant "show" tattoos.
• India
2 Nov 06
Frankly speaking I dont like Permanent tattoo. I generally go for the temporary ones. This does not mean that I dont like a person or my first Impression would change which I see a person with a tattoo. That is their choice as if my friend like it then why not. I have friends who have permanent tattoo.
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• United States
4 Nov 06
the temps are less painful thats for sure!
• India
2 Nov 06
Frankly speaking I dont like Permanent tattoo. I generally go for the temporary ones. This does not mean that I dont like a person or my first Impression would change which I see a person with a tattoo. That is their choice as if my friend like it then why not. I have friends who have permanent tattoo.
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• United States
2 Nov 06
thats less painful..lol
@magikrose (5429)
• United States
2 Nov 06
Why would I look at them diffrently. They are humans just like I am. People with tattoos deserve the same respect as everyone else does. To be honest I want a tattoo. I just cant afford one right now.
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• United States
4 Nov 06
You are right!
@saumya69 (382)
• India
2 Nov 06
i dont think so....
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• United States
4 Nov 06
thats cool
@Mahindan (563)
• Canada
2 Nov 06
No, i don't judge people with tattoos, nor do i judge anyone. It is wrong to judge people by their appearances. Besides who are we to judge others? No one is perfect and everyone has his or her flaws. I have met a few people who dress so shabby that you wouldn't talk to them, only to find out that they are well educated and very smart people. I got into a cab and had a small conversation with driver about having a bad cold, and to my suprise he was doctor from another country. The bottom line is never to judge anyone because if you do someone out there is going to judge you too.
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• United States
4 Nov 06
I have a friend that is tat2d from head to toe,and he is a very very intelligent person and one of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. You are so very right!
@vipul20044 (5794)
• India
2 Nov 06
Depends on what it is a tattoo of. They can be beautiful. They can make a statement they can be trashy. If you get a tattoo of a nekid man on your stomach, yep that is trashy. If you get some scroll work or something on your lower back that's artful.
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• United States
2 Nov 06
I do agree it also depends on who does it as well..."Good work isnt cheap, And cheap work isnt good"
@kerryq2705 (8672)
• United States
2 Nov 06
No, not at all. I never judge ppl anyways, i mean who am i to judge someone else.
• United States
2 Nov 06
same here!
@phgonline (627)
• United States
2 Nov 06
Well if your looking for a job, I would think you would be judged pretty harshly but as for me I really don't care, my wife has 2, I have not taken the plunge yet. I will eventually.
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• United States
2 Nov 06
making that decision can be difficult.its going to be on you forever!
@Mommamea (1215)
• United States
2 Nov 06
I have not been fond of tattoos in the past. I thought they were a degregation to the body God gave you. Now I am a little more hip I guess. I allowed my daugter to recieve one on her 18th birthday. A small rose on her lower hip above the buttox. It is something that can be covered if necessary or visible when oppropriate. She has enjoyed the experience and wishes to get another. Not the choice is hers. I prefer it to be less visible on women than men. Any tatoo done in moderation and with taste I have no problem with.
• United States
2 Nov 06
Thats good to hear!My mother and father hate mine, but have accepted it.And as far as God goes,I think that God accepts me for who I am,no matter what I do to it,our body is a temple,some people get nose jobs,some get liposuction the list goes on of what people do to their bodies.We all in some sense alter our bodies, rather it be permanent (Tat2s etc) or not permanent ( makeup,dying our hair plucking our eyesbrows etc) But I respect your comment and do APPRECIATE, your views on this subject!! Thanks :)
@saumya69 (382)
• India
2 Nov 06
i dont think so....
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• United States
2 Nov 06
thanks for the response
@haxor111 (2231)
• India
2 Nov 06
s - ss
no
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• United States
2 Nov 06
thats good to hear!