Is it ok to have no ink in today's society?

_John_
_John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
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Sometimes I'm scared to admit it because I'm afraid of being judged.
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  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
    I just view those people as losers, they must just be so painstakingly boring in day to day life...

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  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I don't like writing with pencil all the time.

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  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    sharpie.. will last until you you make it out of the club.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    i don't like needles
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  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    Sure it is, but it's also ok to have ink.

    I Love my tattoo!
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    Ink free since '93! (really since '66, but it doesn't rhyme)
  • JocyChan
    JocyChan Posts: 59 Member
    Thing is when most people have tattoos it makes you the one who stands out by not having any.

    Tattoos used to symbolize rebellion of cultural norms. What happens when they become the norm?

    That being said, I can't wait to get my first one.

    I agree! Cant wait to get mine.
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  • Spaghetti_Bender
    Spaghetti_Bender Posts: 509 Member
    Tattoos are sooooo trashy!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Thing is when most people have tattoos it makes you the one who stands out by not having any.

    Tattoos used to symbolize rebellion of cultural norms. What happens when they become the norm?

    That being said, I can't wait to get my first one.

    Haha! This is part of the reason why I have avoided them. LOL!

    There are lots of ways to express oneself. No need for me to permanently brand myself to do it.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    You should always carry a pen. Always.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    I hope so. Cause I have pure white undamaged skin. It looks good on others, but I'd probably get infected and it would look strange with my pasty white complexion.

    This is my fear, as well...

    Minus the "undamaged." Mine has already shown it doesn't like anything.
  • AmyP619
    AmyP619 Posts: 1,137 Member
    People who have no ink are *kitten*.

    All of them.

    P.s. Can I say that? Am I gonna get a warning? Because I've never had one before, and I'm trying to live more on the edge. I don't know what I'm allowed to say. I could read the rules, but I don't feel like it. Rules are for wussies.
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    Tattoos are sooooo trashy!

    ^^^ This. They are only for *kitten* and sailors.
  • mscrystallee
    mscrystallee Posts: 62 Member
    I am tattoo free, more because I a) can't decide what I would want on my body forever, very little has stayed the same in my life at the age of 34 I am constantly evolving and changing b) Location Location Location. I love them on other people but I prefer to not commit to any one piece of art on my skin
  • toutmonpossible
    toutmonpossible Posts: 1,580 Member
    Sometimes I'm scared to admit it because I'm afraid of being judged.

    That's hysterical. People who supposedly worship individuality are denying you yours?

    If you're not so inclined, don't get tattoos. There's going to be a lot of buyer's remorse in the next 30 years.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    People who have no ink are *kitten*.

    All of them.

    P.s. Can I say that? Am I gonna get a warning? Because I've never had one before, and I'm trying to live more on the edge. I don't know what I'm allowed to say. I could read the rules, but I don't feel like it. Rules are for wussies.

    <<< no ink... definitely a *kitten*! :tongue:
  • owenmhartley
    owenmhartley Posts: 220 Member
    I love tattoos, I want a sleeve doing when I can eventually afford the 900 pound it's gna cost :/
  • BadKittie05
    BadKittie05 Posts: 157 Member
    Well, let's just put it this way. I got my ink for me and no one else. Anyone who has a problem with it can kick rocks. :wink:
  • AmyP619
    AmyP619 Posts: 1,137 Member
    People who have no ink are *kitten*.

    All of them.

    P.s. Can I say that? Am I gonna get a warning? Because I've never had one before, and I'm trying to live more on the edge. I don't know what I'm allowed to say. I could read the rules, but I don't feel like it. Rules are for wussies.

    <<< no ink... definitely a *kitten*! :tongue:

    psssst, me too. But don't tell anyone ;)
  • silver_arrow3
    silver_arrow3 Posts: 1,373 Member
    People who have no ink are *kitten*.

    All of them.

    P.s. Can I say that? Am I gonna get a warning? Because I've never had one before, and I'm trying to live more on the edge. I don't know what I'm allowed to say. I could read the rules, but I don't feel like it. Rules are for wussies.

    <<< no ink... definitely a *kitten*! :tongue:

    <- No ink either (because I'm a pansy), and a strong case could be made for whoring.
  • lmhbuss
    lmhbuss Posts: 282 Member
    I looooooove tattoos...and yet I have none. To much commitment to wear the same thing for forever. :(

    edited to add that I also think a strong case can be made for whoring. teehee
  • miss_jessiejane
    miss_jessiejane Posts: 2,819 Member
    Tattoos are sooooo trashy!

    ^^^ This. They are only for *kitten* and sailors.

    Then it's a good thing I'm both. :wink:
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Anyone want to see the tattoo on my ol fella?
  • Mbierschbach
    Mbierschbach Posts: 94 Member
    I have a lot of real estate tattooed. I'd venture to say it is no longer a rebellion thing nor is it about fitting in. It's about personal expression. If there's one thing I can't stand it's when people ask me what my tattoos "mean". They don't MEAN anything any more than the $80 wall hanging you bought at Kohl's means hanging in your living room. Tattoo televions programs have created that ridiculous notion: "I'm getting this sugar skull tattooed on my thigh because my grandma was important to me." That doesn't make any sense. You're getting it because you like it. Nuff said.

    I recommend the OP do the same. Get one or more if you want to. Don't if you don't want to. They're art and they're about personal expression. Being embarassed about NOT having a permanent body modification is a waste of your precious time.
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    Tattoos are pretty boring and mainstream now. I think it's cool when people don't have any.
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    It is perfectly ok to NOT have ink in today's society despite its popularity. I do not have any, nor will I ever get one.
  • richardositosanchez
    richardositosanchez Posts: 260 Member
    Thing is when most people have tattoos it makes you the one who stands out by not having any.

    Tattoos used to symbolize rebellion of cultural norms. What happens when they become the norm?

    That being said, I can't wait to get my first one.

    Haha! This is part of the reason why I have avoided them. LOL!

    There are lots of ways to express oneself. No need for me to permanently brand myself to do it.

    I used to have a friend who would always say "everybody has a tattoo but me!" My response was always "if everyone jumped off a bridge are you going to do it too?" My point was that if you want to get a tattoo get it because YOU want it, not just to be like everyone else.
  • Pirate_chick
    Pirate_chick Posts: 1,216 Member
    It's ok to be you! if your best you includes tattoos, cool. If your best you doesn't include tattoos, cool.

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