...disadvantages of getting a tatto?

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Answer by Jackie+Jordan
Submitted on 4/27/2005
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I think tattoos are up to the person, and for all you people that said you don't like them, don't get them, if you don't like someone elses, nevermind, it's not you!, they like it, and if they don't I am sure this permanent thing on them is a reminder. Why does it matter if you are a girl or not, alot of tattoos can be very feminine, and pretty, I have one, and I can cover it up if I don't want to show it, alot of people don't know I have it, unless I want them to know. I love my tattoo, and I am going to get another of in 2 weeks. They are both in places that can be covered up, and I have wanted them both for over a year, knowing what I want, so I haven't changed my mind. It's your body, do what you want. Don't worry about other people, they don't make the decision. If someone can change your mind about a tattoo, then you shouldn't get it. Get what you want not what someone else wants. As long as you like it who cares.

Answer by Cyndi
Submitted on 11/27/2006
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I got a black rose on my back in January. I love my tattoo. My mom saw it in September and called me a whore for getting it. She said my image was stained. My brothers don't think it's wrong, they like it. After about a week my mom apologized and told me she was curious to see it up close. I've never apologized for getting it and so far I haven't regreted getting it. It's MY tattoo on MY body and it was completely MY decision. I've known the risks, I did the research and picked a great tattoo parlor. BTW: What's this about tattoo's being ugly "especially on young women"? When I got my tattoo it tickled. Seriously. It hurt a little. On the other chair there was a guy, his face was red and kept complaining because "it hurt". Tattoos are not ugly "especially on young women." So what if a woman wants to get a little ink under her skin, it doesnt make her any less of a woman.

Answer by JustDontDoIt
Submitted on 3/22/2007
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Tatood says 'the only one i regret is the one i cant hide with clothing'- this seems to be a common attitude among people who've got them done. Can someone explain this to me? If you like something, why hide it? LOL - so what tatood is saying is, he/she likes the ones that cant be seen. Fair enough.. apart from, why get them? If youre proud of something, you show it off - it seems tatood is actually saying 'the one i regret most is the visible one - the ones i can hide i have no need to regret, because they're hidden'. Dont be silly guys - if you could rub them off with an eraser, you would. You only say you like them because youre stuck with them and dont want to admit to mistakes. I agree with Sterch entirely. Tattoos are ugly - and even worse on women. Why mark your body? Just Dont Do It. Look better.

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Question by vina
Submitted on 9/26/2003
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what are the disadvantages of getting a tatto?

Answer by John
Submitted on 10/3/2003
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Some people get allergic reactions to tattooing ink. If the tattoo is in an area that is immediately visible, people can judge you purely on that (they might think you are a slut/easy/a thug etc. And it's also expensive to remove.

Answer by Sterch
Submitted on 10/16/2003
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Tatoos are ugly. Especially on a woman’s body which is beautiful in itself. They don't go away! Don't get Hepatitis.

Answer by Manuela
Submitted on 10/20/2003
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Are There advantages of getting a tatto?

Answer by ummmm...
Submitted on 10/22/2003
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hey hey its your body i have numerous and i am a women but you better think and i mean think hard.. because this is a permant step and you have no other choice to wear them forever.. so my only advice is to choice carefully and make them meaningful. because when your 70 what do you want your grand kids to see have fun with your tattoos

Answer by tatood
Submitted on 11/19/2003
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I have tatoos too, and I agree, think really hard about it......and if you do decide to get one, the only one i regret is the one I can't hide with clothing, so you might want to think about that.

Answer by Sheila
Submitted on 12/28/2003
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I have three, I am still able to be the trophy wife on my husband arm. It all has to do with placement and size. Nobody should tell you what looks or doesn't look good on your body. Especially if they can't see it.

Answer by WAXCOLD
Submitted on 2/29/2004
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ONE DISADVANTAGE WOULD BE " BAD ARTIST" CHECK HIS/HER PHOTOS OF THERE ART, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.. GOOD TATTOO AINT CHEAP AND A CHEAP TATTOO AINT GOOD.

Answer by shell
Submitted on 3/1/2004
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I THINK THEY NOTHING WRONG WITH TATTOOS

Answer by similin duck
Submitted on 3/6/2004
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I'm planning to get a tattoo soon and i think that you should just consider it as an expierence and when you're older you can remember the day you did it and maybe even what was going on in your life at the time:)

Answer by Adam
Submitted on 3/17/2004
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To be familiar with the disadvantages I think it's better to think about temporary tattoos before those which are permanent.

Answer by mocha
Submitted on 3/25/2004
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I RECENTLY JUST GOT A TATTOO AND I FEEL THAT ITS UP TO THE PERSON,ITS YOUR BODY AND I DONT REGRET IT...

Answer by dameon
Submitted on 3/28/2004
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look being a girl, i know people have prejudice against what we do to our bodies. but just remember...its YOUR body, and if someone doesn't like it, then thats there problem. tattoos are a choice. peace out dameon "day"

Answer by Bethany J Peacock
Submitted on 4/8/2004
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Get yourself a rubber stamp of the basic image you want, practice stamping it on different parts of your body. This should help you make up your mind. I'vehad many tattoo IDEAS and each time I'vetold myself to wait 9 months....and each time iv change my mind...

Answer by LatinaNeNa
Submitted on 4/11/2004
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I absolutely love tattoos and see nothing wrong with them....unless they cause you a health hazard. Some things that can happen is you can get an allergic reaction, the tattoo artist may be horrible (as someone said earlier the cheaper they r the worse the quality) also some places may not be clean so you can get many diseases or infections from the needles. make sure you get something that you know you won't regret when you are older as it will be with you for the rest of your life....unless you get a removal which can cause scarring and make your wallet skinny. hope i helped with your question.

Answer by JAN
Submitted on 4/26/2004
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I LOVE TATTOOS THEY ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD I HAVE TATTOO ON MY HAND ITS" OUT OF LAW' I LOVE THIS SENTENCE YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE TATTOO ON YOUR HAND THEY IS NO VIRUS NOTHING ITS GOOD FOR EVERY BODY

Answer by ladykaty
Submitted on 10/31/2004
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I THINK TATOOS ARE A GREAT WAY TO EXPRESS YOURSELF. BUT LIKE THEY SAY AND WHAT I TELL MY GIRLFRIENDS, REALLY REALLY THINK IT THROUGH FIRST. I GOT BOTH OF MINE AT CERTAIN TIMES IN MY LIFE, THEY ARE BOTH VERY MEANINGFUL, MY LAST ONE WAS 6YRS AGO AND I HAVE YET TO GET ANOTHER IDEA. ABOUT CHEAP TATOOS,, IT DEPENDS ON THE ARTIST, A FRIEND OF MINE WENT TO A WELL KNOWN TATTO ARTIST AND HE DID A CRAPPY JOB! WATCH OUT AND ENJOY YOUR TATTOO!!!

Answer by poneronic
Submitted on 11/27/2004
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I HAVE 4 TATTO AND FEW BODY PIERCING THATS THE WAY I LIKE TO BE DIFFERENT SOME OTHERS HOW ABOUT YOU! MY WIFE HAS NO TATTO AT ALL AND SHE STILL LOVE THE WAY I AM DIFFERRENT

Answer by leon
Submitted on 2/18/2005
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WHEN I SEE A TATTO IN A WOMAN I THINK SHE OPEN HER LEGS FOR 10 DOLLARS IT IS NOT THAT SHE IS A HOOKER IS JUST HOW I PERCIEVE HER

Answer by Florian S.
Submitted on 4/20/2004
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Tattoos are so ugly I hate theam also especially on young woman

Answer by ZAFER
Submitted on 6/8/2004
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AM I A HUMAN?

Answer by bunnie
Submitted on 9/7/2004
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i like tattooz =) woo hoo

Answer by D
Submitted on 10/26/2004
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Disadvantages: If you do like your choice of design, expensive to reverse... Just remember you have to be 100% sure YOU want to get one.... At 32 I decided it was finally time to take the plunge.. I mainly wanted one that symbolized both of my kids.... A butterfuly seemed like the right choice as I see both the butterfly and my children as free spirits. As for them getting one when their older?!?!? Well, when their old enough the decision will have to their's. It is their body after all

Answer by Mary
Submitted on 11/16/2004
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I don't think there's anything wrong with having a tattoo it's your body and you do w/it whatever you want. I myself have a tattoo but I regret putting it on because of personal reason . But having a tattoo is not anybodies business but yours.

Answer by Lespy
Submitted on 1/3/2005
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I do not under stand why anyone would want a permanent tattoo. If you want a tattoo get a temporary one. Like what if you decide you don't like in when you get married or have kids or your 75. Or what if in the near fucher they discover mager health concerns and then if you have children and they want a tattoo but they have found it unhealthy so you don't wont them getting one, but you can't say much because you have one. JUST THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!

Answer by ButterMonkey
Submitted on 2/4/2005
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I have nothing against tattoos but yet I dont have one yet. I plan on getting one as soon as possible though. I havent quite figured out what I wanted just yet but I have my ideas.. And to you guys out there,there is nothing wrong with a girl having a tattoo on their body. It is no different then from a guy having one!!

Answer by gina
Submitted on 3/28/2005
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Hi. I had a tattoo done about 3 weeks ago, lower back two chinese symbols that mean Megan thats my little sisters name, she means the world to me and I will love it forever. I believe having a meaning full tattoo is an even better feeling than just looking for something you like. You'll hopefully never regret it I know I never will!

Answer by sal
Submitted on 4/24/2005
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I am thinking of having one, i love tattoos i dont care what people think, but i do about my health. i dont know about the infections i might get, thats the only reason that is holding me back.

Answer by csieve
Submitted on 6/2/2005
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I can tell you I have a tatoo above my breast, I can not wear shirts that have some slight cleavage showing b/c my tatto will show I think it adds a trashing look to a classy girl. I regret it very much so. I would love to show off and wear cute cloths, to go to dressy fuctions and not show this damn tatto. I cant wait to have the $ to get it removed, I ve had it 5 years now. yuck

Answer by Quest
Submitted on 11/28/2005
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Think VERY carefully about it. This is for life - large tattoo's on women are not good - think about when it will be exposed - e.g. large tattoo's on your back - what about when you go to a formal dance or get married?

Answer by va
Submitted on 1/6/2006
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tattoos are cool dude

Answer by Chasity
Submitted on 1/9/2006
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I think that is up to the person and if your gonna get one make sure you do it in a clean enviroment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by Bradlee
Submitted on 1/14/2006
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Yes... It is your body... Do with it what you like. But I honestly believe that people like to feel attractive. Not trying to put anyone out there who already has one or several down, but tattoos are not in the least bit attractive. People look much better without ink staining their skin for the rest of thier life...

Answer by Gem
Submitted on 1/31/2006
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I think tattoos look sik..i really want one on my back.. but i could never have a tatoo you couldnt hide wiv clothing thats just wrong...

Answer by goldenone
Submitted on 2/28/2006
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will you go to hell if you have a tatoo and ur a vewry religious person. I was told all my life if I get a tattoo i will perish in hell because my body is the temple of god.

Answer by lil
Submitted on 3/4/2006
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there's nothing wrong tattooing a tattoo on your body... just do if you really want to.. cause..it's your own body... you're the one who make decision.. not other people

Answer by Alicia
Submitted on 4/17/2006
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I used to think that I would never get a tattoo, and I'm only 15 years old soon to be 16, but now I am changing my mind,but I'm worried about the health risks involved.

Answer by Ant
Submitted on 6/24/2006
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if you have a tattoo, will future jobs that you are willing to get, in be hard because you have a tattoo?

Answer by SID MOM
Submitted on 8/7/2006
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When we lost our daughter to SIDS, that was the first time we both considered getting one. Only time can heal. We both are still tattoo "less". We couldn't decide what would be appropriate, nothing could ever depict the grief we experienced and would share the rest of our lives (and be within our personal taste). Its now been 5 years and approaching age 40, I am glad we didn't get one, as our sadness has consumed too much of our young lives. Only one tattoo. If I were to decide on one now, it would be to (a) celebrate life, (b) be representative of me & my loved ones and (c)never depict a tragedy.