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    Tattoos

    What do you think about tattoos? Would you ever make a tattoo on your forearm? Are there many jobs were you aren't allowed to have tattoos on your forearms?
    I like tattoos but I don't have any tattoos yet.

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    I have tattoos, one on my forearm and two downs both sides of my torso (painfull). All of mine are writing what mean something to me, never had a problem at work but most times i wear a long sleeve shirt.

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    I have tattoos. I have a half sleeve that's gonna turn into a 3/4 sleeve soon. But again, I can't see myself working for someone else in my life, I'm the entrepreneur type so no one can tell me what to do.

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    I've got two but I won't get one on my forearm until I'm set in a career. Don't wanna take the chance of losing a big job over a little tattoo. Although tattoos are becoming more widely accepted.

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    Most jobs accept tattoos more now than they did years ago,I have a tat on my hand and I dont get any problems with this

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    Tats are very addicting. I have several, including my little girl's initials on my right forearm. I think it depends on your career whether or not you should get one there. I'm self employed, but when meeting with a potential client i always cover it up. When they sign the contract i don't mind showing it off and i've never had anyone say anything about them.

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    I have several tattos but mine can all be cover with a reg t shirt. I belive that if you are not sure of your future carrer i would hold off on any visible tats IMO.

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    i got sleeves but nothing i cant cover with a long sleeve shirt. i feel there is a dif between art and trash with tats

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    I've actually had some tats removed (hands) for employment purposes.

    I love tats, but think twice depending on your career, and get them in places that would could be covered in a professional environment.

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    I just saw a commercial yesterday for Tat removal cream. I doubt it works as good as they say but it's worth a try.

    I once told my daughter she should go into Tattoo removal (laser) but I think soon enough they will have something better.

    I should (someone will) invent removable permanent tattoos. They will stay as long as you want them but once you decide you dont want it any more it's easily removed.
    Removable Ink for Permanent Tattoos
    http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/26/n...-be-permanent/

    See someone beat me to it....
    Last edited by lovbyts; 09-19-2010 at 05:21 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lovbyts View Post
    I just saw a commercial yesterday for Tat removal cream. I doubt it works as good as they say but it's worth a try.

    I once told my daughter she should go into Tattoo removal (laser) but I think soon enough they will have something better.

    I should (someone will) invent removable permanent tattoos. They will stay as long as you want them but once you decide you dont want it any more it's easily removed.
    Removable Ink for Permanent Tattoos
    http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/26/n...-be-permanent/

    See someone beat me to it....

    damn, wish I knew about that years ago.

    I didn't get laser, I get them cut out.

    Even saved them for a while in formaldehyde

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    On the back and hidden.

    Visible tattoos would hurt my career....but I do love Tatts

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    aslong as they arent on the head or hands they can be hidden

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    I hope that removable ink doesn't become mainstream.

    I like the idea that you have a tattoo for life and scares the general population away from getting them.

    I also like that they're painful. I believe you have to earn a tattoo.

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    I am in the Army, and they have strict tattoo policies. Basically, you can't get anything drug, gang, or anti-america related, and when wearing my Class A's, none should be able to be seen.

    So, I have 8 tattoos, but the rules I follow are nothing above the collar bone, nothing below the elbows, nothing below the knees. This way, I can even go out for morning PT, wearing my Shorts and T-shirt, and I won't look like I all tattood up, no matter how many i may get.

    I also agree in getting something meaningful. I have certain guidelines about what i get. Everything represents a very real and important chapter of my life, they are all done by the same guy (because he has tattood everyone in my family, so I know he is good, and I can trust his work), and everything I get is black and grey, no color (more of a personal choice, I feel it makes them more apart of me, than something that is used to flash around and look pretty)

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    Good one....

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    I have 2 tattoos, one small one on my chest I got 18 years ago, it's a heart. Up until a couple years ago it was a broken heart. You have no idea how much ***** I got b/c of that tattoo lol

    I got another tattoo about 4 months ago, a phrase that is on my back in between my shoulder blades. It's pretty bad ass in what it says but came out great with the font I wanted it in. Might add more to it's theme in the future on my shoulders or back, not sure yet.

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    im sleeved and still plan for more. i love tattoos and the artwork. only advice i have is find legit artists and be prepared to pay a usually strict hourly. some of the most phenominal artists (nick baxter comes to mind..best ive ever seen...scope his website out) has an hourly of $100/hr. if someone tells u they expect more...show them this guys website and then tell them to get ****ed.

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    I have 3 tattoos. They can all be covered with a t-shirt. There are tattoo policies at my work but they only need to be covered if they offensive.

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    No tattoo yet, however, I am considering getting a half sleeve. I will still be in the thinking process for some time.

    I don't want to be regretting it in about 10 years time.

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    I've got one tattoo..... thinking about adding in some meaningful writing down my tri's - i'm a long way away from that tho.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post
    I've got one tattoo..... thinking about adding in some meaningful writing down my tri's - i'm a long way away from that tho.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life View Post
    Gay, dont do it.
    LMAO guess I wont now..... or maybe I will to throw everyone off.....

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    I have two, one is on the wirst but can be covered by a watch. But honestly, as I'm getting older I actually regret them. Thinking about getting them removed but it's pricey!!

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    have...well..'5' technically but together they make up one BIG one...ive always been obsessed with symmetry so i have a custom tribal design across entire upperback, connected by a custom design around both shoulders to tribal maltese crosses on my upper/outer chest

    DO WANT moar tho >< so addicting...only rule of thumb is i have is they CANNOT be visible unless im shirtless or rockin a wifebeater

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    I just got this one


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    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life View Post
    Gay, dont do it.
    I have a tattoo of something very meaningful down my right tricep...
    So, about that 29.95+s&h?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skyler View Post
    I have a tattoo of something very meaningful down my right tricep...
    So, about that 29.95+s&h?
    If you have a tri tat you get a pre-gay content discount. Now its only 19.95 !

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    Would I be gay if I got Dsm4Life down my right tricep? LOLOL

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