Foxhunter wrote:
Whether or not tattoos should have a personal meaning, or should just be pretty art, is, well, personal. I think it's ridiculous to say "You should only get a tattoo if it has personal meaning", and just as ridiculous to say "Tattoos don't have to have meaning, you should get them if you just like the body art."

It's like artwork in your home. Our walls are covered with paintings, antique prints, and photos. Every single one has meaning. They are either painted by someone we know, antique hunting prints, some done by an artist who lived down the road, or photos of us, most horse or dog related. I know many people who buy a piece of art because it's pretty - I would never do that, but there's nothing wrong with it. We just like our art to have meaning. Some just want it to be pretty.


Agreed. For me, I wouldn't get a tattoo unless it had a personal meaning, and it's something I could really see myself having for the rest of my life. It isn't like clothes or hair for me- I can do any shit I want to those, but thing is it's only temporary. I can get new clothes, I can shave off my head if it's damaged beyond repair, get a wig, and wait for it to grow back. Tats are a pain if I change my mind, so for me I'd want to be sure. For others: yeah, I don't care why they decide to get a tattoo (but I do reserve the right to be petty).

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