Kat. I don’t think she’s a skank at all – not that it’d matter…

ArniVidar;74815 wrote:
Why do you have this weird obsession with how girly it will look?

If you want it on you and wear it proud, who gives a rats ass what other people think?

This.

You like it, go for it!

ArniVidar;77022 wrote:
Zorba: No doubt you have had to overcome some major difficulties in your life because of your life choices, but you are projecting your own experience onto others. You are just as bigoted and hateful towards me for wearing a tie to work, as no doubt many people were towards you for wearing a skirt. Just because people are…[Read more]

I have an “issue with this”?

Of course I do – I thought that was the point of the entire conversation! I don’t like suits/ties, or the mentality thereof. Big whoop. I have no problem with anyone who actually WANTS to wear this stuff – my point is only that there are many who are forced to by their circumstance – and that that isn’t right.

The…[Read more]

Grossly uncomfortable=Not at all – it is on me, hot and tight
Look stupid=Not at all – admittedly subjective
Forced on me=Not at all – that’s fine, just don’t force it on others
Makes sense in my climate=Makes no difference – fine
Hazardous=WTH? – do some research
Unhealthy=WTF? – ditto – for instance many doctors no longer wear them for this…[Read more]

Gsouder;76959 wrote:
The suit and tie in western culture is a sign of respect to both the company you work for and the customers that you support. I think you will find that a lot of people put up with or even like wearing a tie for this reason. I respect that you have found another way and that you are ok with yourself but there are a lot of…[Read more]

Other than the fact that they’re grossly uncomfortable, look stupid, are forced on millions of unwilling men worldwide whether or not it makes sense in their local climate (usually NOT), thus causing an enormous worldwide waste of energy keeping buildings cool enough for overheated men to avoid passing out, being hazardous and unhealthy to wear…[Read more]

Gsouder;76944 wrote:
Just like suits and ties probably won’t go anywhere for a while…

I think you speak truth. The first thing that needs to happen for tattoo acceptance to go anywhere is to do away with suits and ties…

I really should have pointed out earlier that I have the long, drawn out, blow-by-blow account of my tattoo experience in an article about halfway down the page you get when you click the “Articles” button – or use this direct link:

http://www.doubleveil.net/tattoo.htm

She’s trying to raise seed money for the project here:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/StoppedMotion/tribal-markings

ChaosDani;76748 wrote:
I’d love to see some video if you have it!

Its there – look in the galleries menu. Most of it is pretty old now – and this reminds me that I need to rip my latest off of DVD and post it…

BTW, have you heard about the gal (in Seattle? if I remember correctly) who is doing a rather ambitious book on tattooed Belly Dancers?

Gsouder;76742 wrote:
Wow, just wow. I looked through the link in your sig and wow, This doesn’t happen often, but I’m speechless. other than, wow.

Thanx for your kind words – your ink is REALLY something special too – exquisite shading!

Aahzz;76743 wrote:
Hello! I dig your site – seems like you know exactly who you are.

Here’s someone who GETS IT!

The ancient Delphic commandment: “Know Thyself”.

I try, I try…

I like the symbolism in your piece!

PandorasJar;76737 wrote:
You’ve said in your post that it means something to you and then said you want it covered because of peoples comments.
If your tattoo has meaning and you like it, it shouldn’t make an odds what anyone else thinks.
Mine may not be the best pieces in the world, but they all hold meaning for me and I’m wouldn’t dream of…[Read more]

I’m a male, I’m even straight, and I too have a “Tramp Stamp”. Wear it with pride!