Why do you get mad when people say they dislike tattoos?

Question

When I respond to a post that involves a picture of a girl with tattoos, I usually say "I have never seen a girl who became more attractive because she got a tattoo." (And I've never seen a guy who became more handsome because he got a tattoo.) Almost every time I do that, someone else replies and tells me that I am stupid and have no right to hold such an opinion. Why? . . . Why do you get angry when someone says they don't like your tattoos?

musicbrain5 · Accepted Answer

I voted F, but I DON’T have any tattoos. The option just fits my general attitude about what people think about my overall appearance - since this really boils down to outward appearance to the public. It’s just the only option that fits for me. I learned a long time ago to not get mad or upset about what people think about the way I look, for example - the fact that I don’t like wearing makeup even though this seems to be something generally expected of women.

It’s extremely important to know that not everyone is going to like your appearance or the way you present yourself. It doesn’t matter how old you are, your profession, your standing in the community, your fashion sense, whether or not you have tattoos, piercings outside of the ears, or if you colour your hair, etc. There will always be someone who has a problem with one or more of those things. How you handle the criticism is what is important.

My husband has a fair amount of tattoos, mostly on his arms, a couple on his legs and back. None of them are inappropriate, offensive, or sexual. They have never presented any issues for him in his professional life (he’s a teacher), but they can all be covered easily with clothing - and have been - and no one would be the wiser. He also understands that there are sometimes situations where his tattoos could potentially reflect negatively on him, so he just wears long sleeves and long pants. Like when he first met my family, even though my brother also has some tattoos and had them on full display during that meeting 😆

I can’t say that they make him more or less attractive to me, since “attractiveness” runs so much deeper than outward appearances. Certain locations of tattoos can make someone much less attractive however - neck and face mostly, also the hands.

Pinay_ako · Accepted Answer

I have tattoos on my back. Who gaf what others think? Your skin, your business. They can get butt hurt about it, not your problem 😂

D_Bone_Steak · Accepted Answer

Tattoos have been hijacked by woke and/or attention seekers... the kind you'll see posting pictures of themselves all over social media. From what I remember is the reason women find it attractive on men (supposedly), is because it's akin to having a bunch of battle scars... and scars (supposedly) are really attractive to chicks. I cannot confirm or deny any of that because I'm not able to tell you or have any idea of what actually looks good on a guy, unless it's knives, machine guns, or lasers shooting all over the place... Yeah to me The Predator is probably what chicks find attractive, but maybe I shouldn't put that I'm a predator on my dating profile... or should I?

Anyways, we live in clown world... Honk Honk!

hahahmm · Accepted Answer

Fugly people tend not to want to be called fugly. It is what it is.

melanieeeB · Answer

I do like tattoos and I don't mind if others dislike it.  The only time I got mad, was when my ex stepfather not just said he disliked mine but insulted me as stupid and mentally ill for having one

misfittoy · Answer

the female in that picture has some beautiful intricate work on her, thats total art. it doesn't bother me either way. i draw up my own stuff its my own personal reason why i have what i have so their opinion is null and void, even though my work has changed a lot of peoples minds in healthcare about tattoos. the only thing that bothers me is when someone says why would you alter your body with ink? um piercing of the ears, dying hair, botox, lip injections, boob implants all alters a persons look

SaoirseS · Answer

I'm with you. I dislike tattoos and never saw one that made anyone look more attractive or appealing.

I ignore people's tattoos; if they want to get them, it's their choice. But if someone asks me what I think of their tattoos, stand by for an honest reply. And if they get mad over it, that's fine with me.

The upside of tattoos is it sometimes makes positively identifying remains easier, like if someone gets hit by a car on a highway and gets dragged 1/4 of a mile and is mangled beyond recognition tattoos might be helpful. I once reunited a severed arm with the right torso after a disaster because of a Tasmanian Devil cartoon character on the guy's forearm.

Apple1996 · Answer

I just think it's unnecessary for people that don't like tattoos to even comment on someone's body that has tattoos. Like keep your hate to yourself.

Like saying "She was probably very pretty before this happened" on the pic there is really bullying/body shaming. So I guess I get mad cuz there is never a reason to bully or body shame others...

Finchie40 · Answer

Because people are judge mental and insecure about themselves and others and like to rain on other people’s parade , whether you like or dislike something there will always be an opposite , everyone has a right to their own opinion, so if someone doesn’t like your opinion , fuck them , that’s their opinion and they shouldn’t mean shit to you , they are no one , so , shrug it off and just say that’s cool and leave it at that , The proper thing for people to do if they don’t agree with something is just keep it to themselves but most people can’t do that and that’s fine if you want to voice your opinion but most the time it’s just a waste of time and energy , The only real time I will give someone my opinion on things is when they ask me but if I do voice my opinion it’s because I feel like venting or just starting up a conversation or letting someone know what I experienced etc. If they want to listen listed if not so be it

Pyrofox · Answer

For me I kinda get erked when people get tattoos just for the sake of it. If your gonna do "art" then make sure its something that actually means something to you. Plus its disrespectful to the cultures that use tattoo's as a way of passage. Plus they are for the most part permament in general unless you want to go through the painful process of getting the ink removed/faded.

But there is also the stance in Japan that tattoo's are affiliated with the Yakuza which a lot of people fear. Particularly the onsen hot spring locations.

NathanDavis · Answer

I never get mad when people say they don't like tattoos...

I just find it funny when the same people not only say they dislike tattoos, but they else go on to assume a lot of bad and WRONG things about tattoos and people with tattoos, and then more or less, they go on with a long list of prejudice and ignorance

but even when they do all that, I still don't get mad nor offended, I just find it a bit funny about how ignorant and bitter these people can be that they feel such an strong urge and need to become so negative about other people's choices

with that being said... I do like tattoos myself, just not all of them, definitely not all of them lmao... so I will criticize them myself sometimes I do not happen to like them, but just when I am asked about it and only from the artistic point of view... never from an ignorant and prejudiced point of view

Agape93 · Answer

I don't, you like what you like and don't like what you don't, and thats fully ok

For me I find a blank body to be nice but boring. Every body is a temple and every good temple has art on it. To me it helps tell me how you are, what you like and how you see yourself.

Moose304 · Answer

About 15 years ago I went out on a date with a lady who had several visible tats. As soon as I saw them I made a mental note to lose her contact information. A while afterward a common friend told me she was wondering why I did not call her. I simply said I don't date females with visible tats. I caught a lot of flak for that. Tats are one of the three things that are instant turn-offs to me. Smoking and bad personal hygiene are the other two. I can think of a million things that satisfy me better than kissing an ashtray!

JustinTheGreat · Answer

I wouldn’t say I get ‘angry’ but I don’t like when people make comments on someone’s tattoos/piercings if they didn’t ask your opinion on them.
If the question literally was “does my tattoos make me more attractive” then you have the right to comment your opinion on them.

but sometimes I’ll see someone post a question like “do you like my dress” and people will say “it would look better on someone without tattoos” or something. Or people will go as far to say they are disgusting.
You have a right not to like tattoos, but people also have the right to enjoy them as well 🤷‍♂️

Wraith_Cemetery · Answer

Because it's a trend to have tattoos now and basically everyone has one. Because of that, people will defend it and think you're weird disliking it. People are zombies and will do whatever anyone else is doing.

I can't stand yoga pants, crop tops, and puffer coats but they're "in" among girls right now so they'll get mad when I think what they wear is dreadful.

Anonymous · Answer

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:

Women get tattoos to obtain tattooed men. Tattooed Badass Hot Men

Men who appear tough and scary are the most wanted. Most desirable.

They look Fun, Entertainging, Carefree, Fearless, Wild, And so on.

A woman who gets tattoos is not trying to attract Henry the Scrawny Nerdy Christian Geek

🤦🏻‍♀️🖕🏼

Massageman · Answer

Anyone can have any opinion they want, so they are wrong in trying to sway you from yours. You don't put your choice onto others, and they shouldn't put their's onto you. I've seen some tattoos that were very nice, strictly from an artistic/craftsmanship viewpoint. (Having a degree in Communications and Graphic Arts), I can appreciate the skill required to create a unique tattooed design. Like you though, I just don't see why people will run full-tilt to the tattoo bar to get covered in pictures, and "demand" that you like the ink. You can respect their choice to mutilate their bodies, and they should respect your choice NOT to.

Msputiton · Answer

I like tattoos and have a few myself.

I do not care if someone dislikes them people can have their own opinions.

The way you phrased seems perfectly fine.

But you have the usual people on here that can't speak without being rude to everyone because they think it makes them look cool.

Daniela1982 · Answer

I have no problem with a few tattoos, but when they have 80% of their skin covered in ink, well that is another matter. There are tons of people who would love to have the beautiful, undamaged, and clear skin these people cover up with ink.

PetiteBabe64 · Answer

Cause Your an Idiot for saying that stuff Just kidding People are Emotional 😭 creatures and If something Falls into the Logic category Then Peoples brain turns To grey Nasty Slimy goup And they become Irrational and The idea of Getting in trouble goes right over there head because there immune to getting in trouble when they’re pissy Because they are a know it all

AddylynnNightingale · Answer

Only when they don't like the person as a person because they don't have tattoos. It's okay to not be attracted to tattoos when you're looking to date, but if the person is nice why not give them a chance?

Anonymous · Answer

My answer is that many guys don't like them. Women are picky and and this decreases their ability to be the ones with lof lots guys to choose from as many guys will filter these women out (and It's not like it's easy to undo.) Does a High-Quality Guy want to settle down with a woman with tattoos when he has a lot to choose from and a lot to lose in the Legal System that is in favor of the women in the Western World? No, they want a quick way to filter out the women with Red Flags when theirs lots of options because that's how the brain works! When women with lots of tattoos appear guys think (but of course don't say) Mental Illness, Drug Use, STDs... and Slut. Sure many will sleep with women like this, but they're not going to be interested in something Long-Term. Some tattoos are attractive in my opinion but don't do it like women who's been stamped erratically by a bunch of guys in a Gang Bang. I wish them well, but not the best. That's for me.

KelleyNice · Answer

I'm not going to get any tattoos unless they are temporary for a costume party or Halloween or something similar. Certainly people have the right to get one or more tattoos. I realize there are many exceptions. However, it appears to me that generally that smart and classy people don't or are less likely to have any tattoos.

MCheetah · Answer

I don't like 90-95% of tattoos. I think they usually look trashy and are the signs of an unoriginal, cliché person. Most people don't need to draw a picture or "cheat" in order to express any personality traits they have. I mean, I would date a girl with tattoos and have before (one girl had 10-15 tattoos; from a rose bush and butterflies on her belly, to a fairy on her arm), but I agree with you in that they only make a woman look LESS attractive, not more.

Heolurt · Answer

I have tattoos and when people say negative things about tattoos or mine, I just accept their opinions and tell them I enjoy my tattoos and I enjoy getting them and as such my body and what I do with it is none of their concern and their opinions are nothing to me.

ClitLicker420 · Answer

Tattoos on the body are classless. I mean it's like an artist. An artist will never paint over the work of himself or another artist. The delusional that get tattoos feel that that shit is art and that their body is a canvas. I feel that the female body is art and its natural form. And I feel why would you put art on top of Art. I have noticed the influx also of people getting tattoos especially women and I find it disgusting, especially on legs as I being a leg man, I always say to myself when I see that that she has great legs gone bad. I do feel that I'm one of the only few people left that do not have them. And I never care about expressing my thoughts or opinion. And if anybody tells you that you should not have that thought of her or opinion, just tell them that they shouldn't be breathing the air that they breathe. Because you do have a right to have that opinion

EmbraceThePain · Answer

They probably think you're living in the past and should see tattoos for the art and beauty that they are and how attractive it can make people. Some people like to passionately disagree with others for a variety of reasons.

lightbulb27 · Answer

Because they experience pain from your words... amazing how that works. What you say doesn't align with what they believe and feel. If they really believed it, it wouldn't hurt and they wouldn't get angry. Under all that, I suspect, is sadness and despair.

The "devil "has always been a liar and deceiver... by definition. That energy lives in the heart.

NotTacocaT6969 · Answer

For the same reason you’d get upset if a woman said your clothes make you look like a homeless drug addict.

Did you buy those clothes to please a stranger?

No, you bought them for yourself.

Just like other people don’t get tattoos to look appealing to you.

But you open your mouth about it anyway as if anybody should give a fuck what you think about something they did for themself.

Perspective.

whereismyjohnny · Answer

I don’t get mad when people say that they don’t like tattoos because we are all different and like different things, but it annoys me when people are rude about it - calling them disgusting or insulting people who have them/being judgmental.

my_name_is__ · Answer

Of course it's okay when you dislike tattoos. You just shouldn't comment on every post of a person with tattoos that you think it doesn't look good when nobody asked for your opinion.

TrueConfection · Answer

G. I don't like tattoos. I don't dislike people for having tattoos, but the ink is just not for me.

dustybiker · Answer

I don’t get angry myself. Judging someone superficially is only showing your own insecurities.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

I don't, cuz I'm more that person... Not so much dislike as don't understand why people feel the need to mark up their beautiful skin or beautiful physique with tattoos🤷🏼‍♀️ just yet another time "less is more" applies...

acooke-13 · Answer

You're entitled to your opinion, but it's very unnecessary to tell them. It's like them saying to you if you have brown hair, "I don't like brown hair, it's not attractive", you'd be confused and probably angry at them telling you that when they didn't need to.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

Now days some has the feel to share their unpleasant opinions because hey, it is what it's 🤷‍♂️. I am bearded and got to hear some opinions and comments that absolutely no one, not a single soul ever asked nor cared about what they think about my beard but they feel that havey weight is off their chest finally. I reached the point where i literally have zero fucks to give about what people think at all, i can get curious, but i really don't care.

Avatar74 · Answer

I don't like tattoos myself I was well into the rock music image when I was younger, I had the Long hair and a earring and the clothing but never ever considered a tattoo.

I especially Don't like women to have tattoos, unless they are discreet I may overlook that.

AsaKyo · Answer

I personally don't like tattoos and wouldn't get any, but I'm not gonna put people down for having them

Guy13 · Answer

Because there’s no turning back and she’s always going to be trashy with a pretty Bobble head…

BlueScorpio · Answer

Because they feel offended, probably cause they like tattoos or have bunch themselves and feel rejected when someone says they dislike tattoos. People dont always like hearing others not share the same interests or likes as them so thry get defensive. The girl in the picture is pretty but I feel like the chest tattoo is too much and distracting. I have one tattoo myself on my right arm but I don't like a whole bunch either.

makarinooo · Answer

I don't like tattoo because it is a big sin

turk55 · Answer

I dont like tattoos. But But anyone's private life is none of my business.

Brandi555 · Answer

I personally think tattoos are cool but there’s a limit. I don’t find face or neck tattoos attractive. No offense to those that have them, it’s just my opinion.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Because you are saying out loud what the little voice in the back of their head has been telling them.

Summeroflove · Answer

It really does depend on what they are. If it was a uncalled for comment then that is rude. But some people are attracted to different things

soulbabe · Answer

I don't have any tattoos but I have seen people who had a tattoo and it has made me more attracted to them depending on what and ware it is but I don't really care if others dislike them.

DJB72 · Answer

I know a few people with tattoos. Generally it seems like a way to hide when people completely cover their body with ink. It stops being an expression of individuality when everyone has them.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

I'll be honest that none of these options apply to me. I do feel they don't make someone more attractive but I also think tattoos can't make less attractive.

BJP21 · Answer

People forget self artistic expression can be sexy. Personally for me I do find them beautiful as the Girl (In this case) wears it. It doesn't change who they are. If your single, available, compatible, and you're tattooed. Ill meet you for a date.

DubiousIntentions · Answer

She looked pretty until she scarred her skin with tattoos.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't mind tattoos and think women can look extremely attractive with them...  But you are entitled to your opinion.

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

Neither. I don’t do tattoos, as it’s against the Bible and the Sunnah (but not really a big sin, as I’m a Qur’ānist), and respect others’ tattoos or opinions on them.

Anonymous · Answer

I don’t. I admire tattoos on other people even if I don’t like them I don’t tell that person since they obviously like them. But I don’t like them for myself.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Anybody who doesn't like tattoos is an old dinosaur.

Googlemyahoo · Answer

I think all the young people getting them in 20s are unaware by the time they’re 40 they’ll be ugly faded blue blotches all over their skin.

worldscolide · Answer

I don't.. And for me with tattoos, less is more. I personally have 4... When dating if she had more than that I was not interested.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

While I don't agree with the vote choices as I don't have any, I must say that I do like seeing some that explain a time or a situation or just some kick ass ink!

notwoke · Answer

because the left has been plying the participation trophy culture for too long. Tolerance is overdone too. If I like to eat old toenails, is everyone going to be forced to have to celebrate it?

ArrowheadSW · Answer

Tattoos tend to not look so good as years go on. And it is a long and expensive process to have them removed later if the person who has them wants to do that. So I understand where your opinion is coming from.

SnowedIn · Answer

I really like your question. The real crux of this, I think, is not about tattoos it's about how people respond to answers. Like, if you ask a question, be prepared for the whole range of answers. And some of those answers may not be ones you like.

bolverk · Answer

I don't like tattoos because I've had to deal with too many that have gone 'wrong'.

TroyDT2 · Answer

I don't. I will not get tattoos, but people should do what they want.

abc--123 · Answer

People without tattoos are way too quick to say they don't like tattoos. You never get tattooed people sating they don't like bare skin

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Because “dIScriMInAaT! oN”. Relatively soon people are gonna start saying “don’t discriminate demons, they have feelwings tOoO”

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