The pot calling the kettle black...

[DavidCC]

I think the point was, a face full of tatoos indicates some kind of emotional problems.

 

[Kacey]

I think the point was, a face full of tatoos indicates some kind of emotional problems.

Why? I'm being totally serious here - why does a face full of tattoos indicate some kind of emotional problem? I mean, in the case you're talking about, where the individual in question has racist symbols tattooed on himself, I don't necessarily disagree - but I've seen completely tattooed people who considered themselves (and quite rightfully, IMHO) to be works of art - including their faces, and I don't see that as an indicator of "some kind of emotional problems".

And no... before you ask... I don't have any tattoos, although I've been considering it off and on for years, quite likely something to do with TKD.

 

[Kreth]

Why? I'm being totally serious here - why does a face full of tattoos indicate some kind of emotional problem? I mean, in the case you're talking about, where the individual in question has racist symbols tattooed on himself, I don't necessarily disagree - but I've seen completely tattooed people who considered themselves (and quite rightfully, IMHO) to be works of art - including their faces, and I don't see that as an indicator of "some kind of emotional problems".

This is what I was trying to get at. While the theme of the tattoos may be offensive, is that really much different then someone choosing to wear a t-shirt with a racist message?
It's the artwork that's the problem, not the medium.

 

[DavidCC]

Why? I'm being totally serious here - why does a face full of tattoos indicate some kind of emotional problem? I mean, in the case you're talking about, where the individual in question has racist symbols tattooed on himself, I don't necessarily disagree - but I've seen completely tattooed people who considered themselves (and quite rightfully, IMHO) to be works of art - including their faces, and I don't see that as an indicator of "some kind of emotional problems".

And no... before you ask... I don't have any tattoos, although I've been considering it off and on for years, quite likely something to do with TKD.

I have only "anecdotal eveidence", my personal experience with a few individuals who had facial tattoos, and the cases in the media of criminals like this one. I could mutilate my entire body in the most disgusting way and consider my self a work of art, but it doesn't change the fact that I would be a WACKO. (No I don't consider tat's mutiliation!!)

At the very least tattooing your face shows an irrationally strong desire for attention.