The LST Tattoo Advice Commandments:

[Hogrider]

I love me some Daisy Dukes as much as any self-respecting 90's bodybuilder , it was a Bubbleberry reference ha .

There is not enough porn on the internet to get that image out of my head! :-)

[MadeIndelible]

Thou shalt respect those who came before you.

Thou shalt not be a hipster.

[reverend1]

Thou shalt not be a hipster.

This should be in bold neon italics.

[MGblues]

11. Thou shalt not EVER get tattooed by a friend of a friend in his kitchen, motel room, truckstop, etc. Use ONLY reputable tattooers working in actual shops.

My first tattoo was done in a biker bar in Waynesville N.C.. However since it was 1985 and the tattooer was legit I'm not sure if I broke a commandment.

[else]

my first tattoo was done by a friend of a friend, in my kitchen, in exchange for a bottle of whiskey...

That's a lot of commandments broken in one tattoo. (I still like the tattoo though thankfully - AND I didn't have to put out!)

[gougetheeyes]

Thou shalt not receive the holding of hands, especially in regards to queries relating to: how to go about getting tattooed, how to contact a tattooer, how your new tattoo looks, how your imaginary tattoo looks photoshopped on a stock photo of an arm with that tattoo, and thou certainly shalt not receive a single response when thinking, maybe, out loud on the Internet about possibly -- one day -- starting on your imagined quarter-length sleeve (outside of arm only) and inquiring about the pros and cons.

Thou shalt be shown the proverbial door and given the holy hand grenade.

[Graeme]

Thou shalt not revive the thread about tattooers with little to no tattoos thread because it is FACT that tattooers are required to be tattooed and your opinion will not change this.

[Shaun1105]

Thou shalt not let thy friend get a shitty tattoo.

Corollary: everyone on LST is your friend.

[else]

Thou shalt not let thy friend get a shitty tattoo.

Corollary: everyone on LST is your friend.

This might be my favorite one so far :)

[Delicious]

Thou shalt post thine tattoos so we may gawk in appreciation and envy

[MadeIndelible]

Thou shalt not mention that you want to be a tattooer when thou hast no tattoos.

[Brock Varty]

Thou shalt shut the fuck up and listen to good advice.

Thou shalt not keep blabbing and ignore good advice.

Thou shalt lurk long enough to understand good advice.

[cltattooing]

Thou shalt tip your artist on a job well done!

[Damo]

Thou shalt not tattoo elephant face and trunk on/around your genitals unless thine wife is cool with being penetrated by said elephants trunk

[polliwog]

If I may throw in my 2 cents as a newbie:

If thou art new to tattoos and tattooing, thou shalt read this forum prior to joining so that thou hast a basic understanding of what it stands for.

Thou shalt back down and reconsider thy position when contradicted by a forum member with greater knowledge and experience.

Thou shalt be willing to learn.

[Fala]

Thou shalt not argue that thou's drawing on a piece of paper makes for a better tattoo than a (LST recommended) tattoo artist's rendition of the tattoo, especially when thou hath no tattoos.

[Kimmie]

If I may throw in my 2 cents as a newbie:

If thou art new to tattoos and tattooing, thou shalt read this forum prior to joining so that thou hast a basic understanding of what it stands for.

Thou shalt back down and reconsider thy position when contradicted by a forum member with greater knowledge and experience.

Thou shalt be willing to learn.

If I may add,

Thou shalt not ask a question if thou only want confirmation of thy opinion.

[Gingerninja]

Because this thread needs to be bumped.

On ‎2‎/‎1‎/‎2013 at 2:23 PM, Brock Varty said:

Thou shalt shut the F*** up and listen to good advice.

Thou shalt not keep blabbing and ignore good advice.

Thou shalt lurk long enough to understand good advice.

If thy hate thy first tattoo, thou shall not freak out.

Thou shall wait at least three months before making any decisions on cover-ups, laser or additional tattoos.

[Devious6]

Thou shalt not offer advice to people about getting tattoos or aftercare unless thou haveth at least one of your own.

 

[oboogie]

20 minutes ago, Devious6 said:

Thou shalt not offer advice to people about getting tattoos or aftercare unless thou haveth at least one of your own.

 

THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS.

Thou shall not refer people to Tattoodo constantly because it sucks as a resource.

 

[Dan]

thou shall not be a dick.

[Gingerninja]

Thou shalt not give advice on tattoos when ye have none.

[bongsau]

Thou shalt not take ye self so seriously, they are just F***ing tattoos, maan.

[JazzyMac]

Thou shalt not give advice on tattoos if thou is constantly getting "tattoo divorces" .

(Tattoo laser removal)

[Kumoku]

Sound advice all people gotta follow