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cool, I'm in :cool:

I've been getting pierced from a very young age and plan to get other piercings in the future. I don't really understand the puritanism when it comes to the cross-over between tattooing and piercing. I mean I don't think that tattooers should pierce and that piercers should tattoo because they are both very specialized, attention-demanding, and separate crafts. I guess that I mean that the judgement directed toward piercing from tattoo culture is stupid and hypocritical. Conversely, I think that a lot of the holier-than-thou "contemporary shamanism ideal" that many piercers indulge is also fucking stupid. Live and let live and whatnot. Anyway, I've been getting piercings from the ages of 6-21 and if it weren't for getting pierced, I wouldn't have landed my apprenticeship. Currently I have both nostrils, my septum, conch, both ears at 9/16" and my labret which I don't wear jewelry in anymore due to dental health issues. My goal for my ears is 5/8", I'd like to do my other conch and second lobes, and probably nipples if I can ever get over the horrifying idea of putting a needle through my nipple. Twice. Fuck.

@slayer9019 that is a crazy ass field, many props! For some reason I feel like being heavily tattooed is a totally acceptable thing to be in the security field.

I think it looks great as is. I'm also of the persuasion that when in doubt, add more black.

Rad! Is it time to organize another bay area meetup?

That rules, congratulations! What sort of company is it? Perhaps you could use your own tattoos to set an example for this dude. Like "hey guy, I'm in your boat, here's how to do it right." But yeah congrats, that's really awesome that you are able to be more relaxed with your tattoos in a professional environment.

Dr Well damn, filing that one away in the Santa Claus cabinet

The Japanese make the craziest shit! I'm pretty sure you can buy used panties from vending machines in Japan.

I've never personally had an uncomfortable experience with anyone who has tattooed me, thankfully. I don't know if that's because I've only been tattooed by good folks or if it's just been professional courtesy. I definitely have overheard old coworkers make highly sexually inappropriate comments to customers and it's never been ok in my book. I really can't even imagine thinking it's ok to do anything less than having your clients leave totally stoked on their tattoo. It's really in everyone's best interests because your client will always remember the experience well and you build a loyal clientele through doing right by the people who support you. I do believe that that factor is one of the most important in building a successful career as a tattooer. I can't say that I'm shocked or even surprised that this nonsense happens, but to abuse your upper hand in a power dynamic is straight up predatory.

This has saved me so much grief and frustration. Do it, guys!

Lookin good! Welcome to the forum!

@CultExciter oh thank you, dear :3

Although I did not actually see the image you posted, SeeSea and CultExciter gave intelligent and mature responses. It seems like a shame that you chose to focus on what may or may not have even been a rude response by one poster, which in my opinion wasn't. If you're gonna ask for opinions and critique, you have to take the good with the bad and laugh at yourself a little. Life isn't so serious, and honestly man, it's kind of silly to delete your work just off of that. Take pride in your work, even if it's not the best job. Learn from your mistakes and take feedback gracefully or don't put it out there cause nobody wants to hear "poor me" when you ask for critique, naw mean?

who's got jokes!

:p :cool:

@beez haha! well technically it's a black-shouldered kite so I guess + = ???

I think the hash tag pisses me off the most, not even gonna lie

Miss @beez, you are an inspiration!!

@Dan totally! I used to travel to Maui a lot when I was a kid, I remember seeing the same thing. Super cool! @iowagirl I love her fat tail, it is soft and squishy and excellent.

HULA BUG! She's looking far better than the last time I posted pictures. A lot of her yellow has come in and it appears as though she is a Super-Hypo. Short for super hypomelanistic leopard gecko, meaning that she has none of the spots that standard leos have, save for the tail and a few on the head/face. I'm thinking she also might be a carrot-tail (30% orange tail), cause with each shed a little more orange shows up. Basically she is an adorable tiny dinosaur. :o

I wouldn't really recommend moving here until you already have a job lined up, although it's pretty competitive in that arena as well. Rent is climbing in both SF and the surrounding areas on account of the tech boom. So pretty much, it's definitely possible to make it, but it's probably going to be a hustle.

@Mark Bee haha! shenanigans

Didn't Filip Leu start tattooing at some ridiculously young age, 11 or something? If she did the "Daddy's Little Girl" tattoo in the article, fucking power to her, that thing looks better than most of the tattoos I did during my first two years.

I am pretty sure that what everyone is trying to get across are those points exactly and that they apply to the same people that you are imposing your preferences upon.

Benny Hill dubbed over some kids dancing at a festival. If you can watch this without laughing, then you probably aren't human. Haha