How about men with tattoos?

There is the "Ladies with tattoos" thread but men with tattoos is a whole different subject. It seems more socially acceptable for men to sport ink and in the case of sailors even expected.
I have four tattoos all of them are special to me and I don't regret any of them. I can't say that I've ever had a negative reaction from a member of the contrary gender and it matters not a whit to me what others think of my tats.

Which of you blokes on here have ink?

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I think tats are a personal choice - like you said it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks, and, I also think that when referring to anyone else's, we should treat them in the same way as any other (permanent) part of their body (in other words be kind with our words - unless you know the person, and even then it would depend on the type of r/ship you have).

Personally I've always wanted one - but am scared of needles

I like them on other people, how much depends on how much it suits my own tastes of course

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I have one ... had it done when i was 15 , out my first ever weeks wages , thought i was a man then ... till i got home to get a clip round the ear of me dad ... i just forget its there now .but like the ladies each to there own .

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My Laird has one, it's a Celtic Band around his Right Arm, the Art Work is Beautiful. He had it done in his Teens, when he was away at College in Aberdeen.

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I'm fairly neutral about tattoos on men. Some are better done and more artistic than others. I'm not too keen on the ones which make an aggressive statement, or where they cover the major part of the body and arms, or if they dominate the face and neck.

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I'm ok about men having tattoos. My only objection is when they have so many they all look jumbled..oh and I don't like them on the neck either.
Especially when they show just above the shirt collar - looks odd with a suit and tie.

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I don't like tattoos on anyone but each to their own. Its a personal choice.

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I have 5 tattoos on my arms. I regret ever having them done.They are all faded now after over 50 years and look awful..
No I would never get them done again but if someone wants to get them its a personal choice,

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I was a blood donor for 30 years plus and the Blood transfusion service were very strictly anti tattoos to the extent that if you had one done, you could no longer be a blood donor. Due to my own health issues, I was compulsorily 'retired' some years ago, but still am not interested in decorating my skin. I have enough surgical scars as it is.

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My view, too, Dog Lover.