Comments on: Too Many Tattoos for Caribbean Women?

By: nieve

nieve — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:48:17 +0000

here we go again. people are there not more important things to address in the world such as Darfur for example? I beleieve Jesus said something to the effect of” let the man with no sins cast the first stone.” there are more important things going on to be writing once again about tattoos. i think it’s being judgemental to automatically think that caribbean women do not have minds of their own. everyone make their own decisions and have to live with it for the rest of their lives. i have tattoos, and as a matter of fact it takes me several years to get some of them. every tattoo has it’s own meaning and is placed where i wanted it to be placed. if you (term being used generally) decide to look at me and jump to your (term being used generally) own judgmental assumptions without asking a question well by all means that is your (term being used generally) problem. as far as i see only God can judge and you (term being used generally) are no better than i am. every tattoo that i have all i dont know 17 of them, SORRY I LOST COUNT, have their own story behind them. they all have a purpose. most people get tattoos for specific reasons whether it’s the death of a loved one, right of passage for whatever in their life or whatever PERSONAL reason that they have that led them to make such a decision.

By: mei mei

mei mei — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:20:12 +0000

i have three tattoos and i choose to get them cus they mean something to me the also say wat personality i have .i made a choice to get my tats cus i know i can live with it and am comfortable with my self .most of the time i don’t even remember i have tats unless if some one comes and ask about them .

By: yaashanti

yaashanti — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:38:59 +0000

domincia has so much ecconmical matters that have to be dealt with, along with the extreme lack of customer service ( staff to customer), some of our so called proffesional companies needs to address( they have no manners), is tatoo that we are making a point of conversation.

Each to their own whereever they put a tatoo, is they that to live with it, no one else.
Lady you may have raised a point, and of course i mean no dis respect, but i believe we have lots more important issues, that could be discussed.

By: Karima

Karima — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:30:01 +0000

Tattoos. what a controversial subject!
I believe an adult should be able to do whatever they want to themselves, but all these under aged people getting tattoos when tattoos are permanent is really a problem. But in Dominica underaged…. EVERYTHING is a problem.
I don’t know, I ask myself if I would ever get a tattoo and the answer is maybe. Even though it’s against my religious beliefs.
I agree with the point that it should be something significant and special for that person.. not just because of some trend…
But I also think that as tattoos are becoming so popular the same stigma they presented before has also changed. Maybe not with older generations but definitely with the youth.
Tattoos are now considered more a form of beautification for some, just like with piercings. And to each their own. I mean a baby girl has her ears pierced before she can talk.. did anyone ask her if she wanted that done..?
If we’re going to talk about religious views, and what is considered right and wrong that’s another story. And people are going to make their decisions according to their beliefs and desires.
I know that when I see someone with a tattoo my opinion of them isn’t based on that…if I see someone who has tattoos all over their body…. like everywhere, it does make me pause and wonder why, but not necessarily in a negative light. it’s just intriguing. BUT I will also admit when I saw The Game with a huge star on his face I was like.. what was he thinking.. he’ll be 80 years old one day with no teeth, wrinkled skin and that thing still there.
but again…I try not to be judgemental when it comes to people. I do think a lot of people are getting tattoos just because it’s a popular thing to do, without thinking it threw. they’re sheep. but there are others who are making a conscious choice and their tattoos really mean a lot to them. They may regret it later, they may not. But that’s life.. experiencing things and doing things that help us develop and grow.
My philosophy? do what makes you happy and be ready to live with the consequences of it, whether it be in life or judgement day.

By: avril

avril — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:40:42 +0000

woosh, i have two personal responses, important are we? and to boot another one directly to my personal email from the editor who loved my comments and wants me to keep them coming! I got my gold star! Go tattoos and chicken george, broken texts and PhD’s, MBA’s and fig trees too!! is that fruit fig or green banana “fig”?:) now I understand what poor Skerrit has to deal with… we just never know when and how to let go, it’s the village in all of us - whether it is good or bad. urghhhh

By: avril

avril — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:21:30 +0000

you want a gold medal then? urgh, thanks for the personal response mr mba blah blah.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:48:59 +0000

Avril, I have degrees in physics, and math and an MBA. Chris knows me and will vouch for me being anything but stupid. Also, I don’t debate by name-calling.

And I write clearly.

Succinctly too.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:14:08 +0000

I could go either way on this issue. I believe that people should express themselves in whatever way they feel comfortable. But I also agree that there are limits. But the bottom line is, is it hurting anyone? How is it realisticly affecting other people?

By: Veselo

Veselo — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:11:32 +0000

Avril, you comment is interesting to read, but most of people will not bother themself to read long unbroken text or lot comments together :)))) a psychological factor.

By: melissa

melissa — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:07:43 +0000

like with anything else, people will always find something to say about an issue. the same goes for tatoos…whetther it is understood, misunderstood, semi-understood or whatever…people are going to talk. i believe if someone strongly feels that a tatoo is a form of art that will adequately express or solidify a point to be made then go for it. people WILL give their feedback regardless if they like it or not, or whether you asked for it or not. in the end, it’s all about pleasing yourself and doing what makes you happy (within the confines of legal, personal and spiritual boundaries). aesthetic value is always in the eye of the beholder…so everyone will never be pleased by the sight of a tatoo!
very well written article; concise, balanced and thorough ms edwards!