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That attitude is the crux of this post. Why are so many people vehemently against it. I feel like people with tattoos acting like questions are stupid and acting like it's such a major inconvenience says more about them than the people who are curious about their tattoos.
As long as you don't touch me and aren't an asshole that tells me I am going to regret it I don't care. 
I get complimented, say thank you and answer questions (usually who I went to/how long it took etc)... I do find it rude when people ask me how much it cost but I just tell them because it took six months (sleeve) I don't remember the total cost. Not gonna be a jerk to them, they don't mean to be rude. >


I do find it rude when people ask me how much it cost

Why? >

I just think asking strangers what they paid for something is rude unless they offer it up themselves. Friends/family I don't mind knowing. >

Oh, you mean strangers haha
Mom told me to never speak to them xD >

I've never had anyone get mad when I complimented or inquired about their tattoos.I've only received happy responses. >

you may not be a creepy dude then lol >

judging from your post history, i’m gonna guess you thought it would be cute to pester a girl about her tattoos and she didn’t reply to you in the way you thought she “should” and now you’re upset. >

OP’s entire post history is about how women won’t fuck him lol >

how can one post so many times about the same thing after getting no responses or their post is removed omg >

I don't mind questions about them, what I mind is mfs touching me. >

Well yeah. No one should be touching anyone without consent >

I demand YOU tell ME why YOU put that on YOUR body! 
I hAvE a RiGhT tO kNoW! >

There’s a BIG difference between asking “Hey, did you happen to get your tattoos around here?” And “What’s that supposed be? Why’d you get that?” 
I’m heavily tattooed and have no problem telling people what artists I got tattooed by. Hell, I’ll whip out Instagram. I don’t want to tell you why I chose what I did, or what they mean. If asked, I usually lie and say “No reason. They don’t mean anything.” Because, ultimately, in the grand scheme of things, they don’t matter. >

Never had this response. Maybe it's you. >

I have one tattoo.  There is a personal reason for the design.  I don't want to spill part of my life story to people I don't know well, barely know, or don't know at all.  So if I decline to explain why I got that particular tattoo, or why I got one at all, it's not out of pretentiousness or combativeness. >

It depends on how you respond, and where it’s placed. It’s your decision if you want to share the story, but if it’s in your face or somewhere very visible a question is expected. >

Why is, or should that be, expected? That it’s visible doesn’t mean it’s your business to ask about it. >

Because it naturally draws attention. When something grabs your attention you ask questions.
Expect it and don’t be an ass just for someone being curious. If you don’t want to answer just say that.
For every person that doesn’t want to talk about their tattoos there are 5 more that don’t mind. If I’m curious I’m going to ask, and I can’t tell if you’re one of the ones that are going to get an attitude about it >

No, you don’t. Unless you have the self-control of a brain-damaged infant. Functional adults have the ability to restrain themselves from asking nosy and intrusive questions. >

Except it’s not nosy or intrusive. 
If you don’t want to entertain the question respectfully decline, it’s not that hard. And the other person should respectfully abide your wishes.
Id argue people like you are the ones with infantile brains. It’s human nature to be sociable and ask questions. With more vocal introverts its increasingly worrying how many people truly believe simple conversation is SUCH a inconvenience and insult to bring on someone /sarcasm >

Minding your own business isn’t hard either, yet apparently you can’t manage that. That certainly isn’t deserving of any respectful response. >

Bro if you’re having a conversation with someone (not randomly approaching) it’s not disrespectful to ask about someone’s visible tattoos.
You must be insufferable to have around >

Alright, here's a thought I had:
If you asked me about my tattoos and I responded by sitting you down for 45 minutes to go over the "meanings," placements, artists, colour choices, art modification, and life story... would that be better?? 
I would rather eat glass than have a stranger go off about every tattoo they had and why. Truth be told, I don't care and would rather avoid hearing a strangers life story, but is that what yall are honestly looking for? >

I know ppl are going to be curious but I’ve had ppl literally stop in their tracks and stare at my tattoos before. Like they do double takes. My tattoos are not weird or vulgar. Asking where I got them done, how much it hurt, whatever is fine. But staring at me like I’m in a zoo is uncalled for. >


Honestly, this resistance to explain or talk about tattoos just screams pretentious 

Just because people happen to have tattoos doesn't automatically mean it's their job to entertain you and your stupid questions nor is it in an invitation to talk to them in general