Thenegativeone

Just got my first proper custom tattoo finished, my first one with colour too.

Finally got an appointment with Sneaky Mitch. He's been my great white buffalo (hot tub time machine anyone?) for a while now, especially since he literally works 5 mins from me! Haha. So worth the wait though and he's a top guy.

@sourpussoctopus @Graeme
Ok, I guess my viewpoint is skewed. I'll be honest, I've not really had any exposure to cultural appropriation, it seems to be something that has come to light in the media just recently and to me it seemed a little daft to get all het up because someone wore their hair a certain way or got a certain tattoo.
I guess the fact is I wouldn't care if people started "appropriating" my culture, but possibly due to the fact England has no real cultural identity.
My apologies if I seem insensitive or if I offended anyone

Just got my first proper custom tattoo finished, my first one with colour too.

I don't get offended by people who get viking imagery or symbols, I think it's cool that people think my country's history is cool enough to permanently have under their skin. Just don't be a pussy with a viking tattoo.
Or doesn't that count because vikings were white?
Anyway, I won't get your culture tattooed on me unless I think it's fascinating and cool. Yes, I think your culture has cool elements to it. Be it warrior spirit, honor code or fascinating lore with sick creatures. If I want a warrior that represent the Maori culture (as an example), that would be because I think they have the most badass warrior culture on earth. It's a complement to every single Maori that has ever lived, and not an attempt at stealing, degrading or destroying their culture.

I've never understood the whole "cultural appropriation" thing. I think it just smacks of whinging for the sake of it.
"oh x demographic is taking away our culture by having that hairdo/tattoo/whatever"
Just seems a little childish to me.
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so if I like the style or imagery of a given culture/religion/whatever I don't understand how it can be seen as offensive to have that tattooed on me.
I wouldn't however have a tribal tattoo, as I don't belong to a tribe and I don't think I have the right to wear those markings, in the same way as I wouldn't wear an army uniform. I won't judge others who have tribal e.t.c though as that's their choice not mine.
In short, I think whatever you want is fine unless it's something blatantly intended to be offensive (swastikas e.t.c) but even then, that's their choice, not mine.

Just got my first proper custom tattoo finished, my first one with colour too.

Just got my first proper custom tattoo finished, my first one with colour too.

Just got my first proper custom tattoo finished, my first one with colour too.

Just got my first proper custom tattoo finished, my first one with colour too.

Just got my first proper custom tattoo finished, my first one with colour too.