Elision

Our office just instated a new "work from home" policy where we get one a day a month to work from home (big whoop... lol) BUT now I don't need to take a day off the day after a tattoo... I can just hobble around my house instead :) ...and save vacation days for something better HA

Even if someone deletes your post, this is the internet and you will more than likely will always be able to backtrack what it is you said or done.
You know, the whole be careful kids the internet is a scary place thing.

I don't really understand this line of argument. Words bother some people. You are free to choose to use them, sure, but what is the point of stubbornly insisting on using words that bother other people when there are plenty of other functional words that don't?
I mean, I guess I would understand it more if it was cussing and you were trying to make a point, maybe, by messing with people's conservative something-or-other. But this is just...words for tattoos. Choosing the ones that bug people when there are other ones that get the job done isn't shocking or subversive, it's just kinda...weirdly obstinate. Like...you're choosing words that the community hates, for ...no reason with associated value, other than just doing it because you want to, in spite of knowing that it bugs people. I don't think that rings resoundingly with respecting said community.
WTF do I know, though. I'm a newbie and should probably shut my cakehole.

I don't think anyone is offended by particular words being used to describe anything, rather the disrespect it shows to the history and seriousness of the craft of tattooing. Certain words are a habit, and make you sound like you're either trying too hard to sound cool or are ignorant to the correct terms? Sounds like an easy habit to break, to me. How many people call spaghetti "pa-sketti" after they're 7? Unless they have an actual impediment, not many, because someone teaches them the correct words.
Also, any responsible tattooer will tell people what tattoos not to get all the time, and try to guide people out of other ones if they're open to suggestion.
EDIT: Can we start a new slang term to supplant "ink" or "getting inked"? Like, "pigmented" or something along those lines? I think adding a few syllables will make people realize how silly it sounds. "How long you been slinging pigment?" "Pigment my whole body up." I think it can work.

I have the same thing happen to me, still, with a 2+ year old tattoo. Changes in weather (specifically increased humidity), sweating/heat, all that good stuff. Usually goes away. I've asked others about this too - they have similar things happen. If it doesn't bother you (hurt, etc) then I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Hi everyone, introduction time!
My name is Esther, 19 years old, proud owner of only 1 tattoo at the moment, and currently spending day to day life in Ireland.
I came to this website to share my enthusiasm for tattoos with artists and admirers alike.
Although I currently only have one tattoo and my second one planned for a to be determined date (read: money issues)
I also admire the art of tattooing and wish to inspire myself by talking to others who obviously share this passion.
I have a small portfolio in the making which doesn't include a lot of proper stuff yet. (Rather, it has a bunch of random scribbles)
My hopes are that I can get inspired through everyone's words and pictures and train my skills even further.
I guess that is all I have to say for now, below you will find a picture of the tattoo that prides slightly above my left breast.

Are you saying you are deliberately obtuse, rude and offensive to the tattooers and other workers at the tattoo shop?

It's a tattoo you've had for a while and is healed? I have some tattoos that raise up a bit sometimes, usually and as far as I can tell, due to things like weather, heat, and humidity. I'd say that if it isn't much of an annoyance and only happens from time to time that it's best to just leave it alone and ignore it. If it is a nuisance I'd try taking antihistamines to see if that has an effect.

I agree with Sophistre.
I looked into covering my tattoo with make up as I am into costuming and sometimes will wear costumes that reveal my tattoos if they're not covered in make up.
So far, I've only tried it once, but I gotta say the result was good, but at the end of the day the make up was all blurry and sticky due to excessive sweating and movement.
Nevertheless, I saw the video before and it was a really cool thing to see him transform like that.

I personally used to use the term tatt and ink, but never something silly with an added s or z.
In general, making words look snazzy by adding an s or z just doesn't look "coolz" to me.
That being said, I actually had no idea up until I actually struck up a conversation with an artist that some people might find those words offensive.
Most part of my life the only tattooed people I hung around with were my uncles, whom never really spoke about their tattoos, and a person or two on the internet.
The one thing I still refer to that some might dislike is calling the tattoo machine a tattoo gun, but this is more a force of habit.
I actually spent most of my life thinking that this machine was actually properly dubbed "tattoo gun" by the people using them.
That mainly came forth through the magazine that I used to scour for new clothing where they referred to a little pendant for a necklace as "tattoo gun".
Also (and this might come from my strong dislike for most (!) tribal tattoos) when people call them "tribalz" with a Z.
To me it's just, come on, you're making yourself look like an even bigger idiot.

Thanks for the welcomes everyone :)
I mainly work with the old pencil and paper machine and I'm currently exploring japanese styles and pin up.
My favorite tattoo styles to toy with are rockabilly themed and pin up tattoos.
Having only lived here since September, I still find it mildly amusing that they call Lim. stab city :)
Looking forward to chatting with you lot!