Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The burrs and inkings of back alley artisans,
Or to take arms against a sea of postings,
and keep one's silky skin free of odd images...

(with apologies to William Shakespeare)

The photos of the beach guys featured a number of them with tattoos, and the comments about them prompted me to wonder why they spark such controversy.

Rather than start a poll, I'd be interested in hearing opinions on tattoos on Thai guys. From what I've read on the board here there doesn't seem to be much grey area on the topic - people either find them attractive or despise them.

I personally don't find them attractive and wouldn't want to see them daily on someone I cared about, but just as decoration on an otherwise nice looking young man - hey, I'll still look and admire!

For those who share bodily fluids on vacation there I suppose there is a real danger of hepatitis contamination (or worse, HIV infection) but as the culture there holds the custom in higher regard, I don't look at guys with scorn who have them.

If you love them OR hate them... why?

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