tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787418.post8319864788021219580..comments2024-02-08T00:12:59.675+08:00Comments on www.NoelBoyd.com: Stigma Against TattoosNoel Boydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13721362187211983908noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787418.post-1399489169706178912010-10-06T05:02:17.519+08:002010-10-06T05:02:17.519+08:00Makaila: Hi Makaila! Thanks for saying hi. Sure, I...Makaila: Hi Makaila! Thanks for saying hi. Sure, I'll love to meet up someday down the road. Plan to visit Singapore soon?<br /><br /><br />Anonymous: Hope you enjoyed Singapore! It's raining a lot more this year but I hope the rain didn't dampen your stay.<br /><br />You get looks in Amsterdam? Wow! I figured Holland would be alright. I visited Amsterdam in the 90's but I didn't have much ink then.<br /><br />Singapore like many other countries in Asia, is still a conservative country. And that's cool because it keeps the culture intact. Thailand however seems liberal when it comes to ink.<br /><br />For the record, I don't get stick from my fellow Singaporeans. I'm extremely comfortable with my tattoos and my tatts are always a good ice breaker. I try to stay away from the elderly just in case I give them a heart attack! LOL!Noel Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721362187211983908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787418.post-27368838912748795172010-10-01T23:26:51.137+08:002010-10-01T23:26:51.137+08:00I'm not from Singapore but my girlfriend and I...I'm not from Singapore but my girlfriend and I visited it for a week last month. We're caucasian and pretty visibly tattooed. I must say we got pretty much the same looks as we'd get in Amsterdam for example. People were checking us out from the corner of their eyes, and some people gave us dirty looks, but we also got "hey, nice tattoo" remarks.<br /><br />These were run-ins with local people, we didn't really have encounters with the police or anything, so I can't comment on that. Also, the fact that we were obviously tourists probably made a difference in the looks/comments we got from people.<br /><br />I guess there are close-minded people all over the world, Singapore isn't an exception!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787418.post-84494364639792652222010-09-30T20:04:04.167+08:002010-09-30T20:04:04.167+08:00Just say HI,
nice blog. I'm from indonesia in...Just say HI,<br /><br />nice blog. I'm from indonesia in west sumatera.<br /><br />i hope some day i we can meet.<br /><br />thanksmakailahttp://www.sanskrittattoo.info/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787418.post-81403968992347868832010-09-14T04:10:26.902+08:002010-09-14T04:10:26.902+08:00Desarus: Hello Indonesia!!!! I can imagine how its...Desarus: Hello Indonesia!!!! I can imagine how its like over there. I've been to Malaysia a few times and I get cold stares all the time. <br /><br />I have three tattoos that were done in Bali. I guess being a Hindu island, the culture is different and tattoos are accepted because the island is packed with tourists. Ever thought of getting a job there? Heh!<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for leaving a comment and hang in there! =)<br /><br />----------------<br /><br />Anonymous 1: Thanks!!!<br /><br />----------------<br /><br />Anonymous 2: You're totally right! I've seen some folks with full sleeves and they do look intimidating! Wanna hear something funny? Most of us are just softies on the inside. Or so I've heard...<br /><br />I knew what I was getting myself into when I got my first sleeve. But deep down inside, I was hoping that things would change. The good thing is that it's slowly changing. We're on the right track for sure...<br /><br />Thank you for watching and supporting Skin Art. It'll always be my little baby and it'll be back for sure someday. :) <br /><br />----------------<br /><br />Ana Jonessy: You're from North Borneo? Oh wow!!! I've always wanted to visit Borneo. From the documentaries and many pictures I've seen, it's a beautiful place! I met a tattooist from Borneo not too long ago. Pretty cool guy...<br /><br />The Borneo Headhunters have been tattooing for ages so I'm surprised you would get slack for your piercings. Just a question, what religion is practiced in Borneo? My wild guess is that the Headhunters aren't Muslims...Noel Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721362187211983908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787418.post-36072118894923006102010-09-09T01:54:14.202+08:002010-09-09T01:54:14.202+08:00My tattoos are strategically placed on my rib and ...My tattoos are strategically placed on my rib and on my back so I haven't got any experiences getting stopped by the authorities demanding to know which gang I am and/or in. I have, however, been stopped by a fistful of religious zealots who apparently think that my facial and body piercings are a complete disgrace to mankind..!<br /><br />I am from Malaysia. North Borneo to be specific - people are getting tattooed and pierced by the masses here but living in a Muslim country has its price.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787418.post-38850713169135997102010-09-06T13:55:21.684+08:002010-09-06T13:55:21.684+08:00well, it cant be denied tt they do look intimidati...well, it cant be denied tt they do look intimidating, especially full sleeve tats and stuff. Living in Singapore for such a long time, it shld be quite evident by now that censors are a lot stricter than in many other countries and that tattoos still have a rather negative connotation in this society (and many others as well actually).<br /><br />the fact that it IS true that it is a common practice for gangs to have tattoos as a sign of membership. i think its understandable sometimes that pple react the way they do. just wanna say, that having chosen to get tattooed in this society, you might have guessed that this was going to happen. <br /><br />regardless, i love tattoos and can just imagine your frustration. Loved Skin Art and do feel that it is a pity that it has to be cancelled. all i can say is to keep up what you're doing, educating the general public. hopefully in time to come, people will be more accepting of differences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787418.post-58655650019797277212010-09-06T08:18:27.357+08:002010-09-06T08:18:27.357+08:00nice read. you're spot on noel!
.a tattooed ...nice read. you're spot on noel! <br /><br />.a tattooed singaporean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787418.post-58973148965959332842010-09-06T04:20:42.560+08:002010-09-06T04:20:42.560+08:00I'm from Indonesia and currently working in Ja...I'm from Indonesia and currently working in Jakarta. My tattoo was done while schooling in Australia but it's rather small. Being a Muslim and in a Muslim country, tattoos are not accepted here. You won't want to show off your tattoos knowing the shit you'll get. So stigma definitely exists here. It's possibly worse than your country.Desarusnoreply@blogger.com