I wanted to do a poll, but the format didn't work, so here goes. If you answer the questions maybe I can understand why be are addicted to ink. I'm a psychologist and so am always looking for the reason and the "why".

How old are you?
How old when you got your first?
How many tats do you have now?
What is your profession?
Where do you live?
Have you ever been dissed for being inked?
Does anyone in your family have tats?
Do you decide on a design and then get the tat, or do you want a tat, then find the design?
What kind of music do you listen to?
Are you male or female?
I appreciate any and all answers, and since they'll be posted, you'll get the data in real time like me.
thanks a lot.
dokmeg

If you're reading it and not responding, let me know why. That would be helpful too.
thanks

i am 24
i was 15 when i got my first tat
i have 4 tats
i am a cna
wisconsin
no i have not been dissed for having tats
no one has tats in my family but me
yes i decide on a tat befor i get it done
i listen to everything
female

[quote]How old are you? 44
How old when you got your first? 42
How many tats do you have now? 4
What is your profession? analyst for large co.
Where do you live? Ontario
Have you ever been dissed for being inked? no
Does anyone in your family have tats? yes
Do you decide on a design and then get the tat, or do you want a tat, then find the design? a bit of both
What kind of music do you listen to? rock
Are you male or female? female

I am 44
I got my first tattoo for my 44th birthday
I have one large tattoo that covers my lower back up to my bra-line
I am an RN
I live in Texas
No, not dissed, I haven't told my parents or sister yet though.
My dad has an Navy tattoo
It took me about 8 months to decide what I wanted.
I listen to all kinds of music, except rap.
I'm a female

**I am 20
**I was 18 when i got my first
**I have two tattoos (2nd yesterday!)
**I'm a full time student and CSA for an Airline
**I live in Calgary, AB
**Yes, some people don't understand ahah
**My sister (we got them together!)
**I try to have a design in mind...
**I love all kinds of music, but rock is my fav
**Female

I am 18 years old
I was 17
I have two tattoos
I am a scretary
Chicago, IL
Yes at times because I am so young
Yes my father, mother, step-mother, oldersister and others
I decided on the design and then got the tat
classical and jazz
Female
For my next birthday part I am going to be getting three more tattoos its going to be a big tattoo party all of my friends are invited to get them too. I think I am addicted to tattoos because I am always thinking about getting another one and just do it.

How old are you?...38
How old when you got your first?...37

How many tats do you have now?...2 pieces total 16hrs

What is your profession?...retail manager

Where do you live?...So. Oregon

Have you ever been dissed for being inked? No

Does anyone in your family have tats? My side no..inlaws yes

Do you decide on a design and then get the tat, or do you want a tat, then find the design? Design..then tattooo

What kind of music do you listen to? all kinds...nothing harsh...contemp rock..pop..jazz..classical..dance...Stuff like Train...Rob Thomas..Paolo Nutini...Carbon Leaf...

Are you male or female? female

How old are you? I am 18 yrs old (2 weeks from being 19)
How old when you got your first? I was 18
How many tats do you have now? 2
What is your profession? Shop assistand because im still at college
Where do you live? North East England
Have you ever been dissed for being inked? Nope, people said they wot look good when I get old and wrinkly but they wont really be on show when im 60/70+
Does anyone in your family have tats? 2 brothers have tattoos and my other brother wants a tattoo
Do you decide on a design and then get the tat, or do you want a tat, then find the design? I usually see a picture / tattoo I like and then decide on getting a tattoo
What kind of music do you listen to? Punk / Rock / Metal
Are you male or female? Male

Hi! I'm a 25 year old female. I got my first tatoo when I was 18. I now have 6, but i'm looking to get more.some times i see a design then get it, sometimes I'm in the mood and decide on a design after.I'm from Ontario Canada. I listen to all different types of music. I do food service work. I have never been dissed for my tats, even though no one in my family has any.

How old are you? :28 years old
How old when you got your first? :17 years old
How many tats do you have now? :well...I have a full sleeve on my left arm, and an almost finished full sleeve on my right arm
What is your profession? :Software engineer
Where do you live? :Caracas, Venezuela
Have you ever been dissed for being inked? :Ehrm, well, yeah, a lot by my parents
Does anyone in your family have tats? :My mom have a pair
Do you decide on a design and then get the tat, or do you want a tat, then find the design? :I did both, sometimes I want a tat in a place and then I look for a design, and other times I had the design first and I had to choose the right place for it.
What kind of music do you listen to? :Rock in general, mostly metal.
Are you male or female? :male

How old are you? 21
How old when you got your first? 21
How many tats do you have now? 1
What is your profession? Security
Where do you live? Sunshine Coast QLD, Australia
Have you ever been dissed for being inked? Not Yet
Does anyone in your family have tats? Only step brother
Do you decide on a design and then get the tat, or do you want a tat, then find the design? bit of both
What kind of music do you listen to? Mostly Metal and Rock but can listen to anything
Are you male or female? Male

How old are you?21
How old when you got your first?19
How many tats do you have now?5
What is your profession?Unemployed
Where do you live?Canada,Ontario
Have you ever been dissed for being inked?No
Does anyone in your family have tats?Yes my Brother
Do you decide on a design and then get the tat, or do you want a tat, then find the design?i decide on a design first
What kind of music do you listen to?Metllica Slipknot Avril L hip hop
Are you male or female?Im female

How old are you? 18
How old when you got your first? 18
How many tats do you have now? one, but I'm hopefully getting my second very soon
What is your profession? I'm a high school senior
Where do you live? Atlanta, GA
Have you ever been dissed for being inked? yes, I've been called stupid for getting one. My parents think tattoos are absolutely disgusting (and they don't know I've got one) but when I told them I wanted to get one soon they pretty much flipped.
Does anyone in your family have tats? no
Do you decide on a design and then get the tat, or do you want a tat, then find the design? design then tattoo
What kind of music do you listen to? plain white t's, kenny chesney, Bach, Mozart, Augustana, My Chemical Romance, System of a Down, Mudvayne, pretty much everything
Are you male or female? female

46
16
21
management
nj
of course but dont care what others think
no
design or idea first but not opposed to flash
opera to marilyn manson
male
much more ink to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm 50 yrs. old
I got my first at 50
I now have 2
I am a hospital administrator
I live in Michigan
Never have been dissed, but most people are surprised because I am quite conservative.
Both of my daughters have small tattoos.
I designed both of my tattoos. Both are reflective of my family and heritage.
Enjoy all types of music
Male

How old are you? 24 in days
How old when you got your first? 18
How many tats do you have now? 4
What is your profession? RAF
Where do you live? North East England
Have you ever been dissed for being inked? No But Had Some Weird Looks Off People
Does anyone in your family have tats? Yeah
Do you decide on a design and then get the tat, or do you want a tat, then find the design? Decide on design first
What kind of music do you listen to? hiphop/rap
Are you male or female? male