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Small-Scale Question Sunday for August 18, 2024

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Unofficial Motte Strawpoll: Tattoos on women yes/no

Apparently I am in the minority in liking them.

To me, they symbolize rebelliousness and counterculture, which I do like. Unfortunately, it turns out that many who were "counterculture" in the pre-2000s were actually just Blue Team warriors who were upset that they weren't on top right then. Not very many have adapted to conservatism as the new counterculture in the post-2010s. Many continue to have the delusion that they aren't "really" on top yet. That's life in this era I guess.

Gandalf says no.

For a one-night stand/fwb, they might make the woman in question more appealing; for a romantic partner, maybe less so. I think the question is underdefined.

Presumptively against tattooing, likely to judge a woman harsher than a man.

That's a very vague question, susceptible to a multitude of interpretations. ("Is your opinion of a woman reduced if you see that she has obtained a tattoo?" "Should women be frowned on by society for obtaining tattoos?" "Should women be forbidden by the government from obtaining tattoos?") (Inb4 the entire point of the vagueness is just to get a general idea of "the vibes".)

Also, no "I have no strong feelings one way or the other" option is offered. (Inb4 taking such an option would be a cop-out, as the original Political Compass poll's FAQ says.)

You seem to be aware of reasonable counterpoints to your objection. You can always simply opt out.

I voted "no", but I felt obligated to voice my objections anyway.

Fair enough!

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