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[–] whoisearth@lemmy.ca 10 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Think of it like having your name, address written across your forehead. On its own a tattoo is benign but it's another item that can be used to personally identify you

[–] iiGxC@slrpnk.net 1 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Hmm, but there are already other things that make me stand out like being tall and masc + long hair. Would tattoos make a meaningful difference at that point?

[–] whoisearth@lemmy.ca 7 points 6 months ago

Yup. Depends on how paranoid you want to be.

IMHO if those in power want to identify you they will, tattoos or not.

[–] Exusia@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

It's just an added identifier. One extra point to match to you if it were to show up somewhere. This is a big reason to not get face/hand tattoos - they're difficult to hide out in public.

[–] Damage@slrpnk.net 0 points 6 months ago

All the tattooed people also make non-tatooed folks easier to identify, unfortunately.