ok 2 things...

[python_addict]

First off I have never paid enough attention I suppose until today. The green rectangles by your names what do those mean? I just noticed I have 2 now lol
Second off I want opinions, I am getting a tattoo on my birthday on the 30th of this month but Im having trouble deciding which tattoo I want. I have two big ones that I am leaning towards but I just cant figure out which would look best? The tattoo is in memories of my little sister so I am going to have her name somewhere around the roses. It will be along my side and I am going to have the roses black with frosted blue edges and the thorns tipped with red for blood.
The first tattoo idea....
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=black...1t:429,r:2,s:0
The second tattoo idea...
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=black...1t:429,r:7,s:0
Which would you chose if you were in my situation?

[Rat160]

the green squares are your reputation. You get it by people approving of your posts and such. As far as the tattoo thing goes I cannot comment. I believe if your going to get a tattoo of something it should be for you and be meaningful to you.

Too many people worry about what other people think about them. Time you start worrying about what you think of you

Just my .02

[jackiechan]

I like the first tattoo you linked. I think that looks more classy. The second one looks intense. From your profile picture i think the first one would look better

[mpkeelee]

I vote for the first tattoo

[Enigmatic Reptiles]

The first one has better lines for a rib piece. I love my rib pieces (both sides). Have fun

[python_addict]

alright thanks guys! so glad lol Im so excited!

[decensored]

The first one is nicer IMO. The second one is too busy . I love those kind of tattoos.

[SquamishSerpents]

be advised that many reputable tattoo artists will not tattoo you in that area if it's your first piece. it is a VERY tender area and regarded as one of the most painful.

the reason they often refuse is because a lot of people get them started and then don't come back to finish them, and tattoo artists don't like leaving their work "hanging" so to speak. it doesn't help to promote their work if their tattoos are only half-finished!

[decensored]

be advised that many reputable tattoo artists will not tattoo you in that area if it's your first piece. it is a VERY tender area and regarded as one of the most painful.

the reason they often refuse is because a lot of people get them started and then don't come back to finish them, and tattoo artists don't like leaving their work "hanging" so to speak. it doesn't help to promote their work if their tattoos are only half-finished!

I got my first tattoo on my stomach/ribs and over my liver. Hurt like a mother, but my tattoo artist was very reputable. He owned the shop that the government was basing their standards on for health and professionalism. It took me almost a year to get in and see him.. It took me two sessions and I whined like a baby the whole time LOL.

[SquamishSerpents]

lol, it's totally at the artists discretion, some will do it, some won't. if they feel you're very serious about it i'm sure it's no problem. but yeah, it's not very plesaant. i went in for a 5 hr session on my ribs, (outline) and back the very next day for another session, to get started on the color.

NEVER do this, lol