what the hell

Alright, that's it. I am officially "flipping off" this forum. I think if gabe wants to run a tattoo website, maybe he should be a tattoo "artist". But he's not. Nor has he ever been. Telling people that they cant say certain things on this forum is a fucking joke......Just like giving people advice on their artwork when you are not a fucking artist. Hey, just becuase you have tattoos doesnt mean that you are experianced. It seems to me that you are the one cashing in on other peoples artwork!!!! Geez, u have no artistic talent or skill but u want to be classified with the rest of these folks. Just because you own some thing that involves tattooing, doesnt make u an authority on it. It makes u a wanna be!!!!! If we greally want to learn about tattooing, then maybe we should all go to a site that is owned by a REAL TATTOO ARTIST. Some where we can all get along and be free to talk with out the internet police. SEE YA!!!!!!!

ummm, sure... audios. And for the record I dont need or want to be classified with anyone... I just like being a computer geek in the middle of this tattoo mess. Not for nothing, but none of you want me to tattoo... talk about a train wreck. Im lucky to have the trust of many talented folks, maybe someday I'll earn yers. Maybe not, no skin off my back either way... Cant wait to do that cashing in part, it seems like its only 3 months away... ha.

You whiney limp dicked fag fucker. uh durka durka. Sorry . But damn dude really Gabe's site Gabe's rules. Just being a good artist doesn't make you a good business man(woman). And from what I understand, and may be wrong, is that Gabe's a business man who just so happens to have a passion for the industry in which his business belongs. Love what you do you'll never work a day in your life. You oughta try it. And not being an artist doesn't mean you're not a good judge of artwork either you dim fool. I'm not a doctor but I know when a bone's not been set properly, i'm not a carpenter but I can see if a house is leaning ten feet to one direction. Seems to me Gabe loves the industry and I sincerely doubt he's making much money constructing web pages. No offense Gabe lol nice site but it's not the best as far as construction goes. But it serves it's purpose in most cases, and I hope that's what you were going for. I'm the aspiring artist ex-scabber blah blah blah but i've learned alot about the rights and wrongs , I"ve met some phenomenal artist , I've discussed ideas with very talented and experienced individuals. But for the most part I've seen this site do exactly what I thought it was for. Educate the public and bring together like minded professionals and enthusiasts to break down some of that little invisible barrier that seems to go on between the artists and the customers. Now maybe there should be a private forum as well added to this so that professionally licensed artists can discuss some of the more technical aspects of the art with one another and not worry about contributing to the kitchen magicians. Granted that's gonna have to be a big room for all the egos in there but I think it's expected. If you're doing top notch work, and you've put in your time the right way , earned your lumps so to speak , You should have a nice sized ego be proud of what youv'e accomplished through your hard work and perseverence. The only ones to blame you are the ones who aren't so dedicated.Success is all chance , ask any LOSER. Some of ya will understand that. But for the most part Gabe's done what so few people have been able too. He's found an industry in which he has no so called talent , such as being artistically inclined, but he's been able to capitalize on his passion and thrive in it. But he's giving back. And not many grounded professionals in any industry even attempt that. Sure the man makes money he's gotta eat, but he doesn't support shitty artwork, as far as I know he doesn't hire half assed artists to work in his shop, and most you fuckers fail to realize that this person seems to be just pretty damn kind. I've seen him approach most the people here , when approached, with respect. Even the scabbers or other professionals he's bumped heads with. Might sound like i'm kissing some ass here and frankly I don't give a shit. You wouldn't be able to tell me I was kissing ass without Gabe's site. You wouldn't be able ot ask your simple questions , you wouldn't be able to state your foolish opinions and you wouldn't be able to "mingle" with the men and women who have and continue to be kind enough to share their knowledge with the public about anything tattoo related. Infections, healing processes, memorial ideas, symbollic meanings of certain pieces, such as the Koi and the Fu-dog, and the sparrow. And any number of other discussions that take place here. And for the most part I've seen these professionals do nothing but push people in the right direction , whether it be through constructive criticism of the person's art, or the advice to find an apprenticeship properly , (which we all know must be tiring to say again and again) and even the refferral to great artists in your area where you can get good quality work. The sad part is with most online communities you get little incestuous cliques that like to distance themselves from the herd in a way that only causes strife. Worse yet is Gabe's little brainchild here has to endure the stupidity of the masses , the insults , the drama , the negative reflection of the industry to the masses, and still he's expected to maintain this site in a respectable manner. Awfully thick skinned for not being an artist himself in the industry. His art might not be subject to criticism but it seems like everything else this man may say or do sure as hell is. And usually by a bunch of assholes like you that most likely haven't put in near as much work to achieve success in an industry where it's already one tough bitch of a road to travel. SO amen or whatever to all the men and women who put up with this shit and still try to bring something positive to the table , a table set by Gabe where everyone is welcome to eat as long as they play by his rules. It is his house after all you know. It'd be polite of you to respect it as such.

sorry , sometimes I rant.

Rant all you like.

too long to read :p