THANK YOU TAZ

Wow. How dissappointing. To go away for a couple of days and come back to this. I thought about writing a few words in Taz's defense, but honestly, he really doesn't need my defense, or anyone else's. I thought about addressing a lot of this issue about freehanding, and posting photos, but I just can't seem to come up with any way to do it that won't invite a new rediculously long and tedious conversation. Truth is, it seems like it's gotten to the point where you can't really say anything around here without having to think of 45 ways in advance to cover your ass before you write. That's disappointing. Takes all the fun out of it. I'll just say this instead, I'd like to thank Taz personally for the countless hundreds of hours that he has spent on this forum giving advice to people about tattoos and beyond. He may be a bit crusty sometimes, but aren't we all. Because of him, I and many, many others have had serious questions about the art answered for us, on numerous occassions, sometimes over and over and over, and as a result, have been able to make decisions that have led to gorgeous artwork. Thanks Taz. You've been a really big help to a lot of people. If you feel the need to respond in contrary to what I just said, or feel like chewing me a new one, feel free. It's your dime. For me, I'll just say, "Thanks Taz, I really apprecate you man". Al

You are welcome Al

I'd like to ad...I also enjoy reading Taz's comments as well as Gabes. Thats why I come here. Whos views can be more differrent? I enjoy the whole site actually and see no need to take sides with ANYBODY. If I agree with something here I'll take defence of it. If not I wont. I dont care who the author is. It would be some sorry reading if either of these guys became quiet. Its the naggers,criers and complainers I skip over when reading. I dont consider these as constructive contributions.

John...thats the whole point brother...It would be a boring world indeed if everyone agreed with everyone....I enjoy disparate views and debate on an intelligent level and would want no one to agree with my views if they didn't truly agree ..... As far as Gabe and I...Yes we disagree a LOT...so what?....I respect the bird geek for all his contributions to this industry and allowing us to enjoy this asskicking forum....I would hope he respects me...but that is irrelevant...Yes we have our little fights but hey thats a GOOD thing...free speech ya know...I am the one person on here that is not afraid to call him out when I think its necessary...and on the other side of the coin he returns the favor....and that too is a good thing..... This TAz asskissing thing is ludicrous and you should all be mightily offended by that remark....No one on here has EVER kowtowed to me and I would be disappointed if they did....this type of thing is usually posted by people I have disagreed with at one time or another...consider the source guys...but remember ...this person that started the ass kissing thing has insulted each and every person who posts on this forum...are YOU an asskisser? I don't think so... You may want to consider why I have been under attack so to speak for the past couple of weeks...is it because my advice and views are generally respected? ...because I devote a lot of time to this forum and by rote to the art I love so much? Just think about and ask yourself why...any person who steps forward and stands out from the crowd is a good target, an easy target....I say HERE I AM....Do YOUR BEST! So now this entire forum has been affected by one person with a problem. who has set out to bring me to my knees....well folks its gonna take more than this to take ME down....I urge you all to refuse to allow one person to damage the opportunity we have here to have good conversations and debates and to foment discord.. We are better than that!...T