As someone also involved/familiar with the tattoo culture, I'd say that "accepted" is taking it a bit far, and that "tolerated" is closer to the mark. Most tat

As someone also involved/familiar with the tattoo culture, I'd say that "accepted" is taking it a bit far, and that "tolerated" is closer to the mark. Most tattoo artists I know produce flash because they know it pays the bills, not because they really like people using it. I don't know any tattoo artist that won't jump at the opportunity to create something new and unique.