It is very interesting indeed with things like tattoos as often, there is a fashion component to it, especially these days. It is the same with beards. Imagine looking at old photos of the very people who judge you now. Imagine they are still sporting flared pants.

Of course, they would argue that the pants are not permanent but, if tattoos had been in fashion instead, they would likely have them too. People judge forgetting that everyone has been young as well as all the other factors that lead to various decisions.