It is not "recently" that is the problem with tattoos. Give it about 30 years.
its not about the age, although I agree you have to think about what this will look like in 30 years...
I just saw some tattoos that were way over the top- but they were all on one side of the body, and for some reason I didnt think it looked as bad.
So... anyone here contemplating a tattoo... ONLY one side of your body (for ALL)