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The supervisor in our zone asked me to evaluate a young official who is starting out. The evaluation was fairly positive. Great attitude and he wants to learn. His mistakes were mainly due to inexperience.
He did however have a tatoo on the back of his neck that is visible from a distance. I never mentionned the tatoo in my report, however I was wondering if this is something that could hinder his career at some point. I don't ever remember seeing a high profile official with a tatoo. Any comments? 
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Mon Jan 10, 2005, 05:14pm
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Kind of reminds me of the old "facial hair" debate, which then usually leads into the whole "appearance" debate, which includes all kinds of things.
Personally, I would ignore the tattoo, unless it was VERY noticeable and offensive in nature.
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Mon Jan 10, 2005, 11:59pm
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Whatever my thoughts on tattoos, I wouldn't mention it in my evaluation. His assignors will realize this in due time - let them do what they want with this situation.
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Tue Jan 11, 2005, 11:33am
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While I would not mention the tatoo in my evaluation, I would approach the official and tell him as gently as possible that if his long-range goals include college ball, he should consider removing the tatoo. Obviously he could try to make it with the tatoo, but his odds would be better without it.
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Tue Jan 11, 2005, 11:41am
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For the most part I agree with Chuck. But I would be careful if you do not know the person. If you know the official, I then would be more candid to that individual. I would also make sure I did so in a private conversation, not a conversation with other officials around.
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Tue Jan 11, 2005, 11:47am
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I see them as obviously unprofessional... however our society and "tolerance level" is changing. By the time he gets ready for the bigs - if he has the desire and apptitude, there will probably be a requirement that for success you must have a tatoo.
Aaah the continuing melt of boundaries 
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Tue Jan 11, 2005, 02:18pm
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