to think that people who sneer at fake tans...

[CeQueLEnfer]

... are partly responsible for the rise in skin cancer deaths?

I read the story today of Vinnie Jones and his wife both suffering from skin cancer and it got me thinking. There is no doubt that having a tan makes you look younger, healthier and slimmer, so I can understand why people want to have one.

But when people do the responsible thing and fake it, other people can be very nasty. References to looking "orange", "tangoed" and "chavvy" and other put-downs put people off having a fake tan in favour of a proper tan, in spite of the risks.

I think people should be applauded for going the fake route if they want a tan, not sneered at. And those who do sneer should think about the damage they are causing.

AIBU? What do others think?

Yes sandfrog,i agree completely.Tbh I dont get many comments day to day about my skin tone it is more on nights out or dressing up occasions so I take from that to be considered to look nice I should wear tan and change my appearance.I wont though and I still think I look nice.

bearleftmonkeyright

You quoted me. I am really sorry, I wasn't implying that anyone who developed skin cancer was an idiot, I meant the people who refuse to believe they might develop skin cancer if they don't look after their skin.

Of course I do understand that it isn't only sun that causes skin cancer, but I didn't think about what I was posting at the time.

Again, I am sorry if I offended you.

Thanks different, for your post.