I imagine that removal techniques have improved a lot, which will account for a rise in the number of people having them removed.
Most people don't regret having them done:
https://yougov.co.uk/news/2015/07/14/myth-busted-people-do-not-regret-their-tattoos/
Agreed, a lot do. Most still don't though.
And beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You declare that most tattoos look shit, but obviously a lot of people like them.
Are you drawn to people with tattoos :)
If they don't wear a tag above their bottom, how are we to know they're up for some?
And I mean no offence to those of you with a tattoo in said area, or with a partner with a tattoo in said area.