Taggers (1) Not HTML

Tagging with graffiti is a serious problem in our city. Here are some examples that I snapped as I was cycling to work.

Experts draw the following conclusions about taggers.

• Taggers are insecure people who get their self-worth from public attention.
• Taggers are drawn target any fence with a smooth surface.
• They mark out boundary of the area they would like to control with their tags.
• The tag represents the identity and personality of the tagger.
• Some taggers belong to gangs and their tag identifies them with their gang.
• Taggers do not respect the property of other people.

The following picture shows the orgin of tagging. Other species marked out their territory in a similar way to modern taggers.