tattooing has to be learned in the shop. By changing anything with the apprenticeship process it takes away something that is special about tattooing. You should have to be chosen to be part of this industry. Plus any other way does not prepare you for the reality of working in a shop. Its also going to open the flood gates for many who do not belong and take money away from those who dedicated there life to this craft. Just sounds like some people trying to cash in any way they can being an outsider.