I have never made a position on aberrant dragonmarks causing distress in the general population for the simple reason that I haven't had to yet. Ari and Jango have both always kept their marks a secret, so we have not yet had to see how regular people would react. Although an interesting indication might be to look at the fact that the inner circle of Daggerspell Guardians all had aberrant marks. Did they follow Zendarrill Lorren (Sur'Kil) and come together as a group because they gathered more strength that way? That they were otherwise ostrascized and only by joining the Guardians did they feel safe? Things to wonder about.
Now if Donovan chooses to show off his new mark, then we might get an idea of the reaction from people, especially from the Templars. We'll have to wait and see.
Now if Donovan chooses to show off his new mark, then we might get an idea of the reaction from people, especially from the Templars. We'll have to wait and see.