BenjaminNicholas

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Everyone has their own 'line in the sand' as to what they'll do to survive. And no, these desperate decisions don't always make sense to me.

If you didn't put a freeze on it, they can (contractually) still bill you. Be proactive. Never wait for someone else to make the first move, especially when it comes to your money

Dallas: Eateries, bars, clubs, theaters, gyms, closed-confined spaces... As of midnight tonight, all closed until further notice. It's the cities who are saying 'we haven't had a reported case and are fine with using wipes on doorknobs' that are the problem. They think it won't happen to them. It will. That's how a pandemic works. We need to slow people down now.

Using that logic, with HIV unresolved and still killing 700,000+ people a year, hasn't the time for 'crisis management' really long since passed? Let's not lose our heads: This is not the time to attempt to divide a community.

This is why this will continue to spread. People who have no financial buffer and can't afford to stop, not even for the greater good. Also, within the 'travel deal' and frequent flier communities, there are many who are continuing to fly wherever they can still go. Vegas still has casinos open and are attracting tourists. Key West is attempting to minimize this and keep spring breakers coming in. It's gross. People are their own worst enemy. Unless there's a forced full-stop, a fool and his health are soon parted.

My concern is for those who are HIV+ and undiagnosed. Corona will beat the shit out of their already-compromised immune systems. Now, more than ever, we need to make sure people know their status.

True. I can't disagree with the basic idea of that. But... When your story is filmed and shared with the world in an attempt to gain Insta followers (and likely monetization), that entitles everyone else to comment. There's having a story and then there's putting on a show

Let me correct you... He's a man at that age. Not a boy. And that's part of the problem. Many in the gay community never figure out how to really become good, solid men. Agreed.

Um, have you ever tried to talk to a 20-something about the world? They. Have. Zero. Clue. You only hope that what they didn't get from home when growing up, they can quickly learn as real-life smacks them around a bit. My bigger issue with this is his lack of decor and blank, prison white walls. His gay card is wearing mighty thin.

Yes, that is a fail-safe, but clinics like those don't always do a 10-panel. However, it's better than no testing at all. #KnowYourStatus

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A lot of people, sadly. The airlines keep running and the fares are low, so people push boundaries. I don't know why. I'm a very frequent flier. I fly all the time. But I know when to stop. Especially when it's for the greater good.

Unless she said 'Corona' or 'COVID' specifically, I remain unimpressed.

Vegas is screwed at the moment. Wynncore closed. MGM closed. Caesars expected to also close by tomorrow. Shows, bars, clubs closed. It's insane that people are contemplating flying to places where there's zero to do (except get sick and pass that sickness on).

People are creatures of habit and, aside from some form of intellect, many turn into unthinking mammals when the shit hits the fan.

This reminds me of a favorite quote...

Just download the pic, upload it to a free hosting site and then delete it from your machine. https://imgbb.com/ Yes, extra steps, but you'd be surprised at how much bandwidth costs a website.

Agree. My initial concern was that people have enough maturity/professionalism as sex workers to speak candidly with their health care provider.

No. Actually, I don't believe any do. You either need a creative doctor or you cover this out of pocket.

This. This x100. If you can't be honest with a healthcare pro about your sexual behaviors, you really shouldn't be having sex in the first place.

I mean, based on the history of LA and riots, they're anything but laid-back

FYI, I'm not a doctor. I don't even play one on television. Anal sex is always more risky than oral. More opportunity for microscopic skin tearing, etc. In the grand scheme of things, we now understand that if you're HIV+ with a zero-viral load (on meds) that you're almost definitely not going to transmit the virus to someone else. That's awesome, but it also requires a leap of faith in believing that someone is on those meds and keeping up with their health as they say they are. This is why PrEP is a tool that any HIV-, sexually active guy needs to take. As always, the responsibility for your own health falls on your shoulders.