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[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Because engaging in high risk behavior disqualifies applicants, regardless of how healthy you think you may be.

I have not engaged in any high risk behaviors. There. :-D

So all of the following are false?

# have ever used needles to take drugs, steroids, or anything not prescribed by your doctor
# are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977
# have ever taken money, drugs or other payment for sex since 1977
# have had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone described above
# received clotting factor concentrates for a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
# were born in, or lived in, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea,Gabon, Niger, or Nigeria, since 1977.
# since 1977, received a blood transfusion or medical treatment with a blood product in any of these countries, or
# had sex with anyone who, since 1977, was born in or lived in any of these countries.

Better yet, you can go through read through this website, and after doing so, can you say you meet all the criteria?
http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html#hiv

Well then by all means, go ahead and give blood if you meet all the requirements.

 

[Jikininki]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Because engaging in high risk behavior disqualifies applicants, regardless of how healthy you think you may be.

I have not engaged in any high risk behaviors. There. :-D

So all of the following are false?

# have ever used needles to take drugs, steroids, or anything not prescribed by your doctor
# are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977
# have ever taken money, drugs or other payment for sex since 1977
# have had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone described above
# received clotting factor concentrates for a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
# were born in, or lived in, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea,Gabon, Niger, or Nigeria, since 1977.
# since 1977, received a blood transfusion or medical treatment with a blood product in any of these countries, or
# had sex with anyone who, since 1977, was born in or lived in any of these countries.

Better yet, you can go through read through this website, and after doing so, can you say you meet all the criteria?
http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html#hiv

Well then by all means, go ahead and give blood if you meet all the requirements.

I'm sorry...but how is it your business (or anyone else's for that matter - other than the blood bank people) whether his blood qualifies or not?

His question has nothing to do with the quality of his blood. If he gets disqualified it'll be HIS time wasted, not yours. He just wants to know if there's anything he should eat or drink so as not to feel weak/ill after he's done giving blood.

So stop w/ the flames..seriously.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Sugary Cereal and Eggs it is. Thanks folks.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Jikininki

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Because engaging in high risk behavior disqualifies applicants, regardless of how healthy you think you may be.

I have not engaged in any high risk behaviors. There. :-D

So all of the following are false?

# have ever used needles to take drugs, steroids, or anything not prescribed by your doctor
# are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977
# have ever taken money, drugs or other payment for sex since 1977
# have had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone described above
# received clotting factor concentrates for a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
# were born in, or lived in, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea,Gabon, Niger, or Nigeria, since 1977.
# since 1977, received a blood transfusion or medical treatment with a blood product in any of these countries, or
# had sex with anyone who, since 1977, was born in or lived in any of these countries.

Better yet, you can go through read through this website, and after doing so, can you say you meet all the criteria?
http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html#hiv

Well then by all means, go ahead and give blood if you meet all the requirements.

I'm sorry...but how is it your business (or anyone else's for that matter - other than the blood bank people) whether his blood qualifies or not?

His question has nothing to do with the quality of his blood. If he gets disqualified it'll be HIS time wasted, not yours. He just wants to know if there's anything he should eat or drink so as not to feel weak/ill after he's done giving blood.

So stop w/ the flames..seriously.

Why? Because he all but said he's going to lie on the application so his blood will be accepted. What exactly do you think this statement means?

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I have plenty of healthy blood that someone might need. I am not giving blood with the intention of spreading disease or to prove a point.

My personal feelings aside, whether it's a gay male engaging in unprotected anal sex, some guy who got tattooed in some dark alley shop, or a junkie who thinks his blood is clean, you are disqualified from donating blood due to high-risk behavior.

And (insert the name of your deity here) forbid that you're ever in an accident and need someone's blood. Do you really want the bag that came from some junkie who was carrying HIV, but it didn't show up on the blood screening?

 

[JS80]

i vote flamebait. either OP is clueless or he's going to lie on the questionaire.

 

[MotionMan]

When I was little, I use to go with my dad when he gave blood. I knew we did not have a lot of money back then, so I thought he was trading his blood so I could have all-you-could-eat cookies and OJ one Saturday a month!!!

MotionMan

 

[zanieladie]

Avoid caffeine...makes it take longer for the blood to flow into the collection bag.

I've given over 64 times (8 gallons) without problems and my mother has given something like 18 gallons (144 times) without problems. AFterwards, get up slowly because you might feel dizzy. Double up on your fluids for several days afterwards and don't skip any meals.

Congrats, OP! Let us know how it goes...

Save a life! 🙂

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Originally posted by: zanieladie
Avoid caffeine...makes it take longer for the blood to flow into the collection bag.

I've given over 64 times (8 gallons) without problems and my mother has given something like 18 gallons (144 times) without problems. AFterwards, get up slowly because you might feel dizzy. Double up on your fluids for several days afterwards and don't skip any meals.

Congrats, OP! Let us know how it goes...

Save a life! 🙂

What about jogging? I love to jog, how long will I have to keep from strenuous exercise?

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: zanieladie
Avoid caffeine...makes it take longer for the blood to flow into the collection bag.

I've given over 64 times (8 gallons) without problems and my mother has given something like 18 gallons (144 times) without problems. AFterwards, get up slowly because you might feel dizzy. Double up on your fluids for several days afterwards and don't skip any meals.

Congrats, OP! Let us know how it goes...

Save a life! 🙂

What about jogging? I love to jog, how long will I have to keep from strenuous exercise?

drink more water after you gave blood. a day of full rest will bring you back to normal.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Jikininki

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Because engaging in high risk behavior disqualifies applicants, regardless of how healthy you think you may be.

I have not engaged in any high risk behaviors. There. :-D

So all of the following are false?

# have ever used needles to take drugs, steroids, or anything not prescribed by your doctor
# are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977
# have ever taken money, drugs or other payment for sex since 1977
# have had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone described above
# received clotting factor concentrates for a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
# were born in, or lived in, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea,Gabon, Niger, or Nigeria, since 1977.
# since 1977, received a blood transfusion or medical treatment with a blood product in any of these countries, or
# had sex with anyone who, since 1977, was born in or lived in any of these countries.

Better yet, you can go through read through this website, and after doing so, can you say you meet all the criteria?
http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html#hiv

Well then by all means, go ahead and give blood if you meet all the requirements.

I'm sorry...but how is it your business (or anyone else's for that matter - other than the blood bank people) whether his blood qualifies or not?

His question has nothing to do with the quality of his blood. If he gets disqualified it'll be HIS time wasted, not yours. He just wants to know if there's anything he should eat or drink so as not to feel weak/ill after he's done giving blood.

So stop w/ the flames..seriously.

Why? Because he all but said he's going to lie on the application so his blood will be accepted. What exactly do you think this statement means?

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I have plenty of healthy blood that someone might need. I am not giving blood with the intention of spreading disease or to prove a point.

My personal feelings aside, whether it's a gay male engaging in unprotected anal sex, some guy who got tattooed in some dark alley shop, or a junkie who thinks his blood is clean, you are disqualified from donating blood due to high-risk behavior.

And (insert the name of your deity here) forbid that you're ever in an accident and need someone's blood. Do you really want the bag that came from some junkie who was carrying HIV, but it didn't show up on the blood screening?

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

So you're telling me you've never been sexually active with a male partner?

Hell, a quick search shows you were with another guy for 3 years in this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1864659&enterthread=y

This thread is, plain and simple, flamebait.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

So you're telling me you've never been sexually active with a male partner?

Hell, a quick search shows you were with another guy for 3 years in this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1864659&enterthread=y

This thread is, plain and simple, flamebait.

Why is it flamebait?
Because this "promiscuous homosexual male":roll: was with his ex-boyfriend for over 3 years? That's longer than most straight relationships at my age.
Get off of it already.
I know I am gay and have engaged in sexual relations with my bf. I don't like being labeled as high-risk because of it.
I am not fvcking high-risk because that list tells everyone I am.
I don't have AIDs or any STDs. I don't engage in promiscuous sexual behaviors.
Is that clear?

It's funny that most people can't remember I am gay until they find something to bitch about.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

So you're telling me you've never been sexually active with a male partner?

Hell, a quick search shows you were with another guy for 3 years in this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1864659&enterthread=y

This thread is, plain and simple, flamebait.

Why is it flamebait?
Because this "promiscuous homosexual male":roll: was with his ex-boyfriend for over 3 years? That's longer than most straight relationships at my age.
Get off of it already.
I know I am gay and have engaged in sexual relations with my bf. I don't like being labeled as high-risk because of it.
I am not fvcking high-risk because that list tells everyone I am.
I don't have AIDs or any STDs. I don't engage in promiscuous sexual behaviors.
Is that clear?

It's funny that most people can't remember I am gay until they find something to bitch about.

He's just telling you the rules...if you answer yes on any of those they will reject you. He's just trying to save you the trip + busted pride. We don't want a YAGBT.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

So you're telling me you've never been sexually active with a male partner?

Hell, a quick search shows you were with another guy for 3 years in this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1864659&enterthread=y

This thread is, plain and simple, flamebait.

Why is it flamebait?
Because this "promiscuous homosexual male":roll: was with his ex-boyfriend for over 3 years? That's longer than most straight relationships at my age.
Get off of it already.
I know I am gay and have engaged in sexual relations with my bf. I don't like being labeled as high-risk because of it.
I am not fvcking high-risk because that list tells everyone I am.
I don't have AIDs or any STDs. I don't engage in promiscuous sexual behaviors.
Is that clear?

I have nothing against you being gay, but the questionnaire is very specific. I am not saying you are high risk, but you put others at risk for lying on the questionnaire. You basically just stated that you fall under "are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977."

Now, because of this, I know I wouldn't want your blood. Not because you are gay and I think its contagious, but because of the fact that you are at a higher chance of having HIV.

I am not saying this means that you have it, but when it comes to giving someone blood, you want blood that is nearly guaranteed to be "clean." We all respect that you want to do the nice thing, and donate blood, but in the grand scheme of things, we would prefer the blood supply to not have any possible infectious agents in it, and lying on the questionnaire allows for the possibility of some to be introduced.

 

[Gooberlx2]

I can't donate for 6 more months, because of my tattoo....and by then I'll have another new one, so I won't be able to donate for yet another year. 🙁

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: PowerMacG5

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

So you're telling me you've never been sexually active with a male partner?

Hell, a quick search shows you were with another guy for 3 years in this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1864659&enterthread=y

This thread is, plain and simple, flamebait.

Why is it flamebait?
Because this "promiscuous homosexual male":roll: was with his ex-boyfriend for over 3 years? That's longer than most straight relationships at my age.
Get off of it already.
I know I am gay and have engaged in sexual relations with my bf. I don't like being labeled as high-risk because of it.
I am not fvcking high-risk because that list tells everyone I am.
I don't have AIDs or any STDs. I don't engage in promiscuous sexual behaviors.
Is that clear?

I have nothing against you being gay, but the questionnaire is very specific. I am not saying you are high risk, but you put others at risk for lying on the questionnaire. You basically just stated that you fall under "are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977."

Now, because of this, I know I wouldn't want your blood. Not because you are gay and I think its contagious, but because of the fact that you are at a higher chance of having HIV.

I am not saying this means that you have it, but when it comes to giving someone blood, you want blood that is nearly guaranteed to be "clean." We all respect that you want to do the nice thing, and donate blood, but in the grand scheme of things, we would prefer the blood supply to not have any possible infectious agents in it, and lying on the questionnaire allows for the possibility of some to be introduced.

Thank you.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

So you're telling me you've never been sexually active with a male partner?

Hell, a quick search shows you were with another guy for 3 years in this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1864659&enterthread=y

This thread is, plain and simple, flamebait.

Why is it flamebait?
Because this "promiscuous homosexual male":roll: was with his ex-boyfriend for over 3 years? That's longer than most straight relationships at my age.
Get off of it already.
I know I am gay and have engaged in sexual relations with my bf. I don't like being labeled as high-risk because of it.
I am not fvcking high-risk because that list tells everyone I am.
I don't have AIDs or any STDs. I don't engage in promiscuous sexual behaviors.
Is that clear?

It's funny that most people can't remember I am gay until they find something to bitch about.

He's just telling you the rules...if you answer yes on any of those they will reject you. He's just trying to save you the trip + busted pride. We don't want a YAGBT.

Did I ever say I was going to answer yes on any of those questions?
Ever? Even once in this thread...lol.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

So you're telling me you've never been sexually active with a male partner?

Hell, a quick search shows you were with another guy for 3 years in this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1864659&enterthread=y

This thread is, plain and simple, flamebait.

Why is it flamebait?
Because this "promiscuous homosexual male":roll: was with his ex-boyfriend for over 3 years? That's longer than most straight relationships at my age.
Get off of it already.
I know I am gay and have engaged in sexual relations with my bf. I don't like being labeled as high-risk because of it.
I am not fvcking high-risk because that list tells everyone I am.
I don't have AIDs or any STDs. I don't engage in promiscuous sexual behaviors.
Is that clear?

It's funny that most people can't remember I am gay until they find something to bitch about.

He's just telling you the rules...if you answer yes on any of those they will reject you. He's just trying to save you the trip + busted pride. We don't want a YAGBT.

Did I ever say I was going to answer yes on any of those questions?
Ever? Even once in this thread...lol.

And this is where the huge flamebait is.

You're telling all of AT that you're going to lie to the American Red Cross. GG!

 

[JS80]

so you're either a homosexual that has never had sex before, or you're going to lie to the blood bank...hmmmm i say the latter. my opinion of you just went even further down.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: PowerMacG5

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

So you're telling me you've never been sexually active with a male partner?

Hell, a quick search shows you were with another guy for 3 years in this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1864659&enterthread=y

This thread is, plain and simple, flamebait.

Why is it flamebait?
Because this "promiscuous homosexual male":roll: was with his ex-boyfriend for over 3 years? That's longer than most straight relationships at my age.
Get off of it already.
I know I am gay and have engaged in sexual relations with my bf. I don't like being labeled as high-risk because of it.
I am not fvcking high-risk because that list tells everyone I am.
I don't have AIDs or any STDs. I don't engage in promiscuous sexual behaviors.
Is that clear?

I have nothing against you being gay, but the questionnaire is very specific. I am not saying you are high risk, but you put others at risk for lying on the questionnaire. You basically just stated that you fall under "are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977."

Now, because of this, I know I wouldn't want your blood. Not because you are gay and I think its contagious, but because of the fact that you are at a higher chance of having HIV.

I am not saying this means that you have it, but when it comes to giving someone blood, you want blood that is nearly guaranteed to be "clean." We all respect that you want to do the nice thing, and donate blood, but in the grand scheme of things, we would prefer the blood supply to not have any possible infectious agents in it, and lying on the questionnaire allows for the possibility of some to be introduced.

Thank you.

HIV, AIDS
You should not give blood if you have AIDS or have ever had a positive HIV test, or if you have done something that puts you at risk for becoming infected with HIV.

You are at risk for getting infected if you:

* have ever used needles to take drugs, steroids, or anything not prescribed by your doctor
* are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977
* have ever taken money, drugs or other payment for sex since 1977
* have had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone described above
* received clotting factor concentrates for a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
* were born in, or lived in, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea,Gabon, Niger, or Nigeria, since 1977.
* since 1977, received a blood transfusion or medical treatment with a blood product in any of these countries, or
* had sex with anyone who, since 1977, was born in or lived in any of these countries. Learn more about HIV Group O, and the specific African countries where it is found.

Why can a healthy safe homosexual, with only 2 partners in his life, not donate blood, but a promiscious male who has had unprotected sex with 30 women this year give as much as he wants?
I forgot, only gays, drug users, and those with tattoos are at risk for HIV/AIDs, or at least that's what the list says.

I'm done with this thread because it's not at all what I intended.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Originally posted by: JS80
so you're either a homosexual that has never had sex before, or you're going to lie to the blood bank...hmmmm i say the latter. my opinion of you just went even further down.

Further down? What caused it to go down in the first place?

 

[JS80]

If anyone knows what this guy's name is, they should contact the blood bank and warn them.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: PowerMacG5

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

So you're telling me you've never been sexually active with a male partner?

Hell, a quick search shows you were with another guy for 3 years in this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1864659&enterthread=y

This thread is, plain and simple, flamebait.

Why is it flamebait?
Because this "promiscuous homosexual male":roll: was with his ex-boyfriend for over 3 years? That's longer than most straight relationships at my age.
Get off of it already.
I know I am gay and have engaged in sexual relations with my bf. I don't like being labeled as high-risk because of it.
I am not fvcking high-risk because that list tells everyone I am.
I don't have AIDs or any STDs. I don't engage in promiscuous sexual behaviors.
Is that clear?

I have nothing against you being gay, but the questionnaire is very specific. I am not saying you are high risk, but you put others at risk for lying on the questionnaire. You basically just stated that you fall under "are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977."

Now, because of this, I know I wouldn't want your blood. Not because you are gay and I think its contagious, but because of the fact that you are at a higher chance of having HIV.

I am not saying this means that you have it, but when it comes to giving someone blood, you want blood that is nearly guaranteed to be "clean." We all respect that you want to do the nice thing, and donate blood, but in the grand scheme of things, we would prefer the blood supply to not have any possible infectious agents in it, and lying on the questionnaire allows for the possibility of some to be introduced.

Thank you.

HIV, AIDS
You should not give blood if you have AIDS or have ever had a positive HIV test, or if you have done something that puts you at risk for becoming infected with HIV.

You are at risk for getting infected if you:

* have ever used needles to take drugs, steroids, or anything not prescribed by your doctor
* are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977
* have ever taken money, drugs or other payment for sex since 1977
* have had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone described above
* received clotting factor concentrates for a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
* were born in, or lived in, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea,Gabon, Niger, or Nigeria, since 1977.
* since 1977, received a blood transfusion or medical treatment with a blood product in any of these countries, or
* had sex with anyone who, since 1977, was born in or lived in any of these countries. Learn more about HIV Group O, and the specific African countries where it is found.

Why can a healthy safe homosexual, with only 2 partners in his life, not donate blood, but a promiscious male who has had unprotected sex with 30 women this year give as much as he wants?
I forgot, only gays, drug users, and those with tattoos are at risk for HIV/AIDs, or at least that's what the list says.

I'm done with this thread because it's not at all what I intended.

Want a serious answer?

Because HIV/AIDS is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more likely to be contracted through anal intercourse than through vaginal intercourse due to the tissue composition in those areas.

We've had this discussion before in various threads.

And contrary to what you said before, your attitude reveals everything about why you want to give blood. It's to make a point.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

You know, every damn one of you has lied in your life. Every damn one of you. Some huge lies, some small.
Not one of you know me. If I had any inkling that my blood was unsafe I would not even consider giving it.
Don't judge me for trying to possibly save a few lives.
Thank you for the very few, but intelligent responses to this thread that everyone had to ruin.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: PowerMacG5

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

I could see how some homosexuals could be high risk, And I can definately see how many straight men and women could be labeled high-risk, although that's not mentioned.
I am not high risk.

So you're telling me you've never been sexually active with a male partner?

Hell, a quick search shows you were with another guy for 3 years in this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1864659&enterthread=y

This thread is, plain and simple, flamebait.

Why is it flamebait?
Because this "promiscuous homosexual male":roll: was with his ex-boyfriend for over 3 years? That's longer than most straight relationships at my age.
Get off of it already.
I know I am gay and have engaged in sexual relations with my bf. I don't like being labeled as high-risk because of it.
I am not fvcking high-risk because that list tells everyone I am.
I don't have AIDs or any STDs. I don't engage in promiscuous sexual behaviors.
Is that clear?

I have nothing against you being gay, but the questionnaire is very specific. I am not saying you are high risk, but you put others at risk for lying on the questionnaire. You basically just stated that you fall under "are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977."

Now, because of this, I know I wouldn't want your blood. Not because you are gay and I think its contagious, but because of the fact that you are at a higher chance of having HIV.

I am not saying this means that you have it, but when it comes to giving someone blood, you want blood that is nearly guaranteed to be "clean." We all respect that you want to do the nice thing, and donate blood, but in the grand scheme of things, we would prefer the blood supply to not have any possible infectious agents in it, and lying on the questionnaire allows for the possibility of some to be introduced.

Thank you.

HIV, AIDS
You should not give blood if you have AIDS or have ever had a positive HIV test, or if you have done something that puts you at risk for becoming infected with HIV.

You are at risk for getting infected if you:

* have ever used needles to take drugs, steroids, or anything not prescribed by your doctor
* are a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977
* have ever taken money, drugs or other payment for sex since 1977
* have had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone described above
* received clotting factor concentrates for a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
* were born in, or lived in, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea,Gabon, Niger, or Nigeria, since 1977.
* since 1977, received a blood transfusion or medical treatment with a blood product in any of these countries, or
* had sex with anyone who, since 1977, was born in or lived in any of these countries. Learn more about HIV Group O, and the specific African countries where it is found.

Why can a healthy safe homosexual, with only 2 partners in his life, not donate blood, but a promiscious male who has had unprotected sex with 30 women this year give as much as he wants?
I forgot, only gays, drug users, and those with tattoos are at risk for HIV/AIDs, or at least that's what the list says.

I'm done with this thread because it's not at all what I intended.

As I said, we are not saying you are not healthy. The simple fact is that gay men are at a higher risk of contracting/transmitting HIV than heterosexuals.

No one here is saying you are HIV positive, or that you are not healthy. You are going to blatantly lie to the red cross, thereby increasing the risk of an infectious agent being passed in to the blood supply. All we are saying is that according to the red crosses definition, you are performing in high risk behavior.