Bet you didn't see THIS coming....

[MrColossal]

Before you commit to anything I think you should read over these wonderfully crafted, unobjective, non-biased, true to life comics right here:

http://www.thetruthforyouth.com/NEW%20Comics/bw/pages/BTW_1.htm

Then, make sure to throw out all your rock music too!

http://www.thetruthforyouth.com/NEW%20Comics/ww/pages/WW_1.htm

Because as we know, Manson isn't just a guy from Florida, he is a real life demon that exists and we live in the year 2005 and still believe in demons.... Remember that...

[Peter Thomas]

Gosh, Eric - I think you just saved my soul! Somehow...

[DragonRose]

Oh man, the "evil rock music" lyrics made me laugh.

"Sick dreams are made of fleas
Moldy breath and schoolyard cheese"

What the heck is schoolyard cheese, anyway? And do I really want to know?

And why is "There's no time for your--AAARRHHH!" cited to Proverbs 22:8, "He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail?"  The art's kind of cool, but I honestly can't tell if they're satirical or not.

[strazer]

At least here in Germany, you can do free, anonymous HIV tests at your local public health department/health office/health authority/whatever it's called.

[Nine Toes]

Holy crap...

This topic is STILL hot news?

[Peter Thomas]

What you saying, hyde? Punk!

Anyhow - ignoring the side-effects of caffeine - after doing a bit of looking it looks like I can get a free one done, but it's like a a two hour drive. Or I could get like a 10 dollar one for 5 minute drive...

But I really don't want to PAY to have someone tell me I'm going to die young.

And I'm so glad Valentines is over. And to think I was looking forward to it nigh on 3 months ago. Being single really makes you bitter, I guess. Now I only see it as some huge over-commercialised excuse for selling stupid pink balloons. Wow - THAT was irrelevant...

So back on topic, yeah... um... I'll get tested soon. I promise. But I've been saying that for a while now...

[Meowster]

You're getting a HIV test?

What?

Nastassja Kinski!

[Nacho]

Excuse me, but what does Natascha have to see with HIV? Is she infected?

I'd lie with her, anyway...

[Peter Thomas]

Yes yuf, I'm getting tested

Yay me.

You'll find that it's already been mentioned, oh, about fifty million times on previous pages...

[Meowster]

Oh, what, shit, everybody is getting tested for AIDs? Where the hell have I been all this time?! I don't want to be unpopular. I want to get tested too. Where do I get tested for AIDs?

[Peter Thomas]

Any local doctor will do it. Well they SHOULD. Cost ranges from free through to about $20.

It's like the ultimate thrill!

[Meowster]

omg I proved positive I was not aware that I was gay. omg.

[Peter Thomas]

heh - I think that was slightly less funny than you hoped...

No offence taken, so relax, but my chances of being positive are VERY real. I'm finding it a bit hard to laugh about

[Nacho]

Actually... If you used you helmed when driving, you haven't shared razors or toothbrush, I think you shouldn't be so negative about a positive.

[Sam.]

i know its a big deal, but just being gay isn't a reason to get unduly worried. as long as  you're careful with parteners and take all the correct precautions, nothing should be wrong, if you didn't, then a test is surely in order cap'n

[TheYak]

One thing's for certain.  If there was any chance I might've been exposed to the virus, I'd get tested ASAP.  The uncertainty would be kicking my ass.  If positive, at least you'd know and start figuring out what parts of your life might need a little tweaking.  If negative, I'd figure I'd gotten a second chance and would definitely maintain caution with a good amount of thankfulness for whatever deity's generosity.

Of course you wouldn't be obligated to let us know how it turns out, hell, doctors are specifically forbidden to share the information, but despite not knowing you personally, I'm still concerned and am (for lack of a better term) praying for a near miss.

[Peter Thomas]

Thanks guys

What's worrying is that we DID share razors and such, even if we both nicked ourselves, and we DID share toothbrushes (I never would've thought I'd be saying that since I'm extremely possessive of my dental tools for some reason...), and there was plenty of possible opportunity for the condition to be transmitted.

I don't think I'm being unduly worried, but then again most alcoholics insist that they aren't* , so I'm probably not the best judge of it.

And yeah, yakspit, the uncertainty IS kicking my ass. But right now I think getting a positive result would kick it just a little more, which is what has me so apprehensive right now...

Thanks for the 'prayers' guys. Let's hope they get answered

*alcoholic, not unduly worried

[Meowster]

Oh, I thought you were saying you were going to get tested for AIDs because you were gay. My bad.

P.S. Schoolyard Cheese is that mouldy, plastic-tasting stuff that bad children get in their lunches.

I don't have spider senses and if I did, it would freak me out a bit. But nonetheless, they would probably be telling me you don't have it.

[Nacho]

Baaaah... HIV has the same "infection power" as the influenza virus. It's supposed to be a "killer" who has intelligence, "jumps" out of bodies ifecting people and all that terrible things we can imagine about a "hollywood wannabe virus"... But it's not that powerfull. It may even be defeated in an early stage. We tend to think about it like a "one individual" infecter, but actually, we can say that a lone virus should be defeated quickly by the body deffenses. You shouldn't be infected by a little amount of blood in a toothbrush or a little drop in a razor. So don't be girlie, go to that doctor, and POST the results!

What were you thinking about Yak? That's something we must know! 

Actually... no, we mustn't... But I am really curious, and, even without knowing you, I am not just being politically correct if I say I expect for a "negative"... I am getting involved somehow... ^_^.

[ross]

I thought this article about gay penguins might cheer everyone up. Even after they flew in some special order hot penguin babes, the penguins remained faithful to their respective men. Gay marriage:1 Judgmental bigots: ZERO