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Originally posted by CDSmith
Michelle, your point about prevention of HIV is valid, yes.... but this issue is also about the laws of supply and demand. The demand for bareback porn has always far outweighed the demand for condom porn. Don't shoot me here, that's just the way it is, as any large porn production/distribution company would confirm.
Since bareback porn isn't going anywhere, the strict testing that should be in place really is the only line of defense the industry has. Had the people in this case been using condoms they may have saved lives, yes..... but there is also the question of who wasn't properly tested as well.
I think that some strictly enforced rules need to be in place. One might be that if a performer works "bareback" once, then they have to work in "condom-only" for several weeks until they can get their next reliable test results back. Then they get the green light to work in bareback again. Those that go work in high-risk countries should be put in quarrantine upon their return home, for at least a month, after which they get..... you guessed it... TESTED.
It's not the end-all be-all answer, but it is at least something. It's at least something more than what is in place now. Both production and performers need to start fucking CARING about each other (and the industry as whole), and making sure strict guidelines are enforced 100%, not just some of the time.
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I totally understand supply and demand. But anyone that takes extra money to risk their lives... they aren't getting my pity.
And here we go again.... back to the testing issue. Quarantine for a month is NOT enough. In many cases, it takes over a month to test positive, even though it can still be transmitted to others. This is why testing is such a small piece of the solution. Testing isn't reliable... not when Joe can fuck an infected chick in March and test negative in April, May, June, July.... during all those months, he's infecting people.
Back to the demand. While there is demand, of course, there are going to be people that are willing to take the risk. But with that risk and extra cash, there may be a price to pay. They need to be ready to pay the price if and when that time comes... and they do not deserve to be declared an innocent victim.