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luinnil

American Pop Culture

Mar 07, 2006 15:56

While looking through Out magazine for an advertisement to analyze using semiology for my paper due Thrusday, I counted 7 advertisements for HIV/AIDS pharmecuticals, 1 article about HIV/AIDS, and 1 advertisement for an HIV hotline that also dealt with addictions etc. What disturbs me most about all of this is that the advertisements and this "hyper ( Read more... )

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sacra_imbri March 8 2006, 02:31:03 UTC

One of these days I'll out myself all proper-like, but what I do know is that my lifestyle choices have put me at greater risk for exposure to HIV than "joe-average" married woman. Trust me, the gay community isn't the only community that is hyper-aware. I'm just not sure what the publications on other "alternative" lifestyles actually say about it. I get your anger and frustration at the continued stigma of society's mental link between homosexuality and HIV. Personally, though, I'd just like to see more main-stream awareness of safety precautions and the possibility of STD transmission in-general.

rylasedai March 8 2006, 15:08:59 UTC

I have to fully agree with you :) I think that a lot of magazines/literature are too focused on one or two topics, when there are many that need exposure... STDs in general especially in high schools and college communities where the main concern is getting pregnant vs staying safe, as luinnil said.

You should think about making this into an article for paydirt :)

sacra_imbri March 8 2006, 15:56:24 UTC

If I was going to be here past 3/17 I would completely make a story for Pay Dirt. I don't know how well I will do writing anything in the current state of flux, however :(

rylasedai March 8 2006, 16:14:57 UTC

that part was more directed at luinnil :) I know you're in no state of mind to hash out an article

luinnil March 21 2006, 04:45:27 UTC

that would mean that i would have to do work ... and while i could prolly use the extra money and whatever, i don't wanna do work. =) plus this semseter is really tough on me. You need to call me and we need to talk more!

yup rylasedai March 21 2006, 22:53:26 UTC

yeah i understand this semester has been way rough on me too... I'm moving this weekend though, back into town so you should come by my house sometime... we'll do movies or something :)

i miss hanging out with you :(

good luck sweetie

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