Walking bacteria?

Isn't that a bit backwards?

You're the one who's done a gazillion films in an industry that has 66% of it's performers infected with Herpes.

At least, that's the figure according to Sharon Mitchell.

As for not testing positive unless there's an outbreak...

There's a brand new test getting ready to make it's debut that can show whether or not a person has Herpes, even if they don't have an outbreak.

Of course, that test won't amount to a hill of beans since none of you want to implement it. Job protection will beat out safety, most likely, at least until the State moves in to enforce it.

Are you under the impression that Herpes is only transmittable when an outbreak occurs? If you are, you're simply dead wrong, by the way. You may need to go check the latest Herpes research to update your antiquated theology.

From the AIM home page:

"Talent will now be required to test monthly not only for HIV, but for also chlamydia and gonorrhea, with the majority of the industry already on board for the proposal. When talent goes in for their HIV testing, they will also be asked to give a urine sample for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing. Test results will available for all three tests within a day or two. The discounted price to talent for all three tests is $100.

Syphilis testing will be required of all new people entering the industry, and will be required every six months after that. Syphilis testing will be free, a service provided by the County.

The new requirements are a result of an investigation launched by the County Board of Supervisors regarding the dangers of STD's in the adult industry.

AIM is endorsed by the Los Angeles County Health Department and is working diligently with them and the Industry. There will be more regulations to come and it's AIM's goal to make sure the Industry will make the transition into meeting state regulations effortlessly."

Nothing in there about Herpes, unfortunately.

By the way, Gen, I made a new thread, just for you.

I called it 'Just For The Record...my take on Gen Padova'.

Please feel free to attack and slander me there.

The Outsider