The point being made about HPV, as with other STI's, is that they are rife across the whole sexuality spectrum where safe sex is not used. I never actually brought HPV up but it, among with other STI's, are actually worthy of mention. They are all analogous in respect to sexually transmitted diseases. Whether I initiated it or not I am happy to involve the comparisons to show that STI's - period - affect all sexualties.

Just what, exactly, are the issues we are discussing here then because I am losing track. The thread went off topic, regarding the thread title, miles back and what has taken over 750 posts since then is to try and explain why this blast against male homosexuals is and always has been unfair. Human beings have sex, some lots more than others, some with multiple partners and some remain monogamous, no matter their sexuality. The vast majority here have stood up for the equal rights of all and not the singling out anyone because we are all in the same boat. We are all human.

Lets put it this way. If an openly gay couple, or a single gay male, came into a folk club and sat down next to me I would not be bothered one iota. My concerns would be about their songs, for that is what I would be there to listen to, and what their sexuality is has nothing to do with me. I would drink from the same glass or cup as they have been using. I would lend them my guitar. Whether I enjoyed their company would be down to them as people not their sexuality. Likewise if they enjoyed my company I suspect. I am far more interested in the whole person rather than one aspect of their life that has nothing to do with me. I would not consider for a moment that they are disease ridden or that being close to them will affect my health (no more than anyone else that is, as I try to avoid people who are coughing and sneezing all over the place no matter where I am!). In short, they are 'just another person to chat to, meet and listen to'. No biggy.

It's not gay men that scare me at all... They pose no threat to my health or my life by being out there around me - certainly not by being gay.

It's a new thread that is needed...

mp