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Bits and Bobs: HIV Scare in Adult Biz

September 1, 2011 | 4 Comments

[Edits 7:20 p.m.] Bits and Bobs: Linked below is a quick rundown of stories from across the media blogosphere related to the current HIV crisis in adult entertainment:
* The Free Speech Coalition fires back at AIDS Healthcare Foundation. “AHF’s campaign for mandatory condoms has done nothing but create controversy and, with the closure of AIM, has deprived the adult industry of an important health and safety resource.” (CLICK HERE).
* The Los Angeles Times actually prints FSC’s response, albeit heavily edited, and gives AHF’s Michael Weinstein the last word (CLICK HERE).
* This week’s Nightline reports on the current HIV scare and temporary moratorium. New interviews with Michael Weinstein, as well as a female model critical of biz, are mixed with old interviews from others offering context. Weinstein accuses porn producers of wanting to use underage models (CLICK HERE).
* LA Weekly briefly looks at how AHF’s condoms-only campaign could be making things worse (CLICK HERE).
UPDATE: * Op-ed on straight-biz blog LukeisBack on efficacy of HIV tests used by Michael Weinstein’s AHF versus the FSC’s new program. Michael Whiteacre on Mr. Weinstein: “What a fucking idiot.” (CLICK HERE.)


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  1. Neil_Anblomi on September 1, 2011 2:15 pm

    I was browsing through CNN and this caught my eye. relaying

    http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-porn-filmmaking-shut-down-after-hiv-scare,0,3739401.story

    Brazzers? Florida?

  2. JC Adams on September 1, 2011 2:32 pm

    @Neil — I saw that same news elsewhere. I don’t know that anyone has officially confirmed Brazzers’ involvement. Could be just speculation run wild at this point. Story changes by the hour.

    Regards,
    JCA

  3. Neil_Anblomi on September 1, 2011 2:47 pm

    I stop watching Nightline long ago. Good catch on that one.

    Oh and to really clarify what is going on.
    (What is all the ruckus?)

    http://theweek.com/article/index/218759/
    hiv-scare-a-guide-to-the-porn-industry-shutdown

    The case marks the 23rd industry-related occurrence since 2004, and sources claim that the man worked with approximately twelve female performers without proper protection.

    http://laist.com/2011/09/01/
    hiv_positive_porn_performer_sparks_battle.php

    I wonder what it is like to work with Treasure Island Media after reading this?

  4. Bitchy on September 2, 2011 7:33 pm

    The “biz” seems to be biting back more this time. Guess they like Diane Duke more than Sharon Mitchell.

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