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Monday, May 19, 2008

Pos or Not

An internet web site that asks viewers to look at photos of people and guess whether they are HIV positive or not, is being hailed in this article as an effort to debunk myths.

It is also being termed possibly the most depressing site on the internet by some. It's aimed to increase awareness by those who equate looks with whether someone is HIV positive or not, it seems. And fear. Does it work to reduce the stigma associated with HIV? I'm not sure.

I realize the educational value of teaching about the risks of HIV, but it's too bad that you don't see a campaign like this for other invisible disabilities done in a way that is positive.

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