Hooray for people giving blood! It's a very good thing; Unfortunately I can't do it for numerous reasons but it good to know that those who are able adhere to it.
Gladly in the UK, the MSM rule is only a one year deferral, and there are still a few people debating that is a bit harsh. While there are slight risks with blood testing HIV (similar to rates of condom breakage), to completely exclude one risk group simply due to trouble in the past is a very bad lesson to teach, nevermind the people dying due to lack of blood donations.
Gladly in the UK, the MSM rule is only a one year deferral, and there are still a few people debating that is a bit harsh. While there are slight risks with blood testing HIV (similar to rates of condom breakage), to completely exclude one risk group simply due to trouble in the past is a very bad lesson to teach, nevermind the people dying due to lack of blood donations.