Poll: Are you a blood donor?
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Orionche, I don't buy it. It's making value judgements on an entire group of people, by saying they're a: too stupid to use protection, and b: go around giving HIV to all their friends. I'm in a committed polyamorous relationship with partners I know aren't infected with anything. I am -less- risk than the average heterosexual man/woman who does not get themselves frequently tested and screws with random people without using protection.
This is -directly- akin to saying black people can't donate blood because they are too savage and tribal to have safe sex.
This is -directly- akin to saying black people can't donate blood because they are too savage and tribal to have safe sex.
I want to but I have just never gotten around to it. I don't think its a bad idea in anyway, its just that life keeps getting in the way.
I have a few times, then wasn't able to for a while, but now that I am I plan to start giving blood again. It's fun to watch the bag fill up, and I get free cookies!
Rare diseases make them not really want my blood. The chance of it being passed on is slim, but I'd really rather not take that chance.
I'm not because of religious reasons, though I want to get on the Organ donors list just need to get around to it.
Can someone tot up the amount of complete bullshit excuses? Seriously guys who are you fooling with your lame excuses, if you don't wanna give it then just say or just don't post in the thread, no-one's buying it.
Too all the people who say they cannot give blood for Tatoos or Piercings, this is from the Red Cross website.
Q. Can I give blood if I have a tattoo or a body piercing?
A. If you?ve gotten a piercing in a licensed facility where sterile or single-use equipment was used, you CAN donate. There is no waiting/deferral period.
So there ya go, get out and give
And yes, I give also. As a O+ donor, 86% of the US population can use my blood.
Q. Can I give blood if I have a tattoo or a body piercing?
A. If you?ve gotten a piercing in a licensed facility where sterile or single-use equipment was used, you CAN donate. There is no waiting/deferral period.
So there ya go, get out and give
And yes, I give also. As a O+ donor, 86% of the US population can use my blood.
I did it once, I haven't done it since. I really do hate IV's, it makes me feel like a cyborg or something. I don't like being hooked to things. Kudos to everyone that does donate, though. You are all doing a great thing.
Negatory. I tend to like to keep my own blood within myself plus I absolutely *hate* needles. Yes, it's probably considered selfish or something, but I help folks in others ways. General kindness and respect is something I strive for, but blood donating is something I just can't do.
Plus, while I am old enough, I'm probably either right there at the minimum weight requirement or just below it. I wouldn't quite know that for sure, however, since I've never bothered checking. I do know that I weigh not all that much.
Plus, while I am old enough, I'm probably either right there at the minimum weight requirement or just below it. I wouldn't quite know that for sure, however, since I've never bothered checking. I do know that I weigh not all that much.
