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Porn filmmaking shut down after performer tests HIV positive - (Los Angeles)
LA Times ^ | August 29, 2011 | Molly Hennessy-Fiske

Posted on 08/29/2011 2:34:34 PM PDT by Beaten Valve

An adult film performer has tested HIV positive, prompting a temporary shutdown Monday of adult film productions across Los Angeles until further testing can confirm the results, an industry trade group said.

“Until we know for sure, we’ve asked the industry to have a moratorium on production,” said Diane Duke, executive director of the Free Speech Coalition, a Canoga Park-based porn industry trade group.

Duke’s group became aware of the possible HIV case Saturday, according to a statement released to porn industry media. Duke would not say how her group learned about the possible HIV case.

She said she notified adult film production companies across the San Fernando Valley on Monday morning that a performer had tested positive and urged them to temporarily halt productions until further tests were completed.

Duke said company officials she spoke with -- including those at well-known studios, such as Hustler and Evil Angel -- agreed to the temporary shutdown.

Duke said she could not release the performer’s name, age or gender. Further testing will likely be completed within a week, she added. Her group will notify performers who had sex with the potentially infected person so they can get tested.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: aids; films; hiv; movies; porn
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This is probably one industry that hasn't been affected by the economic downturn...
1 posted on 08/29/2011 2:34:37 PM PDT by Beaten Valve
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To: Beaten Valve

Obama’s next excuse for lower employment figures.


2 posted on 08/29/2011 2:36:01 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy (The USSR spent itself into bankruptcy and collapsed -- and aren't we on the same path now?)
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To: Beaten Valve

HIV in the porn business? I’m shocked!


3 posted on 08/29/2011 2:36:49 PM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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This is probably one industry that hasn’t been affected by the downturn...

It’s always affected by a downturn, that’s why they
have “fluffers”.


4 posted on 08/29/2011 2:37:11 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: ClearCase_guy

LOL


5 posted on 08/29/2011 2:37:18 PM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: Beaten Valve

Damn. Guess it will be re-runs for the next month.

j/k


6 posted on 08/29/2011 2:37:56 PM PDT by Larry Lucido
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It’s always affected by a downturn, that’s why they have “fluffers”.

Okay, now I have to clean the spray off my screen -- LOL!

7 posted on 08/29/2011 2:38:40 PM PDT by Quiller (When you're fighting to survive, there is no "try" -- there is only do, or do not.)
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To: Beaten Valve

Will we get refunds?


8 posted on 08/29/2011 2:39:03 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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"In volatile market, only stable investment is...PORN!!!!!"
9 posted on 08/29/2011 2:40:39 PM PDT by arderkrag (Georgia is God's Country. LOOKING FOR ROLEPLAYERS. Check Profile.)
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o gee they’re such responsible corporate citizens from hell.


10 posted on 08/29/2011 2:41:54 PM PDT by the invisib1e hand
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To: Beaten Valve

It will be interesting to see if it is a Gay or Straight “actor/actress”.


11 posted on 08/29/2011 2:42:06 PM PDT by Tailback
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To: tet68
It’s always affected by a downturn,

They have a pill for that now.

12 posted on 08/29/2011 2:42:32 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy (New gets old. Steampunk is always cool)
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To: Beaten Valve

This is because for men the money is in making GAY porn; guys start out making straight porn for kicks, then go full pro, but observe the HUGE supply of studs who will work for free. Then they want more money, and turn to this other weird(er) stuff.

Same thing for guy strippers; at first it’s bachelorette parties, what a rush, and then they start offering way more money for dancing for DUDES....!

Yikes.


13 posted on 08/29/2011 2:44:17 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: Beaten Valve

I have no sympathy for these idiots. They are the black stain on humanity.


14 posted on 08/29/2011 2:45:37 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
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To: Quiller
And now I know!

Fluffer: adj

Not ready for prime time.

Also: See Barack Hussein Obamah.

15 posted on 08/29/2011 2:45:55 PM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: Beaten Valve

the industry has been hit hard by the free sites across the internet


16 posted on 08/29/2011 2:46:25 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
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To: Tailback

My money is on a male bi-sexual.

I hear they do not routinely test the gay porn idjits.


17 posted on 08/29/2011 2:47:36 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
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To: Beaten Valve
So, who is this?

0bama small wad?

Sinclair goes down?

Zer0's a Dick-tater load?"

18 posted on 08/29/2011 2:47:58 PM PDT by Paladin2
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Except for other porn stars and a few politicians no one should be concerned.


19 posted on 08/29/2011 3:01:09 PM PDT by NewHampshireDuo
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To: GeronL

Good call!

Patient Zero is reportedly a crossover performer...perhaps Gay for Pay.

These guys test positive the first time they work in straight porn.

HIV Testing every 30 days is the straight porn SOP, condoms optional.

Gay Porn SOP, condoms mandatory w/ No HIV Testing!

Ongoing battle in Los Angeles County over mandatory condoms on porn sets.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is pushing hard for mandatory condoms on all porn sets in LA County.

Just another case of gay rights organizations pushing the majority around to guarantee special rights for gay performers.

Note: No Gay HIV Testing=HIV+ performers working on porn sets.

So, damn the public health for special protection for HIV+ Gay porners.

What’s wrong with this picture?

It used to be that Political Correctness was a thorn in the side...then a Natl Security Issue, now thanks to AHF and their allies, it’s becoming a Public Health Issue


20 posted on 08/29/2011 3:06:56 PM PDT by M_Man
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