[jonno]

...I would wager...

I disagree. A "normal" homosexual would find satisfaction with someone who was "clean". gaijin's point is that flirting with death is PART of the erotisicm of bug chasing.

I understand your point to be that hepatitis is a risk when engaging in watersports etc. There IS a risk. However, those engaging in these activities are seeking the thrill of that specific experience. That they could become infected probably never crosses their mind.

[gaijin]

There's probably two groups who go about it; thrill-seekers who like free-climbers crave the idea of cheating death, and a second, larger group -- those who feel left out amidst a growing social emphasis on belonging to a "grievance elite".

A very huge part of Bay Area culture revolves around AIDS issues, and after a while of "just" being gay, it probably is a little off-putting to sit on the sidelines.

Just speculating...

[Bennett46]

Please excuse my ignorance, but what are "watersports?"