Guest Post: Dear Past Sex Partner- I Have An STD

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by Lamar Tyler | on October 24th, 2008 | 5 comments

The following is another guest post by friend of the blog Gwen Jimmere over at If It Walks Like a Duck, please show her some love when you get done reading and check out her spot.

Through InSpot.org, people who test positive for STDs can now send anonymous e-cards to current and past sex partners informing the partner they have been exposed to said STD.

The e-cards (one you’d surely rather not have to receive) are short, sweet and straight to the point. “Who? What? When? Where?” one available e-card begins. “It doesn’t matter. I got an STD; you might have it too. Please get checked out.” Should you receive such a card, you can then click links for more information about STDs, possible treatments, and clinics in their cities where you can be tested.

The service started in San Francisco in 2004 mainly to serve the gay community, but it has since been broadened to include heterosexuals and expanded to cities across North America.

What are your thoughts on this? What would you do if you received an InSpot e-card? Would you even want to be notified (read: “ignorance is bliss”) or would you be happy somebody notified you of your potential status (read: “knowledge is power”)? Would you definitely know who the card is from?

About the author

Lamar and Ronnie Tyler are the creators of the award-winning blog BlackandMarriedWithKids.com . They also are behind the Amazon.com bestselling DVDs Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage, You Saved Me and Men Ain’t Boys that explores manhood in the African American community. The Tylers are also the proud parents of four children.

http://stellarsassysocial.blogspot.com .elle denise.

Dear God… They’ve really taken e-cards to the max.

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Jonesi

This is a horrible idea. This is sure to cause all kinds of drama for people. If you feel you have infected someone, atleast have enough respect to personally contact them. What about the practical jokes that will be played? This is not a respectable way to go about this. If anything, maybe people should be able to go to a local clinic, get tested to confirm the diagnosis and THEN submit a list a people they would like a nurse or whoever to contact on behalf of them….I mean I would still be pissed as the receiver but atleast it would seem legitimate.
http://esquiresworld.blogspot.com Esquire

I think this is bad. If you think you gave someone an STD the least you can do is call them up. Also, how many people are going to use this pull a prank or something.
Anna

I agree with the other comments. I think this is going to be used more as a prank than anything. We all know that “tasteless” associate so we should all be expecting an STD e-card. LOL. I think it would be very tacky to send a “real” individual one the these cards. You were up close and personal step-up and say it in person. Plus if anyone is like me(I don’t check my personal emails or voice mail messages)unless you set your computer to notifiy you when the message is opened you will never know if the other person read it.
cc.

Oh My goodness!!!!!!