I've just realised why my first repy is a bit stupid.
It's because of the three month period between an HIV infection and it showing up in a test. I guess it does make sense not to take blood from people who may be at a higher risk.
( The Awful Puppy Bakery is still bored, Sat 13 Mar 2010, 7:49, 1 reply)

but still....
its still seems odd...

anyone know how 'the gays' feel about this? I reckon I'd be pretty pissed off. It's not a good idea for anyone to take my blood, christ knows whats in it, but I'd hate to be refused because I have red hair, or I listen to a bit of DnB now and then, or that I'm a sex-God...

you know?
(Ol' Ginger Bastard a role model for the children, Sat 13 Mar 2010, 9:29, closed)

these are the reasons given
www.blood.co.uk/can-i-give-blood/exclusion/

that issue aside; please give blood if you are willing/able/allowed. thanks to speshal for recommending.
(Brumdee, Sat 13 Mar 2010, 10:06, closed)

I do, my friend
I missed the last one in my area, but will go to the next one :)
( RossThePiper Stretch Armstrong is my Father, Sat 13 Mar 2010, 15:10, closed)