Comments on: HEALTH4MEN GAY DRUG USE AD CRITICISED

By: Jared

Jared — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Using drugs (Including abuse of prescription drugs, over drinking, too much sugar, smoking, etc) is just deliberately harming ones self. That is where I see the problem’s root being, in the desire to hurt yourself. People need to be loved and shown respect. That is what teaches a person how to love and respect themselves. Anyone who says they love themselves is a blatant liar, if they still abuse substances. For those dealing with (Or feeling like they can’t deal with) issues in their lives, obviously they feel the effect of drug use is their escapism. I would just like to see people being built up and not torn down. LOVE & RESPECT!

By: Spam

Spam — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Fabe. Whether it is legal or not, guys DO use chems and will continue to use chems. Even in countries in Africa where being gay is illegal, punishable with death, men still have sex.

By: Theron

Theron — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

True that every second guy cruising on Manhunt is wired on chems. True that the gay community needs to sit up and take notice. True that this advert is just being honest.

By: Fabe

Fabe — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sex, whether protected or un-protected, is perfectly legal. Narcotics on the other hand is not. In my opinion, the advert promotes illegal activities. On that ground, I do feel that this was not a responsible move from H4M.

By: Deon CT

Deon CT — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

So who is this GLAAD group? Has anyone ever heard of them?

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I’m with Russell Chowles, quoted in the article – you can’t just tell people not to use drugs, just like you can’t just tell them never to have unsafe sex or never to speed when they drive. Personally I’m pleased that an organisation is doing something about this.

By: T

Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

It is totally wrong of mamba to say the ad is controversial just because ONE guy complained and a transgender person in PE wrote something about it! And what makes these two narrow-minded twerps guardians of our morals anyway? What happened to freedom of speech and freedom of association? Freedom of the press? Freedom to make choices?

By: Anon

Anon — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Deeve. So what qualifies you as an expert then? I use drugs sometimes, not often, and I think this is SUPER COOL, I was so impressed to see this being spoken about in such an open way, why would you want to deny it? Why would YOU feel so ashamed or guilty if you don't use drugs yourself?

By: JP

JP — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Just another storm in a teacup – watch a few prissy queens get their knickers in a knot! Deeve just because you haven’t taken drugs is meaningless, I’d say that at least 80% of my friends do. Maybe gay guys in Upington or the Eastern Cape guys don’t do drugs but I can assure you that in Cape Town countless guys do, and the ad was run specifically in Cape Town in a local gay newspaper! These H4M guys know exactly what they’re doing, their ads and articles are inspiring and I wouldn’t be surprised if they somehow hoped to cause some controversy with this ad! I’m with them all the way and the ad gets my nod – 10/10 for once again taking the lead, let’s hope others will follow….

By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Oh come on people! Grow up! You may not have taken drugs, but many of us do! So does distributing condoms and lube, and teaching guys how and why to use them, encourage guys to have sex? Health4Men is the only group in SA who see to be really clued up and who seem to DO something about the problems we have, and yes drugs and unsafe sex go together!!!! Everyone who says this is a bad move is a bloody hypocrite – at last someone is saying it like it really is and is brave enough to take a bold step in the right direction. The ad doesn’t make you look screwed up Deeve – your comment does.