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Free Premium for these profiles . . .‏

Every few months or so we give free upgrades/extra Premium time to what we think are some of the best profiles on www.datepositive.net.

For September, these are the winners. They have been awarded extra Premium time or a free upgrade: Sebastian; Bli55; Telly; Pete25; Nouvelle2011; and Namaste.

The idea with this promotion is to encourage really good profiles on the site and make it more interesting and get more interaction from members. Continue reading →

Datepositive.net gives free membership to low income, unemployed

Datepositive.net is making potential new members an offer they can’t refuse – free Premium membership.

“We can see what the economy is doing to people’s lives,” said Sheelagh Caygill, one of the site’s founders. “If you have lost your job or are having to cut back on spending, it’s no fun.

“We don’t want would-be members to not upgrade because they feel they can’t afford the Premium fee,” she added. “This site offers an important service to people who often experience a sense of stigma or rejection, and so we want to make full membership available to everyone who wants join.

People who are unemployed or on a low income just need to scan in any relevant form or document confirming their status and send it to the site administrators in full confidence. People can black out sensitive and secure details on the scan before sending.

The hiv dating and herpes dating site is also running a summer sale, cutting the Premium fee from £5 to just £3 a month until August 15. The membership fee is billed in a one-off payment of £9 for three months.

www.datepositive.net has almost 7,000 members and was launched four years ago. It is open to people around the world and provides a safe and secure environment for people looking for friendship, dating or a long-term relationship.

Rates of HIV increasing in baby boom generation

Ageing Baby Boomers are taking more risks when it comes to sex and are less likely to use protection, according to experts.

According to freedomhealth.co.uk and specialists in the south-east of England, people over 50 are increasingly at risk of HIV. People 50 and older may be entering the dating game again, looking for long term partners or some romance.

Along with that, they are enjoying a renewed period of sexual activity, but they are failing to take precautions. Continue reading →

A bit of effort with your profile goes a long way

Lots of people join datepositive.net every week, but only a few will have success.

These members may blame the other members or the actual site, but my guess is that they haven’t put enough effort into their online profile.

Now, I know I have written a lot about this in the past, but the message is one that can’t be delivered too often. Making an effort with your profile and including the right things can really lead to success. Continue reading →

UN AIDs summit commits to treat 15 million

A United Nations AIDS summit has committed to more than doubling the number of AIDS patients gettig  life-saving treatment to 15 million by 2015.

The accord is considered by health groups to be a crucial step in obtaining universal access to drugs. However, wealthy countries must now promise to commit to paying to bill.

Countries at the summit, which marks, the 30th anniversary of the discovery of AIDS, have issued a statement which says they commit to accelerate efforts to achieve the goal of universal access to antiretroviral treatment.

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