Aim is shut down??!!

[MrsKellyPierce]

Aim AKA adult industry medical

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lano...a-county-.html

Craziness

[gmercer]

I thought you were takling about AOL instant messenger at first, not the Adult Industry Medical healthcare. Well anyway, this seems like an overreaction.

[BellaBellucci]

Good. Now there won't be a monopoly on performer tests anymore as if AIM was the only place in all of Los Angeles that could provide them.

Score one for choice.

~BB~

[AmyDaly]

Good. Now there won't be a monopoly on performer tests anymore as if AIM was the only place in all of Los Angeles that could provide them.

Score one for choice.

~BB~

Most doctors offices can do STD Tests and provide result that you can bring to set. These guys made it easier with fast Test results via a database and emails that producers could check on for convenience. How could you say good!!?

[BellaBellucci]

Most doctors offices can do STD Tests and provide result that you can bring to set. These guys made it easier with fast Test results via a database and emails that producers could check on for convenience. How could you say good!!?

Because someone, or preferably someone(s) new, can now step up and do the same thing. How could you say that's bad? More choice is always better for everyone. Trust me, AIM is easily replaced.

Oh, and while I frown upon mandatory condom use, I hardly think it's a bad idea for the porn industry to show more realistic sexual safety practices.

~BB~

[AmyDaly]

There already are other choices!!! Its called go to your local doctors office. My very first test was provided to me by Dr Horowitz in LA. It was cheaper and took a week to get back to me, but that is not acceptable for the adult industry needs. All AIM did was give people in the industry a reliable central location to go to and fast results. Its not like you are forced to go to aim. I've worked with several people who brought tests from another company.

[MrsKellyPierce]

Most doctors offices can do STD Tests and provide result that you can bring to set. These guys made it easier with fast Test results via a database and emails that producers could check on for convenience. How could you say good!!?

Well said Amy!

[BellaBellucci]

There already are other choices!!! Its called go to your local doctors office. My very first test was provided to me by Dr Horowitz in LA. It was cheaper and took a week to get back to me, but that is not acceptable for the adult industry needs. All AIM did was give people in the industry a reliable central location to go to and fast results. Its not like you are forced to go to aim. I've worked with several people who brought tests from another company.

And I know many who have been told their test needs to come from AIM because it's easier for the studio (i.e. last minute shoots), plus the fact that the only place you could get quick test results was AIM sort of proves my point. There always needs to be more options.

What is it with trans performers and their fear of change anyway? If something better came along, would you still be loyal to AIM?

~BB~

[MrsKellyPierce]

And I know many who have been told their test needs to come from AIM because it's easier for the studio (i.e. last minute shoots), plus the fact that the only place you could get quick test results was AIM sort of proves my point. There always needs to be more options.

What is it with trans performers and their fear of change anyway? If something better came along, would you still be loyal to AIM?

~BB~

There is Aim and Talent Testing that do identical testing. I personally liked AIM when I was in the business. They were used to dealing with performers, treated you with respect, were efficient, and most of all in my opinion CARE.

[BellaBellucci]

There is Aim and Talent Testing that do identical testing. I personally liked AIM when I was in the business. They were used to dealing with performers, treated you with respect, were efficient, and most of all in my opinion CARE.

I just hope it all works out for the best, but I really think there is an opportunity here.

~BB~