I have to admit, so far I've had good experiences and that is why I entertained the idea...
Originally Posted by callejero1
Most of the time (unless you're very unlucky) you won't have any problems. Most of the time giving your contact information to a provider will have no ill effects.
Most of the time you won't catch HIV having unprotected sex with an HIV positive woman, either.
Smart hobbying is about managing risks. Determine what level of risk is acceptable to you, and make decisions accordingly. And your risk assessment may be different than mine, or anyone else's.