Games have long been the means to teach people various topics ranging from reading for children to training pilots how to fly. In an article from the New York Times an online game will jump on the bandwagon as a new way of educating the public about H.I.V. This strategy has much to do with the popularity for the gaming industry and internet sources, such as YouTube. This educational game, from the website www.posornot.com, is intended to break social stigma by presenting pictures and bios of people of various ages and cultures then asking the player if he/she thinks that person is H.I.V. positive.

Although this tactic is directed at the younger generations, it could gain popularity with parents since it could be taken in one of two ways: as a benefit to sex education or as too upfront and controversial. Take a look and see what you think.

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