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The sequel to "You've got mail": "You've got STD!"

By Amy Bennett 1 comment

January 29, 2009, 9:00 AM — Admittedly, it's embarassing to tell someone that you may have exposed them to sexually transmitted diseases. That's why you can now do it from the comfort and safety of your own home, via e-cards! It's better than not telling them at all, I guess, but it does seem a trifle, um, impersonal. Keep reading...

Amy Bennett is ITworld's managing editor. Follow her on Google+ and Twitter @atbennett

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Anonymous 2 years ago

Well in theory it sounds like a good idea with so many STDs getting passed around out there but are people that promiscuous that if they get one they need an email to tell them who it's from?? And won't this get abused like crazy. I know there are tons of stupid kids that will be like you've got herpes and stuff. Seems like this could end up being a spam machine or something.

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