Tell us what's it like to be a young gay or bisexual man today -- and earn up to $30

If you are a gay or bisexual man, you may be approached in the next 2-3 months by someone asking you to fill out a survey asking what it's like being a young gay or bisexual man today.

You will be told that:

* The Young Men's Survey is a major study examining how gay and bisexual men are dealing with critical issues confronting them today. The goal of the study is to better understand the experience of young gay and bisexual men in order to gather information that can be used to develop AIDS education programs to prevent the spread of HIV.

* The survey asks questions about sexuality, dating and relationships, AIDS, coming out, and discrimination.

* All participants must be gay or bisexual men between the ages of 18 and 27, live in the Austin area, and continue to live here for the next year.

* Your participation and all info collected is completely confidential.

* You will be paid $10 for mailing in each completed questionnaire .

* You will be mailed two more questionnaires over the next three years, for which you will be paid $10 again for completing and mailing in.

* You may withdraw from the survey at any time by simply not returning the questionnaire.

You don't have to wait to be approached to fill out a survey. If you meet all of the qualifications listed above, you can call any of the following recruiters for a survey: David: 490-7485 pager, Lewis: 707-0785, Miguel: 441-4434, Brett: 837-5050, Brian: 480-0296, Ben: 453-1410, Oscar: 707-8513, Greg: 479-8949, Ronnie: 480-0396, Lee: 301-2143, Kevin: 454-1362, Michael: 441-0821, Preston: 326-4124, Al: 323-2303, or Ernest: 479-6854.

Remember: All info collected in the survey will be used to design more effective AIDS prevention programs for young gay and bisexual men here in Austin. Thanks.

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