BAY WINDOWS — Apr 3 — Since its launch 7 years ago Manhunt became one of the largest gay websites in the US. In the last few years it has gone international. Manhunt currently operates in more than 100 countries, and there are 1.3 million subscribers worldwide. Manhunt has been targeted by those claiming that Internet cruising puts gay men at higher risk of HIV transmission. Massachusetts Department of Public Health's (DPH) may be the first health department to partner with Manhunt. "Manhunt really shows leadership in the industry from recognizing that they had a role in supporting the public health and individual health of their members," said Kevin Cranston, who heads the (DPH) HIV/AIDS Bureau. "People are going to do what they're going to do. I'm not encouraging them to be unsafe. In fact I'm doing what I can do to help them be safe", said Jonathan Crutchley, Manhunt co-founder. This June Manhunt will also launch a new venture, OnTheHunt.com, the company's first porn site.
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