If no one dated, then how will they ever fall in love, get married, and (possibly) have children? (Provided both are HIV free)
People are stupid. Some have unprotected sex. That doesn't mean people shouldn't date! It's more of the hookups and random sexual encounters you're talking about. I'm dating someone, and yet, wow, I don't have HIV! Go figure.

 So you don't go on dates, but you can go straight to the chapel and get married with out learning about your partner?! I've never heard such twoddle!! People don't just have sex on dates, sex is a monopoly that if you really want it you can get it anywhere - paying for it if you're that desperate. These are the areas that are more likely to cause concern. Dating in this debate is the more sensible outlook, as you are entering into a relationship, you learn about each other, and both parties will be so concerned about catching anything, it is a very slim chance that they will even contemplate having sex without using a condom. I think you are mistaking dating for one night stands.

 Dating does not lead to HIV. The person who doesn't where protection during sex is leading it.

 How the hell can just dating someone lead up to sex?

Not all relationships are about sex, some people just like being with other people and sharing time with them.

 DATING IS normal! Completely normal. Dating doesn't have to include sex... Just to be with another partner and sharing memories together..
The only way to get HIV is by unprotected sex. You should look for a good dating partner who'll stay true to you...

 Hey,
we should date to get married. Like everyone said SEX and DATING are two different things.

 Yes true

 If your that worried just make sure you always use protection. That way you always know your safe! No point locking yourself away from the world!

 Dating is great, just be safe or abstinent, until you are at least reasonably certain that you want to Marry someone. I think they still require blood tests for marriage or maybe that was last century.

 No. Dating is not wrong. Coitus leads to hiv, not dating. If you are wise and use protection then their is a good chance that you will not be inflicted with hiv or any STD for that matter.

 Your straw man argument doesn't float here.

 Dating isn't the same as having sex. Dating is getting to know that person and finding out the important things in life. Do you have common interests. Sex just messes up things. Wait until you are married.

 I'm against it because you just need protection and know it doesn't lead to HIV

 You're making a giant, illogical leap by saying dating leads to HIV. Dating is a social custom meant for people to get to know one another. Sex is not always the result, nor is HIV always the result of sex. It's like saying a woman can be become pregnant from being kissed, or one can get an STD from a toilet seat. One thing does not automatically lead to another. Many people date without it leading to sex.

 You my friend need to have more faith in humanity. Dating does not necessarily lead to anything other than dating. If you conduct yourself with respect and dignity then you will have no problem or fear of HIV. As long as you are always responsible then you will be okay! I think drinking plays more of a role in unprotected sex and irresponsibility than merely dating does!

 Dating and having sex are two different things. If two people never date haw are they to get to know each other?
You don't get HIV from dating or being around others. There is nothing wrong with dating, its a part of becoming an adult.