Sperm donors

[freeflybella 0]

This topic came up in conversation the other day, was curious what kind of guy would donate sperm?

The obvious answer? A *broke* guy.

But what's the real answer? Who are all these PhDs and Doctors and Lawyers out there donating their benevolent sperm to men with poor swimmers and single women or lesbians?

You?

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This topic came up in conversation the other day, was curious what kind of guy would donate sperm?

The obvious answer? A *broke* guy.

But what's the real answer? Who are all these PhDs and Doctors and Lawyers out there donating their benevolent sperm to men with poor swimmers and single women or lesbians?

You?

This kind of guy

Uni educated, not broke,
Has no desire to be a parent but can fully understand that some people do and cant be, so is more than happy to contribute, from a chromosomal level.

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
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[livendive 8]

I've considered it on several occasions, not for the money but for the happiness it could bring someone. It's not like I can't make more. Still, I haven't ever actually "pulled the trigger" and wouldn't be surprised if there's an age limit I'm approaching.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

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I've considered it on several occasions, not for the money but for the happiness it could bring someone. It's not like I can't make more. Still, I haven't ever actually "pulled the trigger" and wouldn't be surprised if there's an age limit I'm approaching.

Blues,
Dave

I think you are younger than me and I'm not to old

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[akarunway 1]

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This topic came up in conversation the other day, was curious what kind of guy would donate sperm?

The obvious answer? A *broke* guy.

But what's the real answer? Who are all these PhDs and Doctors and Lawyers out there donating their benevolent sperm to men with poor swimmers and single women or lesbians?

You?

You have been talking to my first wife haven't you?

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[shropshire 0]

Any old wanker can donate.

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

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Any old wanker can donate.

Of course - it just depends on where...

Seriously, given our litigious society, there's no way I would even consider it. I don't have the facts in front of me (research, anyone? LawRocket - FindLaw / GrokLaw?), but I have read of a case where an anonymous donor was identified and sued for child support (I believe this took place in California in the 90s).

Not only that, but the fertility clinics are essentially practicing Eugenics. Only the smartest and most "perfect" (wrt DNA) are allowed to "contribute".

In all, it doesn't seem worth the time and effort.

On the other hand, I'm up for "natural" donations if women are so inclined - please just sign this 30-page legal dcoument absolving me of any responsibility whatsoever, and we'll be in the bedroom shortly...

mh
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"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat."

[JackC 0]

No thanks.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2007/dec/04/gayrights.immigrationpolicy
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4397249.stm
http://math.berkeley.edu/~galen/popclk.html

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No thanks.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2007/dec/04/gayrights.immigrationpolicy
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4397249.stm
http://math.berkeley.edu/~galen/popclk.html

to be fair the paternity suit is his own damned fault,
and i dont care if some 18 year old person comes looking for me in the future I have no desire to be a parent so if they come looking when they're adults I dont mind

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[JackC 0]

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to be fair the paternity suit is his own damned fault,
and i dont care if some 18 year old person comes looking for me in the future I have no desire to be a parent so if they come looking when they're adults I dont mind

Maybe but I wouldn't trust a politician not to fuck you over or for a lawyer not to follow the money.

Anyway, the last thing this planet needs is more people.

[jcd11235 0]

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Anyway, the last thing this planet needs is more people.

True, but given that it's going to get more people, perhaps it's best that they be of above average intelligence whenever possible?

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[shropshire 0]

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You don't have to be a six-footer.
You don't have to have a great brain.
You don't have to have any clothes on. You're
A Catholic the moment Dad came,

Because

Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is great.
If a sperm is wasted,
God gets quite irate.

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

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True, but given that it's going to get more people, perhaps it's best that they be of above average intelligence whenever possible?

Interesting point. Nearly all of the complete wankers I've met don't seem to be that smart. So you're saying smart people need to crank one out for the good of the planet?

[SpeedRacer 1]

The Jerry Springer crowd are already poppin' em out like there's no tomorrow, often at age 16 or younger.

Maybe, for the sake of the gene pool, it would be nice if we had a few more intelligent wankers.

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The Jerry Springer crowd are already poppin' em out like there's no tomorrow, often at age 16 or younger.

Maybe, for the sake of the gene pool, it would be nice if we had a few more intelligent wankers.

We don't need more intelligent wankers, we need less dumb fuckers.

[jcd11235 0]

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True, but given that it's going to get more people, perhaps it's best that they be of above average intelligence whenever possible?

Interesting point. Nearly all of the complete wankers I've met don't seem to be that smart. So you're saying smart people need to crank one out for the good of the planet?

I'm not sure I would state it quite like that. I think the planet, as well as humans, would be better off with fewer people, not more. However, since that's not likely to happen, especially with prominent religions such as Catholicism discouraging birth control (one would think that, given the Pope's direct line to god, he might be endowed with a better understanding of an exponential growth curve, but I digress), it would make sense to stack the deck in favor of intelligence whenever possible.

My observations in life (in the US) is that those who are most intelligent are generally not the ones having lots of children.

Of course, I am assuming that intelligence has a significant genetic component, something I suspect, but do not know, to be true.

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[lawrocket 3]

There is a section of the California Family code that provicdes that a guy who provides sperm for fertility clinics is not liable for child support. Family Code section 7613(b). But it must be provided to a licensed physician for use in artificial insemination of someone other than his wife.

Basically, if you inseminate the fun way, then you will be liable for support. It doesn't matter whether there is an agreement signed - it is void as a matter of law (in California).

My wife is hotter than your wife.

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There is a section of the California Family code that provicdes that a guy who provides sperm for fertility clinics is not liable for child support. Family Code section 7613(b). But it must be provided to a licensed physician for use in artificial insemination of someone other than his wife.

Can he pick the "someone other than his wife"? I.e. Can a guy impregnate a long-time girlfriend in this manner without being on the hook for child support? If so, I expect that after the first couple times such an arrangement ends in an ugly manner, the code will be amended.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[Lucky... 0]

I think I'll donate, I've had a vasectomy so that'll keep em scratching for a long time.

[guppie01 0]

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I think I'll donate, I've had a vasectomy so that'll keep em scratching for a long time.

Nah, they'll test them first....

The whole process is actually very fascinating. Also being able to have the sperm shipped directly to ones home and inseminate with ones partner offers a more intimate experience.

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There is a section of the California Family code that provicdes that a guy who provides sperm for fertility clinics is not liable for child support. Family Code section 7613(b). But it must be provided to a licensed physician for use in artificial insemination of someone other than his wife.

Can he pick the "someone other than his wife"? I.e. Can a guy impregnate a long-time girlfriend in this manner without being on the hook for child support? If so, I expect that after the first couple times such an arrangement ends in an ugly manner, the code will be amended.

Blues,
Dave

Here in OZ the donations are anonymous, you have no idea who the recipients will be and (at present) they can not identify you.
I think if you give to a specific person, then the laws might just work against you in a paternity suit.

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[lawrocket 3]

Under the code - yep.

And I suspect your assertion at the end is correct.

My wife is hotter than your wife.

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I think I'll donate, I've had a vasectomy so that'll keep em scratching for a long time.

Nah, they'll test them first....

The whole process is actually very fascinating. Also being able to have the sperm shipped directly to ones home and inseminate with ones partner offers a more intimate experience.

g

Yea, I'm jokin..... had mine counted....must have taken then a long time to count to that many millions

[mnealtx 0]

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Also being able to have the sperm shipped directly to ones home and inseminate with ones partner offers a more intimate experience.

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Turkey baster?

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Also being able to have the sperm shipped directly to ones home and inseminate with ones partner offers a more intimate experience.

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Turkey baster?

ROFL

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