After all, other major websites already cater to the this topic:
Many sperm donors have joined these and other sites and gotten great support. But they cater to the interests of the donor-conceived and sperm donors who don’t mind going public. It’s my belief that the vast majority of sperm donors do not want their identities revealed.
I have genuine empathy for those who finding out by surprise that the father who raised them didn’t contribute DNA. I know many donor conceived individuals feel immense curiosity about their donors. Many donors will happily make contact with you, and that’s great. However:
Many sperm donors do not want contact with their offspring.
This site is for those guys, and people who understand that this point of view is equally valid.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not an absolutist. While some sperm donors may want no contact at all whatsoever, others may agree to limited amounts such as:
- revealing medical information only
- limited amounts of contact
- limited means of contact (email only, phone only)
Not every sperm donor wants to go on TV, filmed at long table with twenty of his offspring. For me personally, the thought gives me nightmares.