Selling Genius DNA

[luvmy3]

Thank you for being serious. She is only 4, but the types of tests they can do at her age she is testing very high. I took IQ tests years ago and it was high, I don't remember what, I am guessing I'll have to take new ones. But from what I hear so far its not only about IQ. Resume, talents etc., can be big factors since people look at that. And I do think musical ability can be passed down to offspring, etc.

I don't know, what about your SO? Did she contribute to the genius of your 4 year old? It does take 2 you know I guess if you could prove that your SO is a dimwit and you are the true contributing genius then maybe.

 

[monkeybug]

I was just hoping to get a few posters to get some serious feed back on this.
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Well I'm not a statistician or a genius (I'm not even smart enough to know for sure if I spelled statistician right....) but I'm guessing that the odds that there are a few genius' with info. on donating their smarty pants DNA on a Disney board aren't in your favor.
Snarky? On the community board? Great odds!
Genius looking to make a few bucks by selling off their umm...genetic material? Maybe not so much.

 

[Handbag Lady]

I can take it, I said its ok to be funny or snarky, since I expected to get that anyway, I was just hoping to get a few posters to get some serious feed back on this.

And yes I realize it is slightly amusing too, but I am really doing this. I do have 1 issue with my medical history that I am hoping is not a deal breaker. I have a condition that I am finding out is pretty low probability to pass on to offspring anyway, but I don't know yet, it may be a deal killer for my DNA. My situation (condition) is not serious with me, but some people that have this condition it can be quite devastating.

Arrogance? Braggadocio, perhaps? A slight case of hubris formed with some pomposity? Please, we're just dying to know.

 

[DisneyCowgirl]

I said it had to be funny, that's not really funny.

Did you read the whole thing? It's definitely funny! Especially "I'd fire him too, but he makes a good margarita."

 

[dis-happy]

Not sure about the genius level of someone who doesn't know the difference between "perked" and "piqued". Just sayin'....

 

[kirbsam]

first of all, what in gods name is the equivalent of a phd.

 

[Sarah_Rose]

I want to know what the "equivalent of a PhD" is. I have a real PhD from a real university (but in a subject that was more interest than actual marketable skills... proves that having a PhD doesn't make you smart ) and my curiousity is killing me.

 

[IdesOmarch]

Arrogance? Braggadocio, perhaps? A slight case of hubris formed with some pomposity? Please, we're just dying to know.

Crohn's Disease (But I have a very mild case, it hardly effects me at all. I did not even know I had it until I was in my late 30s.)

And Its not braggadocio or arrogant if its anonymous, its not like you know who I am, I'm really not trying to come across as pretentious, but to discuss this subject I realize it comes across that way.

 

[A_Princess'_Daddy]

One of my best friends in college did this to make money, and as I recall the compensation for men is on an entirely different plane than it is for women. I believe he was paid something on the level of $200 per "donation". At my school, the student paper routinely ran adds soliciting both egg donors and surrogates (it was Ivy League and our women were "in demand") and I recall thinking that the prices were insanely high even back then. Most were through private families seeking help, but a few were from "egg donor recruiters".

As I recall (and it was 11 years ago, and I haven't thought about it in years), he was limited to two donations per week and had to refrain from making other "donations or outright gifts" in between, since the sperm banks need to provide a certain count per specimen to their clients. There was also a maximum that he could "contribute" since the banks need to keep their stocks diverse.

I recall being aghast that he could have multiple "children" around the country, but apparently he had no such concerns. We've lost touch, so I don't know whether he regrets it now, but if I were you, I'd make sure that your daughter doesn't marry anybody conceived artificially in the future.

FWIW, he had a true genius IQ, was doing a real PhD at an Ivy League University (from which he also had his B.A.), was "attractive", and I don't seem to recall that it made a large difference in his compensation. I'm not sure what your PhD "equivalent" is, as there are few equivalencies, in my opinion. For example, a D.B.A. is not equivalent, nor is a J.D. or an M.D. All are valid, but they are not "equivalent".

If your "condition" is genetic, you may be eliminated from consideration from the start. Honestly I have no idea, but I doubt many people want to add pre-implantation screening to their A.I. expenses so keeping those known issues out of the pool might be a standard approach.

It would also be fair to say that I didn't do much investigation on any of those points, but I have a pretty good memory and we were pretty close, so assuming he was telling the truth at the time, and that you are seriously considering this, that will give you a baseline from which to start. Personally I wouldn't ever do it.

 

[tar heel]

I think Chrohn's is probably going to be a dealbreaker regardless of your IQ. It's on the life insurance question list right up there with AIDS.

Let's see . . . I have a parent, two aunts, two first cousins, a great aunt and three second cousins with either Chrohn's or Ulcerative Colitis diagnoses. Either there's a congenital element to bowl disease or there was something serious in the water for literally decades.

 

[crashbb]

Anyone have any experience with donors? And this whole process? This is actually my SO's idea. (And I am really not trying to be pretentious with this thread, this is serious so no flames please, unless you have something funny and snarky to say which is OK.)

I am in the process of starting this, I think. My child is testing genius level, I haven't taken an IQ test in a while, but it should test at a minimum high IQ. But my resume/list of qualifications is extensive, I won't list my degrees, but I have the equivalent of a PHD, both degrees from my home state's primary colleges, classical piano player and there are other things I won't list to keep the pretentiousness of this thread down to a minimum.

One question is, if you were in the market would you prefer a quality list of qualifications with your sample, or would you prefer anonymous, or would you only do it through someone you knew personally?

I hear the money can be quite good, so this is what perked my interest, and SO's she is always about the $$$$ .

Does anyone know anyone that makes money doing this? Do you know any quality fertility clinics and/or agencies that do this? I have found a few online, but I am thinking about going through one of my doctors and finding some clinic in Beverly Hills or something. Thanks for indulging me.

So, your home state only offers two degrees and you have both of them?? This sentence makes no sense.

Oh, and Chron's pretty much ensures that they won't want your donation.

 

[NaLisa]

Well, here ya go. Info from The Sperm Bank of California for potential donors:

How to Qualify

We welcome men of all ethnicities and backgrounds as donors. You are eligible to start the donor screening process if you meet the following requirements:

between the ages of 18 and 40

be at least 5 feet 7 inches

must live or work within 25 miles of our downtown Berkeley office

must be a high school graduate

must be able to legally work in the US

can visit our downtown Berkeley office, at least once a week, during lab hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 3:00pm and Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm

are able to make a one-year commitment to the program (two semesters for students)

are able to provide medical information about both sides of your genetic family

have no chronic health problems


In order to comply with tissue bank licensing regulations, we cannot accept donor applicants who have been exposed to or infected with HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HTLV, syphilis, genital herpes, or genital warts.

http://thespermbankofca.org/pages/page.php?pageid=11&cat=11

 

[crashbb]

Well, here ya go. Info from The Sperm Bank of California for potential donors:

How to Qualify

We welcome men of all ethnicities and backgrounds as donors. You are eligible to start the donor screening process if you meet the following requirements:

between the ages of 18 and 40

be at least 5 feet 7 inches

must live or work within 25 miles of our downtown Berkeley office

must be a high school graduate

must be able to legally work in the US

can visit our downtown Berkeley office, at least once a week, during lab hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 3:00pm and Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm

are able to make a one-year commitment to the program (two semesters for students)

are able to provide medical information about both sides of your genetic family

have no chronic health problems

In order to comply with tissue bank licensing regulations, we cannot accept donor applicants who have been exposed to or infected with HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HTLV, syphilis, genital herpes, or genital warts.

http://thespermbankofca.org/pages/page.php?pageid=11&cat=11

And there it is.

 

[cm8]

first of all, what in gods name is the equivalent of a phd.

Player Hating Degree


Go for it Ides, nothings impossible

 

[drag n' fly]

Politics and religion have been replaced with you and monkeyboy....

 

[SaraJayne]

Oh I was totally going to look into this, as my whole families IQ's test well into the genius levels, but as I was backing my Bentley down the drive I accidentally ran over my crate of degree's from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and BYU. (I was int the process of moving it from the west wing to the east wing when Oprah stopped by for a chat (unannounced. So annoying!) and I set it down because it was SO heavy. Lot's in there and all that. I forgot all about it and left in the drive. Good thing I have that other crate full of all my other Phd's.)
So I went into my mansion to get the keys to my other Bentley (I'll donate the other to Goodwill later now that it has a scratch) and found my Nanny ironing my money in the front room. She was only ironing a million and it was taking her FOREVER. I told her it was inappropriate for her to be doing that in the front room, that's what the servants quarters were for, and she should have been wrapped up with it by now. It was only a million. Sheesh! So hard to find good help.
Anyway, my kids were working on their Nobel prize winning experiment in the Chem. lab. (Nothing special, just a fuel alternative of which the by product has been proven to cure cancer...and poverty) and they told me that the stupid Nanny had neglected to feed them lunch! The nerve! They are professional athletes and will be participating in the upcoming olympics, they need nutritional meals served in a timely manner. I immediately called my chef to go into the kitchen and prepare them a fresh 100% organic and local meal. It was taking him forever because the cow wouldn't stand still and he's such a bad shot. I'd fire him too, but he makes a good margarita.
So by the time the kids were eating and I was finished admonishing all the help, it was past noon and I had to prepare for my swimsuit shoot with sports illustrated, so I never did get to go find out about selling genius DNA.
Let me know what you find out. I could really use the money to fund my husbands campaign fund when he runs for President next year.
(I hope he doesn't get elected though...that White house is soooo Old and puny! And it's NOT in a good school district.)

You're awesome!

Best post of the day.

 

[MariDisney]

I hear the money can be quite good, so this is what perked my interest, and SO's she is always about the $$$$ .

I would say if you use the phrase "perked my interest" instead of "piqued my interest" you're not all that smart.

Snarky enough?

 

[kirbsam]

I would say if you use the phrase "perked my interest" instead of "piqued my interest" you're not all that smart.

Snarky enough?

that is a pathetic attempt at being snarky. please make a better effort next time.

 

[drag n' fly]

Oh I was totally going to look into this, as my whole families IQ's test well into the genius levels, but as I was backing my Bentley down the drive I accidentally ran over my crate of degree's from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and BYU. (I was int the process of moving it from the west wing to the east wing when Oprah stopped by for a chat (unannounced. So annoying!) and I set it down because it was SO heavy. Lot's in there and all that. I forgot all about it and left in the drive. Good thing I have that other crate full of all my other Phd's.)
So I went into my mansion to get the keys to my other Bentley (I'll donate the other to Goodwill later now that it has a scratch) and found my Nanny ironing my money in the front room. She was only ironing a million and it was taking her FOREVER. I told her it was inappropriate for her to be doing that in the front room, that's what the servants quarters were for, and she should have been wrapped up with it by now. It was only a million. Sheesh! So hard to find good help.
Anyway, my kids were working on their Nobel prize winning experiment in the Chem. lab. (Nothing special, just a fuel alternative of which the by product has been proven to cure cancer...and poverty) and they told me that the stupid Nanny had neglected to feed them lunch! The nerve! They are professional athletes and will be participating in the upcoming olympics, they need nutritional meals served in a timely manner. I immediately called my chef to go into the kitchen and prepare them a fresh 100% organic and local meal. It was taking him forever because the cow wouldn't stand still and he's such a bad shot. I'd fire him too, but he makes a good margarita.
So by the time the kids were eating and I was finished admonishing all the help, it was past noon and I had to prepare for my swimsuit shoot with sports illustrated, so I never did get to go find out about selling genius DNA.
Let me know what you find out. I could really use the money to fund my husbands campaign fund when he runs for President next year.
(I hope he doesn't get elected though...that White house is soooo Old and puny! And it's NOT in a good school district.)

Now THIS is postworthy stuff for the CB!

 

[IdesOmarch]

One of my best friends in college did this to make money, and as I recall the compensation for men is on an entirely different plane than it is for women. I believe he was paid something on the level of $200 per "donation". At my school, the student paper routinely ran adds soliciting both egg donors and surrogates (it was Ivy League and our women were "in demand") and I recall thinking that the prices were insanely high even back then. Most were through private families seeking help, but a few were from "egg donor recruiters".

As I recall (and it was 11 years ago, and I haven't thought about it in years), he was limited to two donations per week and had to refrain from making other "donations or outright gifts" in between, since the sperm banks need to provide a certain count per specimen to their clients. There was also a maximum that he could "contribute" since the banks need to keep their stocks diverse.

I recall being aghast that he could have multiple "children" around the country, but apparently he had no such concerns. We've lost touch, so I don't know whether he regrets it now, but if I were you, I'd make sure that your daughter doesn't marry anybody conceived artificially in the future.

FWIW, he had a true genius IQ, was doing a real PhD at an Ivy League University (from which he also had his B.A.), was "attractive", and I don't seem to recall that it made a large difference in his compensation. I'm not sure what your PhD "equivalent" is, as there are few equivalencies, in my opinion. For example, a D.B.A. is not equivalent, nor is a J.D. or an M.D. All are valid, but they are not "equivalent".

If your "condition" is genetic, you may be eliminated from consideration from the start. Honestly I have no idea, but I doubt many people want to add pre-implantation screening to their A.I. expenses so keeping those known issues out of the pool might be a standard approach.

It would also be fair to say that I didn't do much investigation on any of those points, but I have a pretty good memory and we were pretty close, so assuming he was telling the truth at the time, and that you are seriously considering this, that will give you a baseline from which to start. Personally I wouldn't ever do it.

Thanks.

I'm really afraid its a dealbreaker too. I did hear that family history wasn't an indication, meaning more or less you are no more likely to get it from a family member than you would have it been at random. But I'm still researching it. I am lucky in that there are certain degrees of it, from not really effecting you at all, to crippling and needing bowels surgically removed. I happen to be on the not really effecting you at all side of it, so far. And I'm not going to do it unless its someone that needs a child. Most people that have the means to do that, and go to that much trouble to have a child, would most likely be good parents.

I'll let you know what I find out, I'm in touch with some cryo banks already and I'm sure they'll let me know shortly. I am assuming they will know right off if Crohns is a deal breaker.