Richard Branson to launch the world’s first dyslexic-only sperm bank - Sensationalist Headlines

Source: [url]https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/worlds-first-dyslexic-only-sperm-bank[/url] [QUOTE]I'm excited to reveal that on May 2nd I will be launching the world’s first dyslexic sperm bank in London. Why? Up until very recently some sperm banks have rejected donors that have dyslexia. To me, this is absurd when you think that some of the most successful people in the world are dyslexic. Rather than being seen as a weakness, dyslexia should be seen as a strength. As I know from first-hand experience, school can be tough if you don’t get the right help. But I think it’s important to not let it hold you back. Dyslexia has been a massive help for me personally; it makes me think creatively and laterally, two major factors that helped me create Virgin and build a global brand. Dyslexia is a different way of thinking, not a disadvantage and it shouldn’t stop young people from achieving success and striving to make their dreams a reality. Just look at what these amazing dyslexic people have achieved…[/QUOTE]

Is this kind of like those grocery stores that only sell /slightly/ damaged goods?

[QUOTE=ZakkShock;52038968]Is this kind of like those grocery stores that only sell /slightly/ damaged goods?[/QUOTE] Ara jasus now that's a bit of a fucked way of representing us dyslexics :c Sure sometimes we talk about the gender dystonia but sure it's grand like.

Is March 31st the new April Fool's?

I didn't realize that Dyslexia was genetic. I figured it was just a random psychological/neural thing.

[QUOTE=froztshock;52039007]I didn't realize that Dyslexia was genetic. I figured it was just a random psychological/neural thing.[/QUOTE] Psychological and neural conditions can most definitely be inherited.

Oh great, another bank to be overdrawn at

I thought the title sounded weird but since they normally reject dyslexic donors it actually sounds like a nice idea.

what about other learning disabilities, dysgraphia/dyspraxia etc? are those also banned at sperm banks?

[QUOTE=kariko;52039111]I thought the title sounded weird but since they normally reject dyslexic donors it actually sounds like a nice idea.[/QUOTE] But why though? It would seem rather mean to intentionally get a child with dyslexia, wouldn't it?

Yeah that's nice, deliberately select so your child has a developmental disorder.

No offence but what is the incentive for people to go here if they want to have a child via this method? I don't get why you would go to a place where the selling point is that your child has a greater chance of inheriting dyslexia. The condition is nothing to be ashamed of, but I find it weird that you might actually choose to expose your child to inheriting it. Is the sperm going to be cheaper than other banks? If so, that just sort of presents a different problem because you're essentially saying people with dyslexia are worth less. Donating sperm isn't a human right, if your genes are considered high risk for a condition, it doesn't affect your life to be denied for donation. Maybe I'm not getting it, can anyone explain?

[QUOTE=carcarcargo;52039191]Yeah that's nice, deliberately select so your child has a developmental disorder.[/QUOTE] Now, while I am speaking from antidote and my dyslexic appears to be mild... from my experience dyslexia is not going to completely ruin your prospects of development or education. For me it's mostly affected my spelling and language learning skills - the first part can be dealt with fairly easily today, but languages is a lot trickier. That said I'm not sure what to think about this. I didn't even know you can pass on dyslexia through your genes.

I'm not classified as dyslexic, but I used to have a huge bad spelling score in on FP.

[QUOTE=froztshock;52039007]I didn't realize that Dyslexia was genetic. I figured it was just a random psychological/neural thing.[/QUOTE] Most psychological and neurological conditions are genetic. Autism, even high functioning, is almost entirely genetic for example.

[QUOTE=BlackMageMari;52039240]Now, while I am speaking from [B]antidote[/B] and my dyslexic appears to be mild...[/QUOTE] i have to ask, did you mean to do this as a way to underscore your point or was it unintentional

-snip, no way this isnt aprils fools- you guys know about timezones right

[QUOTE=BlackMageMari;52039240]Now, while I am speaking from antidote and my dyslexic appears to be mild... from my experience dyslexia is not going to completely ruin your prospects of development or education. For me it's mostly affected my spelling and language learning skills - the first part can be dealt with fairly easily today, but languages is a lot trickier. That said I'm not sure what to think about this. I didn't even know you can pass on dyslexia through your genes.[/QUOTE] It's not going to ruin their lives but it's still a disability, but it seems fairly fucked up to deliberately enhance the chance of kids having a disability. I understand wanting to promote awareness of dyslexia and fight discrimination but this is not the way to do it.

[QUOTE=Ninja Gnome;52039257]i have to ask, did you mean to do this as a way to underscore your point or was it unintentional[/QUOTE] ... fuck. This is partly why I'm becoming a programmer. They point out all spelling mistakes for you :v: [editline]31st March 2017[/editline] [QUOTE=carcarcargo;52039268]It's not going to ruin their lives but it's still a disability, but it seems fairly fucked up to deliberately enhance the chance of kids having a disability. I understand wanting to promote awareness of dyslexia and fight discrimination but this is not the way to do it.[/QUOTE] You do have a point there but I think the point is to try and pressure sperm banks that bar dyslexic people into accepting dyslexic doners.

[QUOTE=BlackMageMari;52039274] You do have a point there but I think the point is to try and pressure sperm banks that bar dyslexic people into accepting dyslexic doners.[/QUOTE] But why? Do we need to push them to accept huntingtons disease too? They might not be on the same magnitude but the idea is still the same. I don't see whats to be gained by enhancing the chance of kids having disorders

[QUOTE=carcarcargo;52039290]But why? Do we need to push them to accept huntingtons disease too? They might not be on the same magnitude but the idea is still the same. I don't see whats to be gained by enhancing the chance of kids having disorders[/QUOTE] Do you think then that people with conditions and disabilities shouldn't be allowed to donate sperm?

[QUOTE=BlackMageMari;52039307]Do you think then that people with conditions and disabilities shouldn't be allowed to donate sperm?[/QUOTE] Yes, I don't see the issue with this at all. Any parent would surely want the best for their child and would want to minimise the chance of disability where they can. There's no reason to artificially increase that chance when you can screen against it.

[QUOTE=carcarcargo;52039313]Yes, I don't see the issue with this at all. Any parent would surely want the best for their child and would want to minimise the chance of disability where they can. There's no reason to artificially increase that chance when you can screen against it.[/QUOTE] Does that mean then you think that people with conditions and disabilities shouldn't be allowed to have children, or should be actively discouraged?

[QUOTE=BlackMageMari;52039321]Does that mean then you think that people with conditions and disabilities shouldn't be allowed to have children, or should be actively discouraged?[/QUOTE] There's a big difference between going around forcibly sterilising disabled people and preventing them from donating to sperm banks. Preventing them from donating doesn't infringe on their day to day freedom in the slightest.

[QUOTE=carcarcargo;52039327]There's a big difference between going around forcibly sterilising disabled people and preventing them from donating to sperm banks. Preventing them from donating doesn't infringe on their day to day freedom in the slightest.[/QUOTE] I wasn't implying that, I was asking you a genuine question. I wanted to know. I myself am trying to work out the implications of the sperm bank. Sorry if I came off aggressive - this issue is close to home.

[quote]To me, this is absurd when you think that [B]some of the most successful people in the world are dyslexic[/B]. [/quote] This article kept on repeating this point, and yet they didn't bring up a single name or discrete example. Hmmm.

[QUOTE=B!N4RY;52039479]This article kept on repeating this point, and yet they didn't bring up a single name or discrete example. Hmmm.[/QUOTE] It showed imagines of Einstein and the like. Though they should have mentioned them by name. And should have stated that they were likely geniuses that overcame their disabilities - they were not enhanced by them. For the most part, anyway.

[QUOTE=BlackMageMari;52039506]It showed imagines of Einstein and the like. Though they should have mentioned them by name. And should have stated that they were likely geniuses that overcame their disabilities - they were not enhanced by them. For the most part, anyway.[/QUOTE] Never heard about Einstein being dyslexic, I think Leonardo Da Vinci was though, same with Thomas Edison.

[QUOTE=Arc Nova;52039528]Never heard about Einstein being dyslexic, I think Leonardo Da Vinci was though, same with Thomas Edison.[/QUOTE] That's because none of those three people are dyslexic. Anecdotes along the lines of "Einstein never learned to speak until he was four" or "Einstein was a middle school drop out" are all bullshit madeup stories.

Artificially creating struggle to push children to strive for "greatness" is disgusting.