David_Gerard comments on Open Thread, July 1-15, 2013 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: moral_dilemma 02 July 2013 08:03:21AM *  1 point [-]

A married couple has asked me to donate sperm and to impregnate the wife. They would then raise the child as their own, with no help from me. Would it be ethical or unethical for me to give them sperm? In particular, am I doing a service or a disservice to the child I would create?

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Comment author: Alsadius 03 July 2013 06:01:55PM 2 points [-]

Given that the child won't exist if you say no, it's hard to assert that they'd be worse off if you decline. Just make sure you don't get too clingy.