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My fellow men, you really do exist, although you wouldn’t know it based on the ratio of Mommy sites to Daddy ones.

Now don’t get me wrong: I believe everyone needs a spot to congregate, collaborate, and cooperate, and nobody – NOBODY – should support moms more than the dads who “work” right alongside them, raising well-adjusted kids who know their alphabets, eat their vegetables, and will grow up to be President.

But where’s the love for dear ol’ dad online?

Has the parental pendulum swung so far askew that everyone assumes moms are the only ones with parenting issues on their minds? That dads aren’t interested, or don’t care?

Are there unique challenges to being a Mom? Certainly, but the same holds true for dads. And while it is wonderful that the moms have so many places to podcast, blog, share stories, and purchase merchandise, there’s a shortage of sites focused on the topics and discussions that dads, granddads, uncles, and other father figures want to cover.

And that’s why we are here.

Now, Digital Dads is not some call for equality, some maneuver to tip the scales in men’s favor. This website is a statement to let everyone know: Dads care too. We have stories to share and it’s important to share them. And we salute our fellow fellows out there who are blogging and podcasting about the fatherly experience, because whether it’s on our site or another one, we hope dads find a place where they can engage others and leverage this medium to improve their lives and the lives of their entire family.

Perhaps someday, mainstream media will recognize that moms aren’t the only one looking for affirmation or guidance on the web. Perhaps someday, marketers will remember that there are oftentimes two people in the household who can spend money on things for the kids.

Until then and beyond, Digital Dads will be right here.