GTP Mass-Debating Contest Thread!

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blue_sharky39
You guys do realise that whichever team has Famine is guaranteed to win, don't you? :p
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Might I suggest approaching an arguement from a different angle?

Rather than promote your arguement, perhaps punch holes through the opposing teams?
 
Talentless
I may or may not participate. It depends on the time given for each side. I might not be able to research and formulate arguments if there will only be a few hours to do so, even a few days. So I suggest that topics be established as far in advance as possible. I also have never heard of a debate format where opponents ask questions of one another. I'm concerned with it since it could be used to compel answering irrelevant points, or be like the infamous "when did you stop beating your wife" question and either force a complicated anwer or have to be avoided. Avoiding questions might effect points. Rules need to be clear. Of course, in debate, asking questions may be part of the strategy, usually to show an opponent doesn't have an answer, but I think they should be in rebuttals. Also, I think extending the length from 200 words wouldn't hurt. 500 would be better to me, but a bit less is ok. Also, quotes from an opponent should not count unless they are with in the argument itself, as in embedded in a sentence therein. If it's part of a bulletin list, or a section being addressed, then I wouldn't count it. Finally, it should be 200+ words per point addressed.
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Okay, but the 200 word limit was a test of condensing the arguement.

How does 400 sound?

Also, amendments made throughout the thread.
 
live4speed
I wouldn't be so sure, have you seen members like Duke and danoff in their stride, they can certainly hold thier own. As great at facts and at proving people wrong Famine is, I wouldn't say he's the most likely to convince me of changing my opinion on a matter where neither view is actually wrong. He's one of the best yes, but I'd be more worried about coming up against danoff to be honest.
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Thanks for the kind words.

You know, I've got to say that I'm enjoying the pre-game show on this one. The speculation as to who wil be the best Mass-Debater is really interesting. Is Famine over-rated? Isn't he? Who knows? The only way to know is if we put him to the test... tune in later folks when the teams battle it out in prime time! Now for a word from our sponsors.

Someone needs to start Fantasy Mass-Debating so that they can draft their dream team of Mass-Debaters.
 
Well, Famine has a rather unique style when it comes to mass-debating...
 
He does indeed, well being a fat lesbian he's bound to be different to the majority of us.
 
I don't know. Maybe random, or I might save time by putting you into (roughly even) teams myself.

Edit: Okay, 6 teams of three it is. Entry has closed.
 
hmm i cant wait to see who im debating with! im very biased you know.....
 
I'd like to say that if he's not competing, Swift would make an excellent judge.

And I'd also be glad to be a judge myself, as indicated in my first post here, if that will be more helpful. Though I'd hate to seem like I'm chickening out...
 
Duke
I'd like to say that if he's not competing, Swift would make an excellent judge.

And I'd also be glad to be a judge myself, as indicated in my first post here, if that will be more helpful. Though I'd hate to seem like I'm chickening out...
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If you really would rather be a judge, that's fine.

I just hope you can sleep at night, when people think you're chickening out and the team order is ruined.

:guilty:
 
ultrabeat
If you really would rather be a judge, that's fine.

I just hope you can sleep at night, when people think you're chickening out and the team order is ruined.

:guilty:
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No, I'm happy to compete! I just saw that Talentless was listed as the only judge, compared to 18 contestants, and I thought that's where the greater need might lie.

I'd just as soon debate.
 
I'm up for being a judge, although I'm sure you guys would like to find someone you all feel as being more qualified.
 
Duke
No, I'm happy to compete! I just saw that Talentless was listed as the only judge, compared to 18 contestants, and I thought that's where the greater need might lie.

I'd just as soon debate.
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I've PM'ed around a few people to offer the position. So long as we have an odd number (preferably five), we're good to go.

Jjacks, you're hired!
 
There are still lots of folks around who would make good judges. Sage, for example, should be volunteering. I'd like to see ledhed judge, I'm sure it would be amusing at the very least. More folks who might want to sign up are ///M, Solid, Kent, Carl, Poverty, Wolfe, Pako, YSSMAN,... the list goes on. Maybe we'll have to start filling some PM boxes and twist a few arms.

I'd be happy to judge as well, but I think I'd prefer to debate.
 
danoff
There are still lots of folks around who would make good judges. Sage, for example, should be volunteering. I'd like to see ledhed judge, I'm sure it would be amusing at the very least. More folks who might want to sign up are ///M, Solid, Kent, Carl, Poverty, Wolfe, Pako, YSSMAN,... the list goes on. Maybe we'll have to start filling some PM boxes and twist a few arms.
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I'd second nearly all of those choices for judge seats.
 
I also think that you can switch out, like we do in the Drift forums. The judges can compete, they simply don't judge that particular event. The next event the judge but don't participate, and so on. It works pretty well.

Basically, I'm just saying there's no reason to thing that if you're a judge once you're stuck as a judge forever. :)
 
danoff
There are still lots of folks around who would make good judges. Sage, for example, should be volunteering. I'd like to see ledhed judge, I'm sure it would be amusing at the very least. More folks who might want to sign up are ///M, Solid, Kent, Carl, Poverty, Wolfe, Pako, YSSMAN,... the list goes on. Maybe we'll have to start filling some PM boxes and twist a few arms.

I'd be happy to judge as well, but I think I'd prefer to debate.
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That's better, otherwise I'd be
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I've sent PMs to-
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Don't forget to twist a few arms of your own :dopey:
 
Oh jeez, my modem died, please resize the pic, and also when exactly do we start?
 
Will the judging be based around a certain criteria or will it be based on the judges to depict their own methods or will the judges work together as a team to come to a final decision?

Judging could be like the American democracy. The panel of judges will give favor to one side as opposed to the other. A count is then taken by the appointed judge to make the call. In a way sort of like our own judicial system where majority rules.
 
Sorry, I’ve somehow missed this thread for the past few days – count me in! :) I’d prefer to compete, but I’ll judge if need be.
 
I'm honored if I can be either, but if judging, I think that the participants should feel the judge is someone who is impartial and qualified, at least enough. I'd rather let people have a vote on my worthiness, and that of other's, than to be appointed the position. Oh, and I won't be online for a bit. So, later.
 
I'd be happy to be a judge and since I really dont know any of you I can guarantee there'll be no bias unless of course Jack competes which would be highly unlikely.
 
I've been busy last few days, so I missed out too. I already PM'd ultrabeat, but I would be glad to serve as one of the judges.

Can't wait to see the make-up of the teams. It would've been fun to participate as a debater, but as one of the judges, I could have better chance of winning. :trouble: j/k :lol:
 
I'd be willing to put in an effort as a judge, primarily because I don't have the time to be on a team.

There was concern about where to put these threads, so how about creating a temporary sub-forum in the Rumble Strip for them?

Finally, I think that two hundred words is not enough to put together a point for a debate. I think it should be three hundred minimum, four-fifty maximum.

I'll leave you all alone for a little while now.
 

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