The Great Debate Tourny

Reilly · 08-30-2005, 11:57 PM

This is an idea that failed miserably, but I dont understand why, seems pretty simple to me. So Im returning to it.

Its a tournament where people Challenge eachother in debating skills. It's a 1 on 1 thing through each round, where we, the people, vote for the best debater to go through.

I'm going to try and keep this as free-flowing as possible, there will be reasonable deadlines, if a debater doesn't make the deadline with their post, they are kicked out. Different posters will be treated differently in terms of deadlines, as some of you post on here daily from work, and other's dont get on here as much. I dont expect anyone to free up time to specifically post here, but if you've been online a lot and havent made the deadline then it wont be extended.

So here's how it actually works:

Poster A vs Poster B- Eg topic: Should free music downloading be legal?

Poster A HAS to debate for it, Poster B HAS to debate against it.

We (Everyone who isnt involved in the actual match-up) will vote for the best debates.

Thing that should be taken into account when voting:

- Importantly, making 30 long posts to make the same point because you havent gotten it across properly is a no-no, voters should pick up on that.

The poster debating For, will start the debate. The poster debating Against, will respond. The debate posts should be concise, of fair length, and like I said, should definatel not involve reams and reams of pages of crap because you didnt express yourself properly and have to keep replying in order to get your point across.

Reilly · 08-31-2005, 12:02 AM

Who's signing up?

You'll be picked at random to face eachother with random topics. Anyone who has idea's for topics its very much welcome, let's try and keep them fresh, the War on Iraq could ramble on for years. Topics that have an end...

One · 08-31-2005, 12:43 AM

ok..i'm in..sign me up..doesn't matter which side..just lemme know the topic..
do i get time to prep?? or how long or fast do i have to response to the debate?

Reilly · 08-31-2005, 10:57 AM

It looks like the final is going to be Me vs You haha.

I'll figure out more stuff as soon as we get some people signed up. You'll have time to prepare, maybe like a week.

Tyler Durden · 08-31-2005, 11:11 AM

I am absolutely rubbish at this kind of stuff, but this is a pretty damn good idea so if it helps I'll give it a bash.

Reilly · 08-31-2005, 12:15 PM

Thanks Dog!

4 people would be good.

Justin Zane · 08-31-2005, 02:57 PM

I'm game

Miakal · 08-31-2005, 04:52 PM

I'll do it, sure.

We should aim for a few more if possible.

Reilly · 08-31-2005, 04:56 PM

8? I hope it doesnt grow much bigger.

Miakal · 08-31-2005, 04:57 PM

8 would be good, I think.

08-30-2005, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reilly Ad by Google Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,099 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 8	The Great Debate Tourny This is an idea that failed miserably, but I dont understand why, seems pretty simple to me. So Im returning to it. Its a tournament where people Challenge eachother in debating skills. It's a 1 on 1 thing through each round, where we, the people, vote for the best debater to go through. I'm going to try and keep this as free-flowing as possible, there will be reasonable deadlines, if a debater doesn't make the deadline with their post, they are kicked out. Different posters will be treated differently in terms of deadlines, as some of you post on here daily from work, and other's dont get on here as much. I dont expect anyone to free up time to specifically post here, but if you've been online a lot and havent made the deadline then it wont be extended. So here's how it actually works: Poster A vs Poster B- Eg topic: Should free music downloading be legal? Poster A HAS to debate for it, Poster B HAS to debate against it. We (Everyone who isnt involved in the actual match-up) will vote for the best debates. Thing that should be taken into account when voting: - Importantly, making 30 long posts to make the same point because you havent gotten it across properly is a no-no, voters should pick up on that. The poster debating For, will start the debate. The poster debating Against, will respond. The debate posts should be concise, of fair length, and like I said, should definatel not involve reams and reams of pages of crap because you didnt express yourself properly and have to keep replying in order to get your point across.
	Give it time

08-31-2005, 12:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Reilly Ad by Google Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,099 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 8	Who's signing up? You'll be picked at random to face eachother with random topics. Anyone who has idea's for topics its very much welcome, let's try and keep them fresh, the War on Iraq could ramble on for years. Topics that have an end...
	Give it time

08-31-2005, 10:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Reilly Ad by Google Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,099 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 8	It looks like the final is going to be Me vs You haha. I'll figure out more stuff as soon as we get some people signed up. You'll have time to prepare, maybe like a week.
	Give it time

08-31-2005, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Reilly Ad by Google Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,099 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 8	Thanks Dog! 4 people would be good.
	Give it time

08-31-2005, 04:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Miakal Senior Monk Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 10,342 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 19	I'll do it, sure. We should aim for a few more if possible.
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08-31-2005, 12:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
One Magician Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 591 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 4	ok..i'm in..sign me up..doesn't matter which side..just lemme know the topic.. do i get time to prep?? or how long or fast do i have to response to the debate?

08-31-2005, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Justin Zane Indy Wrestler Status: Offline Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 60 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 4	I'm game

08-31-2005, 04:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Reilly Ad by Google Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,099 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 8	8? I hope it doesnt grow much bigger.
	Give it time

08-31-2005, 04:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Miakal Senior Monk Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 10,342 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 19	8 would be good, I think.
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The Great Debate Tourny

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