There have been a lot of fantastic debates in this section of the forums, so I thought we could make things a bit more "interesting." Here's how it works: I will create profiles on which 2 people will debate one-on-one on a topic of their choosing. You will receive points based on 3 categories: argument strength, evidence, and refutation. Argument strength is just that - how strong are your arguments. Logical fallacies and cogency of the argument play a strong role here (so, is the argument "correct" and does it make sense). Your spelling and grammar are important to, so either get a browser with spell-check or put your comments in Word or something that can check your spelling. Evidence is articles or journals to which you can provide links to help support your argument. How reliable the evidence is also matters, so Wikipedia articles will not count towards evidence. Refutation means being able to counter what your opponent is saying. If you can point out flaws in their argument or present counter-examples to their arguments then you can get points in this category. The debate will go on until a predetermined score has been reached. The winner will have his or her best argument point merited - thus receiving 25 AP! ---- So, if you want to join, just put your name, the topic you would like to debate about, and how many points you would like to go to (I would suggest maybe 10 or 15 for right now, I'm not exactly sure how all the scoring will work out yet). Also include your stance on the topic. Once you have this info posted, you have just given out a challenge and anyone can challenge you. If you would like to challenge someone, then post your name, their name, and the topic. Feel free to create multiple challenges, so long as you can keep track of them all! Once two debaters have been matched, I'll post a link to the profile on which you guys will be debating.
I think that's everything, but here's an example of a challenge:
Name: Moegreche Topic: Does God exist? My stance: God does not exist!
If someone were to challenge me, then they would have to argue an opposing view to mine (in this case, that God does exist). So, let the debates begin, and if anything is unclear or if I've missed anything then let me know either on this thread or on my profile. Thanks, and happy debating!!
Okay, sokumon challenged me to debate that Jesus is NOT the Son of God. Stance: I believe that he IS the Son of God for numerous reasons. Of course I will state them when the debate is set up!
Okay, so XCoheedX and sokumon on Jesus being the son of god. I think sokumon should go first because we need to see how he's going to approach this argument. There are two ways I can think of, well three, but I don't want some of them to happen :P Anyway, your profile is: Happy Debating!
Oh, we also have Pfhoripfhy and 6862837 debating on global warming. Pf, you will start and here's your debate: ohhhh wait a minute here. Your first stance, 686, was that "global warming is real and it does effect our planet" but now you're challenging Pf that it's not real. You can certainly debate either side, I don't mind, but just let me know that's actually what you want to do before I set it up. Also, the Masquerade had wanted to challenge you, but he needed you to elaborate it sounded like. You guys just let me know on my profile who wants to challenge who on what. Thanks!!
I'm confused, necromancer. what exactly are your stances on the stated topics? I would gladly start debating you, but I don't know where you are coming from on those topics.
KING is right. The resolution is just a statement to be agreed with or disagreed with. Affirm is I am for the resolution. Negate I am against the resolution. However, I would be willing to do it on either side of the first two if you wanted. *On a side note, affirmatives generally go first in a debate.
Arax_Nisanu, stating that animal death for clothing product is cruel, well, its just an opinionated statement. It cannot be debated on really but I do have a stance on:
~Something being "wrong" shouldn't be banned (shouldn't is also opinionated) ~How it is not to be stopped anytime soon
NOTE: I really have to position on this as it is opinionated and short and has much to do with morality so sources of information wil be hard but I am up for the challenge.
@Arax, I'll debate with you on evolution, but I don't know your stance. I actually believe in both, but I could debate either way....although debating on the side of creationism will be pretty much impossible unless you are religion that believes in God.
