Picking a side
Vote on the poll if you wish to take part in the debate, that way we can verify each persons position and keep a control. You CANNOT change your vote, so pick wisely.
*Challenge yourself, try arguing in favor of a position you'd normally be against
*Alternatively, you can also pick a side randomly, or simply try to fill up for the smaller team
Rules:
Every player has three weapons at his disposal: [Answer], [Attempt] and [Defense]
-[Answer] is what the player uses to establish his position on the subject, and to argue in its favor.
-Every player is only allowed ONE [Answer]. So write your [Answer] wisely.
-DO NOT quote any user in your answer
-Post format:
ANSWER
<argument goes here>
-[Attempt] is what the player uses to attack another player's point.
-Every player is allowed to write TWO [Attempt]s against another specific player.
-The first [Attempt] must be a reply to the rival's [Answer]
-The second [Attempt] must be a reply the rival's [Defense] against your previous [Attempt]
-You can use [Attempt] against as many players as you wish, as long as you keep it to two [Attempt]s max per rival.
-Post format:
<quote rival player's [Answer]>
ATTEMPT #1 @<rival's username>
<argument goes here>
and
<quote rival player's [Defense]>
ATTEMPT #2 @<rival's username>
<argument goes here>
-[Defense] is what the player uses to defend against another player's [Attempt]
-Every player is allowed to write TWO [Defense]s against another specific player.
-The first [Defense] must be a reply the rival's first [Attempt] against your [Answer]
-The second [Defense] must be a reply the rival's second [Attempt] against your first [Defense]
-You can use [Defense] against any players using [Attempt]s against your [Answer].
-Post format:
<quote rival player's [Attempt] #1>
DEFENSE #1 @<rival's username>
<argument goes here>
and
<quote rival player's [Attempt] #2>
DEFENSE #2 @<rival's username>
<argument goes here>
-You're allowed to edit your [Answer], [Attempt]s and [Defense]s as long as you specify what was edited (grammar, wrong numbers, etc...)
-Tag teams aren't allowed. Don't try to pick up where some other player left off when they were arguing/defending an answer. If you wish, start a new [Attempt] or [Answer] of your own with his points in mind.
Additional rules
1 - No personal attacks. This is just a game so keep it civil.
*Though personal attacks aren't allowed, it is completelly valid to question the morality of a certain position. Just DON'T use that to put into question the rival's own moral values. Remember that might not even be his real position on the subject.
2 - Only address arguments made INSIDE the thread. Do not take into consideration positions held by the user from previous debates or from any other thread. Again, remember that might not even be his actual beliefs.
3 - General commentary such as jokes, additions to a user's point or sharing interesting data are allowed. But, if you wish to argue with someone or make a point, follow the guidelines. Don't use this freedom to try and drag on an argument outside of the rules. Any comment ouside of the official format can be disconsidered when writing [Defense]'s and [Attempts]'s.
4 - Forum rules still apply. In case the ban hammer descends upon you after deciding, for some reason, to argue eugenics or how 09/11 was an inside job, don't complain. Just take it to the mods and the ban/review justice thread if you think it was unfair.
5 - There are no winners, but there are losers. They're the ones who break the rules.
Recommendations when arguing
-Don't be sarcastic, be objective
-Formulate your points properly, you have limited replies after all.
-Try predicting possible counter-arguments and adressing them before they're brought up. It can save you some replies.
-Avoid suggestive questions, try stating your point clearly (Instead of "Do you really think that X?" use something like "X is very unlikely, after all Y")
-Avoid fallacies and sophistry, you're just giving your opponent an opening.
-Instead of accusing someone of using fallacies or flawed logic, try explaining to them exactly why what they said is incorrect.
-Avoid using links in your arguments, instead explicitly state the information you wish to use (Ex: "Institute X made a research on Y pointing out that Z")
Nobody_Important You do not owe anyone an explanation. We can all own our actions like adults. If you wish to persuade, however, you must sometimes reluctantly wade into the battlefield with open arms. In the war of ideas, persuasion is one of the only true metrics of scorekeeping.
Bernkastel
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