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A Debate about Debate
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From another thread:
So, what is debate?
A number of dictionary definitions mention words like argument, dispute, defend and attack - whilst others focus on words deliberation, consideration, pros and cons.
When you get people with diametrically opposed views trying to discuss issues like America, Roma, Israel, abortion - it isn't surprising if heat is generated - and theres a real question as to whether someone who has adopted a strong position on an issue is going to have their mind changed in an exchange that goes something like:
A) "Bush is a complete arsehole"
"Bush is the best thing since sliced bread - all hail Bush!"
A) No - he's an arsehole
Maybe for someone who is undecided it helps, though I can't see how - and maybe on some issues that people haven't thought about - the presentation of two opposing sets of viewpoints can help them decide where they stand.
Anyway, the question is this:
What is debate? How can it be done better on thesite?
Jim V wrote:In my eyes there are a number of people here who need to accept what debate is and not simply assume it's spouting a personal viewpoint and insulting others views
So, what is debate?
A number of dictionary definitions mention words like argument, dispute, defend and attack - whilst others focus on words deliberation, consideration, pros and cons.
When you get people with diametrically opposed views trying to discuss issues like America, Roma, Israel, abortion - it isn't surprising if heat is generated - and theres a real question as to whether someone who has adopted a strong position on an issue is going to have their mind changed in an exchange that goes something like:
A) "Bush is a complete arsehole"
"Bush is the best thing since sliced bread - all hail Bush!"A) No - he's an arsehole
Maybe for someone who is undecided it helps, though I can't see how - and maybe on some issues that people haven't thought about - the presentation of two opposing sets of viewpoints can help them decide where they stand.
Anyway, the question is this:
What is debate? How can it be done better on thesite?
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dont know what rules/framework to apply and how to keep it in place, but you do need to be flexible, get it right first time off or something will break and will probly be someones fist on a desk
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As well as debating debates, we should debate debates about debates. This one is not very good yet.