OT: A "real" FOF debate?

QuikSand · 04-30-2003, 02:20 PM

Since so many people here seem to be interested in discussing, debating, and arguing matters of all sorts, it strikes me... maybe we should try to host an actual, organized debate.

The idea - someone (one or more people) act as judges, and govern over a structured discussion of a particular topic. The judges set forth the question(s), define the parameters, and judge the outcome of the debate. Participants do, perhaps, some work in advance, and then make their arguments in the designate forum and manner. Presumaly, there would be some structure to this-- point/coubterpoint, judges' Q&A, that sort of thing.

I confess, my personal knowledge of formal debate is a little rusty and limited, but I'd be happy to take some organizational role, if needed. If anyone else out there has background in such things, I'm more than open to listening to how to set something like this up.

Seems to me that it woudl be easy to set this up to focus on a sports-related topic... though political or other issues aren;t at all off limits. I'm just trying to keep it ecumenical.

Any interest?

QuikSand · 04-30-2003, 02:20 PM

Hmm.. guess my thread title ought to read "FOFC Debate."

vex · 04-30-2003, 02:23 PM

Yes, it should.

Wow, this is pretty deep.

Marmel · 04-30-2003, 02:24 PM

Score one for vexroid.

Fritz?

vex · 04-30-2003, 02:27 PM

I'll be back in a couple of hours to continue this VERY intellectual debate

Fritz · 04-30-2003, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marmel
Score one for vexroid.

Fritz?

what?

Buzzbee · 04-30-2003, 02:30 PM

I think we SHOULD have a debate.

Topic:

DOES post count really matter? Wives and girlfriends of FOFC posters speak up!

Anrhydeddu · 04-30-2003, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by QuikSand
Hmm.. guess my thread title ought to read "FOFC Debate."

Thanks for that clarification. My first reaction that we certainly had been there, done that and do not want to ressurect that very dead horse.

Pyser · 04-30-2003, 02:31 PM

well, this is hardly an argument at all!

oh im sorry, this is complaints.

next, getting hit over the head lessons.

cthomer5000 · 04-30-2003, 02:35 PM

I would definitely be interested in being a participant. A very active one at that.

Kodos · 04-30-2003, 02:36 PM

I think the value of this idea is debatable.

**ducks**

John Galt · 04-30-2003, 02:48 PM

My background in organized debate is pretty extensive, but I'm not sure anything I know from that experience would be helpful. A debate on this forum would be "unique," to say the least. I would also worry that a selection of judges would be very problematic on many issues. Good luck, though.

And I would gladly participate if it means I get to ignore the growing pile of work on my desk a little longer.

Buzzbee · 04-30-2003, 02:51 PM

I nominate BuccAnreadyDoodyDo, John Galt, Mrs. Kippy, WSUCougar, and Senator as judges.

{Edit: Removed extra "and" to make better sense. It sounded like John Galt and Mrs. Kippy were an item!

}

sabotai · 04-30-2003, 02:52 PM

I hate all opinions, arguments and people. I think I'd make a great judge.

TroyF · 04-30-2003, 03:22 PM

Debate? Anytime, any topic.

TroyF

CamEdwards · 04-30-2003, 04:01 PM

eh, you know me... I don't really like to share my personal opinions on the board. I better stay out of this.

mckerney · 04-30-2003, 04:33 PM

I'll be a judge, but if not I'd probably join the bitchfest at one point or another.

GrantDawg · 04-30-2003, 05:21 PM

I'm better at oral debates than written (as anyone who has read my posts can attest).

mckerney · 04-30-2003, 05:24 PM

All I read from GrantDawg's last post:

I'm better at oral...than...anyone...

Vince · 04-30-2003, 05:24 PM

I'd be down to participate in a debate...I remember the general structure of Policy (Team) Debate from my high school debate experience, but I don't remember the specifics.

GrantDawg · 04-30-2003, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mckerney
All I read from GrantDawg's last post:

I'm better at oral...than...anyone...

I knew that someone would take it to the gutter. Of course, my wife might agree with that statement.

Noop · 04-30-2003, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GrantDawg
I knew that someone would take it to the gutter. Of course, my wife might agree with that statement.

{Shakes his head}

They say you are what you eat...

noop

CamEdwards · 04-30-2003, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Noop
{Shakes his head}

They say you are what you eat...

noop

So THAT'S why HM was such an asshole!!!

wbonnell · 04-30-2003, 08:34 PM

This is a great idea! While I have no formal debate training, I certainly love debating.

Count me in!

AZSpeechCoach · 04-30-2003, 09:01 PM

Is this Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, or Ted Turner debate? Or college Parliamentary? Each one has a different method of judging. I think www.nflonline.org has some descriptions.

Kevin

04-30-2003, 02:24 PM	#4
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Score one for vexroid. Fritz? __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

04-30-2003, 02:30 PM	#7
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	I think we SHOULD have a debate. Topic: DOES post count really matter? Wives and girlfriends of FOFC posters speak up! __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

04-30-2003, 02:48 PM	#12
John Galt Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Internets	My background in organized debate is pretty extensive, but I'm not sure anything I know from that experience would be helpful. A debate on this forum would be "unique," to say the least. I would also worry that a selection of judges would be very problematic on many issues. Good luck, though. And I would gladly participate if it means I get to ignore the growing pile of work on my desk a little longer. __________________ I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. - The Dude

04-30-2003, 02:51 PM	#13
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	I nominate BuccAnreadyDoodyDo, John Galt, Mrs. Kippy, WSUCougar, and Senator as judges. {Edit: Removed extra "and" to make better sense. It sounded like John Galt and Mrs. Kippy were an item! } __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz Last edited by Buzzbee : 04-30-2003 at 02:52 PM.

04-30-2003, 04:01 PM	#16
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	eh, you know me... I don't really like to share my personal opinions on the board. I better stay out of this. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

04-30-2003, 02:20 PM	#2
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Hmm.. guess my thread title ought to read "FOFC Debate."

04-30-2003, 02:23 PM	#3
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	Yes, it should. Wow, this is pretty deep.

04-30-2003, 02:27 PM	#5
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	I'll be back in a couple of hours to continue this VERY intellectual debate

04-30-2003, 02:31 PM	#9
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	well, this is hardly an argument at all! oh im sorry, this is complaints. next, getting hit over the head lessons.

04-30-2003, 02:36 PM	#11
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I think the value of this idea is debatable. ducks

04-30-2003, 02:52 PM	#14
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I hate all opinions, arguments and people. I think I'd make a great judge.

04-30-2003, 03:22 PM	#15
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Debate? Anytime, any topic. TroyF

04-30-2003, 04:33 PM	#17
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'll be a judge, but if not I'd probably join the bitchfest at one point or another.

04-30-2003, 05:21 PM	#18
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	I'm better at oral debates than written (as anyone who has read my posts can attest).

04-30-2003, 05:24 PM	#19
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	All I read from GrantDawg's last post: I'm better at oral...than...anyone...

04-30-2003, 05:24 PM	#20
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	I'd be down to participate in a debate...I remember the general structure of Policy (Team) Debate from my high school debate experience, but I don't remember the specifics. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

04-30-2003, 08:34 PM	#24
wbonnell College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Round Rock TX	This is a great idea! While I have no formal debate training, I certainly love debating. Count me in!

04-30-2003, 09:01 PM	#25
AZSpeechCoach College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix	Is this Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, or Ted Turner debate? Or college Parliamentary? Each one has a different method of judging. I think www.nflonline.org has some descriptions. Kevin __________________ The dumber people think you are, the more surprised they'll be when you kill them! Visit Stewart the Wonderbear and his amazing travels http://wonderbeartravel.blogspot.com

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