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A Debate Is Simply Answering Someone Question Or Telling Them That They Are Wrong.
I came to this site from Helium because I believed that those who came to For and Against knew how to debate. I was wrong I guess because too few here do far less. Let's truly debate as the dictionary defines debating. My debate topic is written 'as if' it is true. It is a statement that seeks an opinion with evidence to uphold it. True debate is a wonderful experience because everybody learns and thinks and learns some more.
 best4write  18 Jan 2008 06:38
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I agree.In the fact that we are just not debating like we used. And I think the people that put that they are against what you are saying are confused ,because what they are saying in their columns are agreeing with what you say and they think that you are wrong.So they are not true debaters either so keep up the GOOD debates like you do .And we will be able to have a real debate again someday.
 
 jrodriguez  23 Apr 2008 22:47
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Debating is all about choosing a position or a stance and then defending it. It is different from simply answering a question because in a debate you are logically arguing a standpoint and trying to convince the audience by the impact of your style of delivery and the reliability of your notion. Different styles of debating then follow different guidelines but the basic rule of debating is simply choosing a side and this basic essence of debating is present in this site.

Hence, a debater is answering the questions posed by the topic of debate and those present in the mind of the audience while trying to tell his opponents that they are wrong.
 
 Twilight  18 Jan 2008 08:22
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Wrong. A debate goes back and forth. Each participant states his/her case and backs it up with facts. Now, are you ready to debate or just tell someone when they are right or wrong. A debate also encompasses a person personal view and approach to the subject matter.
 
 menhim1967  22 Dec 2008 00:12
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Why even post this as a debate? If you want a definition, try wikipedia. People debate issues for different reasons. Normally, a debate goes on until one side has proven, by fact, their point or until the other side concedes the debate because they are unable to back up their argument. If you simply want to argue and win, try a bar. Pick a drunk person. Pick your topic and I can almost guarantee that you will win.
 
 my2cents2u  21 Nov 2008 17:45
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No debate is getting ideas onto the table and then seeing, just what is the most logical answers to the quote question or statement.
 
 keepmindok  22 Oct 2008 15:26
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You only prove your lack of individual thought. Definitions are never set in stone as they are made by humans who are different and constantly changing. Debating, under my definition, Is one party stating a point another party, who disagree, stating a opposing point. This continues on until one party comes up with a point that is concrete and not disprovable by the opposing party. Thus leading to two parties coming to a conclusion by arguing. Also if your just going by what it simply means then you are completely ignoring any more complex procedures of debating.
 
 Smito  18 Aug 2008 05:20
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Straight from dictionary.com- a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints: A debate in the Senate on farm price supports.
 
 Lawyer  18 Aug 2008 05:14
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No.

Debate has various purposes, and so, components.
Some, are for educational purposes.
Some, entertainment value.
Some, to express opinions in much same manner as voting at the polls.
 
 Scorpion  26 Jul 2008 20:45
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Debates are also about learning different points of view and peoples opinions on things which are controversial.
 
 calum-r  23 May 2008 14:25
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I think there needs to be a little more anger involved
 
 Truth  10 May 2008 05:00
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Debating is providing evidence as to why your beliefs are correct, and why the other side's beliefs are incorrect, not just answering questions or telling them they are wrong without backing up your arguments
 
 nickwhan  03 May 2008 13:01
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It's the art of proving someone wrong and proving you are right. If you are really good, you can prove you are right, even when you aren't. ;-)
 
 innomen  08 Apr 2008 23:32
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 Well you are wrong there. If you see that as debating that is rather sad I would say. I see it as an exchange of thoughts aiming to achieve knowledge and test your current stance. Not just to see if you can win through stubbornness.
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Uh, NO! People give their opinions to a statement or question and support it with facts. It's not just answering a question with a right or wrong answer.
 
 cdubs  08 Apr 2008 23:24
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No its pretty much arguing over topics
 
 vgking13  29 Feb 2008 23:32
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It's telling why you're right.
 
 Chell  28 Feb 2008 23:32
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Basically with the help of debate we get the clear picture about the two sides of any situation or subject. It is not about questioning someone or even about telling him or her whether they are right or wrong. It is just about discussing with strong points and evidences that whether the topic is worthy to be supported or it is to be totally discarded. With the help of a debate we also get to know what people from the mass think about the given subject or issue and what noticeable points do they have to support their statement. Thus with the help of debate we get to know the matter better and also we get the idea about the either side of the matter. Thus it is not just about questioning or telling something to someone, it is about discussing the matter.
 
 sudipa  10 Feb 2008 23:27
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Debate is more than for or against. It's the ability to see many aspects of the statement. Sometimes we take the role of Devils Advocate in a debate and put forward views that we don't really agree with in order to give many different perspectives on an issue.
Indeed it is a dialogue and can often change minds and views.
You have to be clear in stating the case, convincing and able to hold the audience whilst dealing with the 'opponent'.
Debates are a great way of learning about other viewpoints and can be quite philosophical sometimes.
The point to any debate is to undermine the opponent and win audience so that your topic or point is accepted as he correct one.
The interesting thing about debating is that no-one has to believe in what they are proposing, they merely have to be convincing in their argument.
 
 Researcher  24 Jan 2008 10:37
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I didn't come here to "debate" what I'm For or Against. I am either For it, or Against it. I am OK with you being either For something, or Against something. I am, by the way, Against debating on this site.
 
 fngrbng420  21 Jan 2008 14:09
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I disagree with this statement. A debate is when two or more people discuss their beliefs or thoughts about an issue and try to convince each other that their beliefs or thoughts are true. Good debates will be backed by evidence. The main purpose of debates is to express opinions and beliefs. Then to take these opinions and beliefs and think about them and learn from them. I believe this is a great site and many people do express themselves and learn from what others say. Debating is not simply just answering someone question and telling them if they are right or wrong. It is expressing ones beliefs in a way so that others will agree or disagree with you.
 
 BullDog  19 Jan 2008 22:47
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In a debate, the two parties discuss and negotiate a contentious issue. It is a dialogue, rather than a monologue, and involves much more than answering questions. In fact, in the vast majority of formal debates, the two sides will focus on rebuttals, rather than asking direct questions. The only time that posing a question makes sense in this type of setting, is if the one asking believes that the other side will not be able to produce an effective answer, or if a response is likely to weaker his/her position.

Let's not forget that in a formal debate, the goal is to convincingly argue a point and to win the confidence of the viewers or audience. In a more informal setting, competition would not be as intense, but the goal would still be to defend one's point of view, which generally involves calling into question the credibility of arguments made by the opposing side.
 
 mackenzie  18 Jan 2008 18:52
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A debate is telling your belief and how you stand on that topic
 
 shortie  18 Jan 2008 17:40
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Debate is critically discussing an idea, no matter right or wrong. It's like coming up with arguments and an analysis which can prove your point of view in favor or against that specific topic. The more strong and logical your ideas are, the better you will be able to speak.
 
 anum  18 Jan 2008 15:20
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