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I just saw the latest responses page, and I copied it to prove my point. 7 minutes ago Chapstick is a guy! Thats gay. Read more... 8 minutes ago I agree with you. Read more... 10 minutes ago I agree with this debate. Read more... 12 minutes ago Yes they do! Read more... 14 minutes ago I agree with you. Read more... I'm seeing so many spam topics and spam responses. I would like to encourage anyone who is only after points that these responses are likely to be deleted by the administration, so just stop!
 Moegreche  13 Mar 2008 17:26
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I agree with this debate.
 
 SlyOne  30 Nov 2008 19:09
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 Haha! Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

Yes, people who post reasonable responses to debates make the debates more worthwhile. But at the same time, I personally write that "I agree" on some of the debates because I notice that others have already said what I had wanted to say. I think that sometimes, too, people try to tip the scales in favour of their side of the argument, and the easiest way to do so is to type a short sentence.

As for the whole points issue, I don't find that the points are all that important. They don't really do any thing. So, I don't really understand why people feel the need to contribute pointless debates in order to gain points...
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 30 Nov 2008 19:21
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Yes. Try to clearly state, if possible, your point.
 
 Scorpion  21 Jul 2008 04:10
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So true. And everyone should make sure that their post actually makes sense too. A lot of them aren't understandable. There are also a lot of posts in the wrong column, which is very misleading.
 
 boffy_j  09 Jun 2008 08:21
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I completely agree. Too many meaningful and deep debates are polluted by irrational, shallow responses that are quite frankly idiotic. Then people waste time by telling them how idiotic they are. Then they defend themselves in an idiotic manner. Basically, it's a vicious cycle. There should be a separate function, designed like the shout box, but more specific to having arguments with each other.
 
 Jakers  05 May 2008 21:45
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Well said.
 
 ibanex_87  05 May 2008 21:41
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I found this posted on one of my debates and on numerous other ones as well....
It's a piece of cake to bake a pretty cake!
If the way is hazy,
You gotta do the cooking by the book!
You know you can't be lazy!
Never use a messy recipe!
The cake will end up crazy!
If you do the cooking by the book,
Then you'll have a cake!
..is this guy for real???

People took time out to bring something intelligent to the table and we get retard rap as a response...can we do anything about it???

As for people who Google stuff, i'm cool with that, at least it makes sense
 
 aisle10  08 Apr 2008 05:50
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There are a couple people here who just post stupid nonsense on various debates, then it looks like they do random Google searches and post debates on things they find. It's done to up their post count and draw attention to themselves, not to actually put forward well-reasoned, intelligent arguments.

I've made the same observation before.
 
 Cephus  13 Mar 2008 18:16
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I totally agree, frankly, these people don't understand the concept of debating. Fine agree, but people should at least take the time to say why they agree.

The points thing on this site is it's downfall.
 
 Damian  13 Mar 2008 17:35
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Psh...your mom.
 
 Damien  05 Aug 2009 16:06
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Sometimes you don't need to make a meaningful contribution. But isn't it just easier to agree with someone who posted a good point.

Let me give you an example.

"I AGREE WITH BOOKWORM3"

That sums up my op.
 
 gottfried  19 Mar 2009 21:34
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Why waste your time reading comments and posts you feel are inferior to your own, you're too smart for that. Everyone doesn't feel it is necessary to quote facts and stats, they rather give a quick response or opinion and move on because IT IS NOT THAT SERIOUS which is sometimes the norm in this virtual world and ForAndAgainst should be fun for all involved.

You know there are some people that have a need to find fault in others in order to lift themselves. Are you one of those? Full of yourself or not??
 
 menhim1967  31 Jan 2009 20:54
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It's good to make a good debate with evidence for support, but I don't mind the people who put short sentences. For one, another person probably already made the point that they would make and felt no reason to repeat it, and two, if everybody's response was filled with support then I wouldn't read half of them. It would take too long. As for the people who put random stupid things...well...I can't exactly deny anything.
 
 bookworm3  30 Nov 2008 19:34
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If you don't like meeting opinions you don't like, stop reading. Unless FAA prevents it, no amount of your whining will force people to obey you.
 
 K9  26 Apr 2008 20:09
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 Meeting opinions you don't like is different from meeting something that is a complete waste of everyone's time.
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 08 May 2008 04:26
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