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Many People On This Site Do Not Know How To Debate.
There is a big difference between a debate and a fact. A debate is something that can be argued eithered for or against and each side can be supported by research. On the other hand, facts are statements that are true and cannot be argued. They are proven one way only. Therefore, people should learn to debate before using this site.
 BullDog  25 May 2008 18:31
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Just look at me!
 
 Nicoleness  05 Oct 2008 17:43
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Haha! Seriously, some don't even know what debate means and some don't know what their talking about. They think it is just stating opinions.
Which is true but its stating a point.
 
 hb_26  27 Jul 2008 23:19
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True debates do not occur here. A lot of the debates on here are just facts with people trying to get other people's opinions. However, if people want to be immature and not respond, that is there problem. There are many topics to debate about. If you don't like one, move on!
 
 curious  26 May 2008 06:04
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I agree with you, but it isn't going to happen. True debates do not occur here. It is more about grandstanding and promoting one's personal views, which is really not part of a real debate. Personal views are irrelevant, and there is actually a point system where someone can win. You never make derogatory comments about your opponent, as that is considered bad form. You can attack the sources that are chosen, but not the person in the debate. There are also judges that keep the structure of the debate in tact. No this is nothing like a real debate. I have never seen a true resolution stated properly. If you go on Quoteland, they actually have structured debates, however the activity is slow, and far less dynamic.
 
 innomen  25 May 2008 20:40
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I agree. The mark of a good debater is the ability to assume either affirmative or negative roles in any given debate, regardless of any predispositions to one viewpoint.
 
 ibanex_87  25 May 2008 18:37
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 Thank you. Point made.
by  BullDog
 25 May 2008 18:41
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See ibanex_87 first FOR comment.
Ibanex_87 knows how to debate. I agree with Ibanex. This means I know how to debate.

Whether we debate like we know we should...
That's another debate.
 
 justsumguy  05 Oct 2008 17:52
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