Second Debate Tournament for 2005!

I agree. Make it 24 hours to accommodate the time difference in Tokyo and I'm in. Also, is there a text limit? Otherwise I could see a lot of copying and pasting rather than debating. Link limit also?

Did anyone check out The Debate Forum itself? Check any thread there, the guidelines are clearly stated at the beginning of each post. (although they are subject to change without notice)

Summary:
Each post - max of 800 words
*exception - Introduction max of 500 words
5 references in each post except introduction and conclusion (3 in each)

I've asked to be a debater. May the old days of glory ride on through the present!

Amorymeltzer, I U2Ued you about joining the debate. :-)

Thank you.

I'd like to compete in the debate tourney if there's any slots left open.

I'd enjoy the opportunity to butt heads with a few of the more seasoned posters as well!! Any spaces left?

Bring it on - Any Topic - Any Time!!!!!!

Originally posted by wecomeinpeaceIn an international setting, debate topics should be more generalized in their scope

Indeed, we have a number of possible topics that are not centered on North America, and when we've been comming up with topics we've even stated 'lets try to include some topics that are of specific interests to members in specific regions', like Europe, the middle east, Russia, 'macronesia', araby, etc.

Anyone, epescially people from areas outside north america and europe, are more than welcome to suggest topics. Perhaps stuff that people outside your areas might not be aware of, or are aware but aren't concerned about, etc etc.

Still some slots left for debators and judges![/size=8]



[edit to try to work on text size]

[edit on 23-6-2005 by Nygdan]

Originally posted by Nygdan
[size=16]Still some slots left for debators and judges![/size=16]

I think you just tried to break the size barrier and found our technology just isn't up to the task

Here's an idea for a debate:

Should the ancient artifacts in the temples in Cambodia be removed and displayed for people to be able to appreciate the colorful past of Cambodia, or should they be left to protect the sanctity and history of Cambodia.

It's a debate that was going on in Cambodia last year, at least, and probably still continues that I was reading about. I'd like to see a debate address both sides, because I can't decide with the information I have before me now which way to go.

JungleJakes reply above reminded me of a good debate topic.

Should the British Museum return the Elgin Marbles (from the Parthanon) to Greece ?



[edit on 23-6-2005 by John bull 1]

Here's a good one for a debate, One near and dear to my heart.

Do YOU smell IT?





(Joking)


[edit on 6-23-2005 by Loki]

I u2ued for a debate entry request so I hope I get in.

Should be great.

Oh, and another idea- Current Shuttle Vs. EVA ???

Thanks to everyone who entered, we've got our debators!!!


Please see the Second Debate Tournament thread and the Commentary thread.

[edit on 6/24/2005 by Amorymeltzer]