I am a newer member who has yet to actually post on any of the threads, but I am a huge fan of the debate threads. If there is any room, I would love
to be able to debate in this tournament.
Thanks.
Sign up here: First Debate Tournament of 2008, page 1
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Topic started on 23-1-2008 @ 06:54 PM by The Vagabond
Do you want to learn a heck of a lot, be challenged intellectually, and recieve boo-koo recognition for how sharp you are (including applause from
staff)? Or do you just want to wipe the smile off of our current champion's face? GOOD!
www.abovetopsecret.com...
As described in the thread above, the first debate tournament for 2008 will begin in mid to late february. We can take up to 24 debaters. That's 50% more than usual, so there should be plenty of spots.
Still, preference will be given based on experience. New debaters are on a first come first serve basis for spots not claimed by experienced debaters.
The tournament is seeded based on ranking, which is based largely on experience, so new debaters who wish to participate can benefit from arranging challenge matches now in order to gain ranking.
If you wish to participate, just say so in this thread, and make sure to check both this thread and the debate forum regularly for updates. I strongly recommend that participants add the debate forum to their MyATS display so that they will know when the debate threads are created and when their opponents respond.
Please consider whether or not you have the time to participate before you claim a spot. Debating is stimulating, but also demanding.
Debaters must respond to their opponent's posts within 24 hours. In my experience, a really good debate post takes between 1 and 3 hours to plan, research, and type up, depending on how tough your opponent is. Each round of the debate will require you to make 5 such posts within the space of 7-10 days. There will be 4 or 5 rounds, depending on how many fighters sign up.
That means that if you expect to win the tournament, you will need to devote at least 1 hour every other day for about 2 months. It is however a single elimination tournament, so realistically, most participants will only have to make that commitment for a couple of weeks.
So, if you think you know a heck of a lot, and/or just like to hear yourself talk (or type as the case may be), speak up!
www.abovetopsecret.com...
As described in the thread above, the first debate tournament for 2008 will begin in mid to late february. We can take up to 24 debaters. That's 50% more than usual, so there should be plenty of spots.
Still, preference will be given based on experience. New debaters are on a first come first serve basis for spots not claimed by experienced debaters.
The tournament is seeded based on ranking, which is based largely on experience, so new debaters who wish to participate can benefit from arranging challenge matches now in order to gain ranking.
If you wish to participate, just say so in this thread, and make sure to check both this thread and the debate forum regularly for updates. I strongly recommend that participants add the debate forum to their MyATS display so that they will know when the debate threads are created and when their opponents respond.
Please consider whether or not you have the time to participate before you claim a spot. Debating is stimulating, but also demanding.
Debaters must respond to their opponent's posts within 24 hours. In my experience, a really good debate post takes between 1 and 3 hours to plan, research, and type up, depending on how tough your opponent is. Each round of the debate will require you to make 5 such posts within the space of 7-10 days. There will be 4 or 5 rounds, depending on how many fighters sign up.
That means that if you expect to win the tournament, you will need to devote at least 1 hour every other day for about 2 months. It is however a single elimination tournament, so realistically, most participants will only have to make that commitment for a couple of weeks.
So, if you think you know a heck of a lot, and/or just like to hear yourself talk (or type as the case may be), speak up!
reply posted on 23-1-2008 @ 07:31 PM by LDragonFire
If you have any open spots I would love to play!
reply posted on 23-1-2008 @ 08:33 PM by GAOTU789
If this won't conflict with the Team Debate tourney Vagabond, I'll have a go.
To the new members that sign up, I would STRONGLY recommend a challenge match amongst yourselves for practice. Debating at ATS isn't quite like a normal post(unless your lucky enough to be debating a topic your intimate with) and it does take a a bit of effort. I was very surprised with the degree of diffuculty the first time.(I lost too
)
Also, read the old debates. Go back to the older ones and read and read and read. Check out the Head to head Political Debate Forum on Above Politics. You'll get a lot of useful knowledge from those forums.
The debates are some of my favorite posts to read. I feel they are the best forum on ATS, thanks to the work of the mods and the debaters.
Oh and don't be discouraged if you get a topic your not familiar or comfortable with or don't agree with, consider it a chance to broaden your knowledge base.
To the new members that sign up, I would STRONGLY recommend a challenge match amongst yourselves for practice. Debating at ATS isn't quite like a normal post(unless your lucky enough to be debating a topic your intimate with) and it does take a a bit of effort. I was very surprised with the degree of diffuculty the first time.(I lost too
) Also, read the old debates. Go back to the older ones and read and read and read. Check out the Head to head Political Debate Forum on Above Politics. You'll get a lot of useful knowledge from those forums.
The debates are some of my favorite posts to read. I feel they are the best forum on ATS, thanks to the work of the mods and the debaters.
Oh and don't be discouraged if you get a topic your not familiar or comfortable with or don't agree with, consider it a chance to broaden your knowledge base.
