reply to post by Illusionsaregrander
On RE-Reading my post, I saw nothing that would have sparked such an offensive retort. If you took offense to it, I'm sorry for your interpretation,
but the offense is that, your interpretation.
The simple fact of the matter is that if ANY topic is "Fixed" or worded, subtly or overtly to better "FIT" some single individuals idea of
"debatable", then in my humble opinion, the entire creative, randomness of the system breaks down.
Up until this became an issue, each debate has been perfectly capable of "defining" the parameters by the substance of that which is posted by each
debater. In that manner, the debate is perfectly defined and evolves on the merits of the abilities of each opponent and not some set standard that
better fits any single person over another.
This allows the Debate Forum to be boasted as being perfectly above board and in no way influenced by the desires or abilities of any one or two
debaters.
The "Merits" of any topic, as you state, are specifically in the hands of each opponent. In point of fact, myself and Whatukno argued whether Clowns
were the minions of Satan in the "Old Political Debate Forum". While neither side had any 1. Believability, 2. Specific Content or 3. Clear Merits
and Actual Existence, (To use your phrases), the debate proceeded just fine and was enjoyable and challenging.
Being too specific, again in my humble opinion, removes any use of imagination and severely limits individual creativity.
Also, just a note:
I looked all through my post and I can find where I said anything that could even remotely be construed as..
"if you dont like it you shouldnt be here"
Semper
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