Fight Club Pub.

reply to post by Skyfloating


Translation: You don't want to humiliate me so badly that I leave fight club or ATS, so at least I should have a topic I agree with going for me.

Horses vs. Bicycles it is, and now I wish I hadn't already given you a debating point to use!

Good...Bicycles vs. Horses.

Should be an easy win for you...

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semper or memoryshock:

If possible just state the Debate-Title (not the thread title, thats your choice) as "Horses vs. Bicycles".

[edit on 19-12-2008 by Skyfloating]

Should be a good debate....from both sides.

Side-Note:

Debating in this Forum is having positive effects on my real-life business. You learn how to argue a point, negotiate a point, gather information and look at stuff from all angles.

reply to post by Skyfloating


It's a great mental exercise, there's no doubt about it.

Originally posted by Skyfloating
reply to post by Heike

 

Id prefer not to do a debate in which you start out in the underdog position.

You're a bad bad man.

Heike, dom't let him psych you out.

reply to post by schrodingers dog


"A Battle is won before it even begins"

- Sun Tzu

[edit on 19-12-2008 by Skyfloating]

SchroDog:

After several years of working with animals one way or another (vet tech, rescuer, etc.) I've learned that the dog who comes straight at you barking and growling is usually not a real threat.

The one to be afraid of is the one that walks over quietly, head down and tail wagging gently ... then takes you down when you aren't expecting it.

reply to post by Heike


Wait what, are you insulting Sky or Sdog?

reply to post by schrodingers dog


Sheesh! I wasn't insulting anyone, I was making an analogy. But it's no good if I have to explain it.

Not that I think Sky was trying to psych anybody out, but I do think it is a good idea to get some practice arguing sides you disagree with.

It will happen in the tournament, and when it does, it will be something you are strongly against that you can't imagine standing up for (or vice versa)

reply to post by Heike


Humor and commentary courtesy of

reply to post by nyk537


I'm thinking that could be interesting too. Pick a partner, pick a topic, pick your sides, then swap sides and debate ... knowing that your opponent actually agrees with your argument but has to argue the other side as you argue "his" side.....

reply to post by nyk537


Of course its a good exercise to argue the opposite side. Its the basis of "expanding your mind" and walking in other peoples shoes. In fact, its fantastic.

my last 4 debates Ive been arguing stuff I dont believe in though, so I do need a break from it

reply to post by nyk537


i just wanted to push them to work to have fun!

so very egoistic intention

reply to post by Skyfloating


i hope this for my real life as well – the skill to react to a con position to my position appropriately and to be able to survive the upcoming puberty of my son!

reply to post by Heike


i got your analogy

but maybe becuase i am owned by cats?
and have lived with dogs quiet a whiel!


so don.t be affraid of sky is the message!



and be aware to expect the unexpected anytime!

I'm still stuck with guests.

I'll post as soon as I can, but I'm willing to forfeit should sdog run short of patience.

My deepest and profound apologies guys - but the realworld will insist on intruding.

reply to post by budski


Budski, please don't stress about the debate. Do your thing and post when you can.
Unless of course this is your way of conceding the fact that I'm whipping you like a rented mule.

reply to post by schrodingers dog

Cheers mate.

Whipping me?

I thought it was the other way round.

One single argument only, becomes a bit tedious after a while!

Leaping indeed

At least the guests are partial to the odd beverage - otherwise I think I WOULD have strangled them


[edit on 19/12/2008 by budski]