Fight Club Pub.

reply to post by AshleyD


I believe the debates are closed pending judgment to prevent others chiming in their views. This prevents any unnecessary distractions for the judges who are in the midst of weighing their decisions.

Of course, I could be completely off base, in which case I can blame my overflowing cup of Irish coffee.

reply to post by maria_stardust


Irish coffee? And you didn't call me?

reply to post by maria_stardust


That's what I was thinking, too. Was hoping since only fighters can respond to this forum that we'd all know better than to respond to a debate before the judgments were in. Just curious either way. I went to subscribe to the current round tonight so I could catch up on my reading list but realized we can't subscribe to closed threads after the update. lol

Irish Coffee? That sounds good, a round for everyone.

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Boy does that sound refreshing.

reply to post by Irish M1ck


Sweetie, there's always a case of Bailey's with my name on it behind the bar. You are hereby granted an open invitation to help yourself to this honeyed exlir of life anytime the mood strikes your fancy.

Edit to add: TheMythLives, you are more than welcome to help yourself, too!



[edit on 3/29/2009 by maria_stardust]

reply to post by maria_stardust


Much Thanks. I could smell Bailey's from somewhere and it led me here.
Drink away!

reply to post by schrodingers dog


Sdog, congrats times 500,000 - quite an accomplishment and a well deserved tribute to your efforts.

For us, the joy of your presence is its own reward.

New Judgment In; Congrats To Both Fighters...

AshleyD...I suppose there is no real reason to keep them closed during the judgment process however it does make it easier for me to see the debates that are pending judgment when I skim the thread list page.

So as an organizational tool I am going to keep it but if you would like to subscribe et cetera to a closed thread I can temporarily open it if you u2u me...

Originally posted by MemoryShock
AshleyD...I suppose there is no real reason to keep them closed during the judgment process however it does make it easier for me to see the debates that are pending judgment when I skim the thread list page.

Oh, so it's all about you and your needs.

Ok, then. I'd rather make it easier on you since you're the one doing all the work for us.

So as an organizational tool I am going to keep it but if you would like to subscribe et cetera to a closed thread I can temporarily open it if you u2u me...

And pile on your already hectic work load? I'm evil but not that evil. Thanks for being willing, though. That was very nice. I'll just scroll down the recent list and be sure to keep track of where I left off. Or be sure to be quicker and subscribe before they are closed and just read them when I can. lol

Originally posted by Ian McLean
reply to post by schrodingers dog

 

Sdog, congrats times 500,000 - quite an accomplishment and a well deserved tribute to your efforts.

For us, the joy of your presence is its own reward.

Why thank you Ian, that is very nice of you to say.

Wait a minute ... it turns out it wasn't a nice thing to say at all.

Originally posted by AshleyD
Oh, so it's all about you and your needs.

You have no idea.

This one time during the trip ...

Originally posted by schrodingers dog

Originally posted by AshleyD
Oh, so it's all about you and your needs.

You have no idea.

This one time during the trip ...

In this case...yes, it is all about my needs...

You guys need to know how my mind works.

It automatically assumes the worst. I now have mental images that I'll never, ever be able to get rid of.

reply to post by AshleyD

I think S-Dog counts on it...:shk:

So we are to the point where we should start discussing the beginning of Round Three. When would the participants like for this to occur?

I was thinking a day or two after the last judgment is in which puts us at Wednesday - Friday...

And we have some incredible match-ups coming up with a few hardcore win streaks on the line...this is where the serious get serious about their bid for the banner and the rest of us gawk in amazement...

reply to post by MemoryShock


Anytime you want Shock ...

I'm a steak fighter!

Howdy fellow fighters ...

Will you please join me in congratulating or OP and debate champion Intrepid on his great achievement:

www.belowtopsecret.com...

Wish him well and do not forget to include the mockery.

congrats to dingbat and TML


great fight


good morning pub
so the readers are preparing for round 3 too

we got popcorn and baileys and tequilla stored
champagne to celebrate the winners

comfy chairs to make relaxed reading possible


and yeah we also practized cheerleading!

www.abovetopsecret.com...



There are some fantastic logic strand possibilities for that debate.

I'm very interested to see how it goes.

Would have been nice to have a tournament debate subject like that!

Speaking of the tournament, I now officially have no fingernails left- all bitten off in nervous anticipation. Considering the time, Im guessing the judges are split on the verdict and that it's gone to the third judge?

*sigh*

Why did writing to a word limit in University cause me no end of grief trying to get enough words to come close to the limit, whilst when writing for these debates I find my self passing the character limit too soon?

I'm up to 8,500 characters already with lots more to say and all I've said so far is vital!

I shall have to edit, and parting with such sweet words is sorrow.

reply to post by Supercertari


They say that editing down any piece of writing is like concentrating a soup... more taste, less space.

For graded essays I used to go through them and edit properly, but with a debate I find its usually easier to just cut entire paragraphs of your weakest points.