The topic for this debate is "Is Being Gay Unnatural?”
mybigunit is arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
intrepid will be arguing the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
Character limits are no longer in effect. You may use as many characters as a single post allows.
Editing is strictly forbidden. This means any editing, for any reason. Any edited posts will be completely deleted. This prevents cheating. If you
make an honest mistake which needs fixing, you must U2U me. I will do a limited amount of editing for good cause. Please use spell check before you
post.
Opening and closing statements must not contain any images, and must have no more than 3 references. Excluding both the opening and closing
statements, only two images and no more than 5 references can be included for each post.
The Socratic Debate Rule is in effect. Each debater may ask up to 5 questions in each post, except for in closing statements- no questions are
permitted in closing statements. These questions should be clearly labeled as "Question 1, Question 2, etc.
When asked a question, a debater must give a straight forward answer in his next post. Explanations and qualifications to an answer are acceptable,
but must be preceded by a direct answer.
Responses should be made within 24 hours. One single 24 hour extension can be used by a member by requesting it in the thread. If 24 hours passes
without response, you may proceed with your next post. Members who exceed 24 hours run the risk of losing their post, but may still post up until
their opponent has submitted their next response.
This is a challenge match. The winner will receive 2 ranking points, the loser will lose two ranking points.
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Due to a lack of response on the part of mybigunit, this debate has been canceled.
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