Rules of Debate

Originally posted by LemonJello
Why do we need "rules and terms of" debate here, considering that this is an informal, not formal, setting? The basic idea is to engage others in argument. You present reasons that you think support your case; you entertain objections from others; you challenge others on their points and insert your own objections; etc. The most important thing, I thin ...[text shortened]... n outlet of expression. If people want to post poetry, for example, then more power to them.

these are rules also, rules that too often are broken.

Originally posted by kirksey957
I would enjoy a debate between you and Josephw.

You want to see me get whooped that bad?😉

Originally posted by rwingett
Shootin' fish in a barrel, my friend. That wouldn't be a debate, that would be a mercy killing.

I hadn't noticed, but have I lost a debate with you? 😀

Originally posted by whodey
:'(

Don't feel so bad whodey. 🙂