Cigar Lounge Debate League Discussion Thread

[SSJPhenom]

Since I made a mistake and had to miss the first round, how will the judging work on this round?

Will I automatically lose by default or does the guy pinch hitting for me get the victory? I'm not sure, so if someone knows, will you please tell me?

Also, I can't wait to get my feet wet in the debates. I loved what my topic would have been. I hope that my next one is just as good.

I'm excited.

[FromTheSouth]

Originally Posted by Dr. Steven JicKurtesy Mames

Before I enter my initial statement, can I get some clarification on the highlighted area. Does this mean that media coverage of certain legal events such as court cases shouldn't be allowed to interfere and sway the minds of the community?

I would also like to add that I will be posting my initial statement within the next 24 hours. I have work-related issues to resolve myself and will be out of action for say... the next 9 or so hours?

OK, I want to note this here, for everyone. Half the fun of these debates will be to twist the definitions into what you need them to be. Look at the topic in broad context, and then narrow it down to the points you think you can win on. I will not be defining terms anymore. Just look it up and make it mean what you need it to mean.

Originally Posted by Undertaker's#1fan

Since I made a mistake and had to miss the first round, how will the judging work on this round?

Will I automatically lose by default or does the guy pinch hitting for me get the victory? I'm not sure, so if someone knows, will you please tell me?

Also, I can't wait to get my feet wet in the debates. I loved what my topic would have been. I hope that my next one is just as good.

I'm excited.

Your pinch hitter will get a win or a loss FOR YOU. You are the registered competitor, so his result in this round will be your result.

[FromTheSouth]

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Debates are extended until 10 AM Sunday CST.

[Lee]

Oh man I could have known with that last night, I was really rushing mine last night/tonight!

I'll add some more to it over the weekend but well dont to the debaters thus far, but come on fellas get one done!

[Dave]

There is really no excuse to not have something up at least.

Take me for example. I go to college from 8 to 5 every day except a Friday. I also work three nights a week and I also have to a lot of stuff including writing matches etc for WZCW. I still managed to get something in and it isn't just fluff either. Seriously, it is not hard to put a post together.

Pull your socks up, Fellas.

[FromTheSouth]

We have to scrap week one. I am redoing the schedule tomorrow with people who want to participate.

Just as a couple of notes, from now on, if you no show without notifying me, you get docked a win. Secondly, I need to know with 16 hours of this post if anyone else wants to quit. If you have to miss a debate, let me know, so I can find you a pinch hitter.

[Kairi Sane's Elbow Pain]

Just if you didn't get my Private Message, I am withdrawing from the Debator's League. With my Christmas roster up, the multiple holidays and family situation... the only time over the holidays I can dedicate to WZ will most likely be WZCW and posting my BT! shows on-time.

I'd like to apoligise about this, but the holidays are spur of the moment type deals.

[Cena's Little Helper]

So, what are the rules governing last-minute posts? Let's say, for instance, that my opponent comes in with an opening argument and rebuttal right before the deadline. Would I then get the opportunity to respond?

[Turd Ferguson]

Yeah, that's a very good question. It wouldn't be fair for an opponent to post something right at deadline, giving themselves something such as a 3-2 advantage in posts.

[gd]

According to the rules, they could do that. There is no scoring for punctuality in these debates, only a winner and loser. They could finish their posts 1 minute before the deadline, it'd be fine.