2012 Debater's League: Smack Talk and General Discussion Thread
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/facepalm
If it were just the guest host concept, I wouldn't have specified that the guest host was also GM.
In the past, the home debater got both choices (stance and who debates first.) I always felt that was completely unfair and too much power to give one person because both choices are so important in order to produce the most effective debating strategy.
Debate stance goes without saying.
Order of debates is EXTREMELY important. It's very difficult for someone to start a debate for a few reasons.
1. The starting debater rarely gets the last word.
2. The starting debater usually gets the least amount of chances to reply to their opponent's debate posts.
3. The starting debater sets the tone for the entire argument and initially steers its direction. Personally, I'd rather derail the train than drive it.
In a sense, choosing the order is the most important power you could have. (That is, if you can make good points regardless of the stance you take.) These are probably the most important (and probably only) tips I'll give during the duration of this tournament. Cherish them.
Stormtrooper
Championship Contender
As I said later, I was 90% sure, just wanted to confirm before I submit my opening statement (basically I'd rather look like an idiot here then look like an idiot where it counts).
Thanks for the help.
Hulk Hogan's Brother
Stop asking me what I'm gonna do!!!
Fuck man. So the day I am about to post my opening post, my laptop crashes. Colossal bad luck on my part. I just hurried through a post from a cyber cafe. I hope I can make this thing work.
I hate when stuff like that happens. I lost a post once that I had worked really hard on due to internet issues, and ever since then I have made sure to copy the text of a more lengthy/important post before attempting to post. That way you don't lose it if issues arise....
That's why my post's don't scratch 2 paragraphs.
Big Nick Dudley
Nick
Half of my debate league posts from last year were done from a library or a computer inside of a hotel lobby (had moved out of my apartment, had a month before my next lease began, so I was basically a hobo). Fun stuff.
Johnny Scumm
InZayn In The Membrane
Being a former Debater, could you provide some insight into Debates that have taken your interest?
Big Nick Dudley
Nick
So far? This year? I read the triple threat debate, and thought Mitch kicked ass. Haven't had time to read any of the new ones yet.
Johnny Scumm
InZayn In The Membrane
Better start studying how to debate
I mean, I've finished my post & if yours goes up anytime in the next few hours, mine will be up tomorrow morning.
Better start studying how to debate
I mean, I've finished my post & if yours goes up anytime in the next few hours, mine will be up tomorrow morning.
We got a funny guy over here.
The Big Gunnzbowski
Damas y Caballeros...
Dick. 
Hyorinmaru
Sit Upon The Frozen Heavens
With Round 1 chugging along who has surprised you the most so far?
Paralyzer Z
Fuck honor
I'd say after reading Pancake's closing post I am pleasantly surprised.
Too be fair, Talon actually posted when most people thought he would no-show. Points for that I guess.
Nah. I was busy helping my sister out with some stuff the whole day today.
Besides, haven't you realized that I have a lax responsability code regarding Wrestlezone posts? I get in a debate, miss the deadline and I'll have a good debate, regardless.
Punctuality means jack shit if you're clear about what you're writing about
that, and you know how to derail the thing that's derailing the train, so to play on D-Man's words.- Status