NationStates Jolt Archive

With the recent departure of a few of our veteran Generalites, I can't help but worry about the decline in the quality of debate that has taken grip on the General Forum, so I'm all for sparking debate back into life, and improving the quality of our debates overall. That's why I'm going to be putting together Official NS Debate Teams. We can keep it simple, make teams of four people, include (closed) in the title, and let everyone know before-hand that the topic is only for specific people, and we can have a civilized debate. Perhaps we could incorporate prizes into the debates, as well as competitions? It's all up to you! Let me know if you're interested. :)

If you are in fact interested, post your views here: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=404614
so that I can form teams.

Those Interested
Neo-Anarchists
Deleuze
BLARGistania
The Macabees
Sanctaphrax
Preebles
Attack Coordination
Kreitzmoorland
Jordaxia
Chinkopodia
Super-power
Unistate
Atheistic Might
Laveria
Kanabia
I V Stalin
Kaymiril
Nadkor
Planners
Bolol
Unified Individual
Uzb3kistan

I am so there. If possible.

Despite not having posted very much, I have a lot of interest in actual, civilized debate online (especially since I've seen AOL message boards *shudder*), and would be more than happy to participate. (The fact that I'm an actual debater outside of nationstates may help).

Count me in as well. Euroslavia, go back to my thread and tell me what you think of the sources idea.

I'm down for this.

I think we should have different categories, because although I'd be more than happy to debate about Israel, my knowledge on abortion is zero.

I'd be up for it.


(Oh, what am I getting myself into? :p )

I think we should have different categories, because although I'd be more than happy to debate about Israel, my knowledge on abortion is zero.

Agreed. I'm going to start another thread asking everyone to briefly state their position on a variety of topics.

I want in on this too! And I agree with the thing about categories.

I'm there! thanks Euroslavia!

Sounds like a good idea. Too much work for me though.

*hoping for a libertarian representative* :)

Sounds like a good idea. Too much work for me though.

*hoping for a libertarian representative* :)


Aww, come on. Join us! Give in to peer pressure. :p
But seriously, its going to be a lot of fun. Rumor has it that there are going to be a lot of shiny prizes. ;)

In terms of the issues forum, I'd be very willing to debate most, if not all issues. If someone wants to do futher development on teams or on dividing onto particular issues, tg me as I'll be unavailabe for the next 8.5 hours or so. After that I'll check the threat again.
Thanks!

I'd be willing to do it. I'm not as well versed in some areas as others-international affairs, military affairs, Eastern European/Russian events are my things, but basically anything dealing with current events or history I'm good on.

I would be willing to debate most anything, as I have some basic knowledge of most arguments and I can always reserch and learn more.

This is quite exciting! *shivers*
Someone come help me on Andaluciae's "offensive symbol" thread.

Good idea. I would be interested, but being 15, I'm not really smart enough to be debating in the same league as a lot of people here. I'll pass.

Dude...debate is so sweet. I'd like to debate how much of an asshole Bush is.

I'd join, but I don't know how to debate in the first place...

So I guess i'm out.

Eh, sure, I'm interested in this... but I'm just up, and so really... really can't possibly give a full list on what I think about the world in general at the moment (in the other thread). It'd be full of holes and bitterness. I usually try to turn everything into a debate anyway, so I'm certainly in practise for it.

With the recent departure of a few of our veteran Generalites, I can't help but worry about the decline in the quality of debate that has taken grip on the General Forum, so I'm all for sparking debate back into life, and improving the quality of our debates overall. That's why I'm going to be putting together Official NS Debate Teams. We can keep it simple, make teams of four people, include (closed) in the title, and let everyone know before-hand that the topic is only for specific people, and we can have a civilized debate. Perhaps we could incorporate prizes into the debates, as well as competitions? It's all up to you! Let me know if you're interested. :)

Those Interested
Neo-Anarchists
Deleuze
BLARGistania
The Macabees
Sanctaphrax
Preebles
Attack Coordination
Kreitzmoorland
sounds good, would love to but i wouldn't want to let the rest of the team down by being lazy & not bothering :(

Although I like the idea of promoting good debate, I do not like the idea of having to set aside a specific time to debate, and I hate the idea of closing debates off to the general public. So, do not count me in, but I encourage you to come up with other solutions that dont close off debate to the public. Perhaps a set of guidelines is all that is needed (1. ignore trolls, 2. ignore posts with obvious logical fallacy, etc.) to keep debates from getting stupid.

Count me in! :)

will the teams be separated by political standing and religion? that seems to me like the two biggest factors in people's opinions.

Since E-Slav isn't here to say it, I will:
Go here to list your positiions on issues if you are planning to join. (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=404614)

E, perhaps you should edit it into the first post?

I guess I'd be interested...

Sounds like a good idea. Too much work for me though.

*hoping for a libertarian representative* :)

Not sure if you and I have the same brand of Libertarianism, but here I am =D

I'm down/up/leftways for this.

This is a pretty good idea. I am always game for a debate, so if you still require more people, count me in.

Debating is so cool.

Sign me up.

Yeah, I'm interested...though it would mean I actually have to research things so I know stuff...hmmm...I'll do it, although probably only on a few limited subjects.

Hey, sounds good. Count me in.

will the teams be separated by political standing and religion? that seems to me like the two biggest factors in people's opinions.

Teams will be split into each specific category. For example, if I were going to be involved in the debate, I would be on a team with three others against the War in Iraq, and then I would be on another team with three others who are for same-sex marriages. You'll be on multiple teams for each specific category, but we'll take it slow.

im interested

I am defenitely interested.

(Throws on army helmet circa 1919)

Count me in!

I'm only going to allow a few more sign-ups, so if you wanna join, comment now! :)

Ooohh, mememe!

Three more people will be accepted.

Honestly I don't mind joining. But my timezone and my uni class hours really constricts me. Alot. :(

But hey, it would be fun read.

It seems that there are a lot of people from the left. The last three should be left for people of the right, there are still lots who haven't signed up.

Count me in. Not only does this sound interesting, but I suppose I need the practice, for I am going to take place in Mock Trials for my Law class. This should be interesting.

We need some rightists! Two more people will be accepted, in general, but we'll need four rightists.

I could probably defend either side....

Something like a Free Agent :D

We need some rightists! Two more people will be accepted, in general, but we'll need four rightists.

What do you mean by rightists? I might fit the bill, depending on what rightist means.

This idea is bad
It will stifle free debate
Debate needs freedom

This idea is bad
It will stifle free debate
Debate needs freedom

Nice haiku.

If I am a rightist (see sig) count me in. If not, then I'll leave it for someone else.

How are you going to deal with time zone differences?

I've signed up. If it isn't too late...

Sounds like fun. I'm not saying I'm a great debater, but I like to join.

Im in, if its not too late.

If I am a rightist (see sig) count me in. If not, then I'll leave it for someone else.

How are you going to deal with time zone differences?

I'm gonna be pretty lenient when it comes to different time zones. Before the debate begins, I'll have everyone participating their time zone, as well as how often they check NS.

I'm in, I guess.

im in, veiw my post in the other thread, and like Deleuze I am also a debater outside of NS

For now, the debate teams will be closed til we can figure out the teams, and see if we need any more people.

For now, the debate teams will be closed til we can figure out the teams, and see if we need any more people.
i just want to know what kind of commitment being in a team will be. if its nice & open (my workload & hence how long i can spend on NS changes daily, plus sometimes i just can't be bothered with debate ;) ) i'm in for sure

Interested,
Basically count me in as Nader (if I know my american politics right) supporter but undecided on abortion. Furthermore I consider myself a follower of Sartre and Tolstoy (although I think his utopia is unachievable, thus my support for Nader).

I'm somewhat interested.

Sounds fun, I'm interested!

I'm interested.

Count me in.

Interested

I am intrested

I'd be interested in being a part of an NS debate team.

Can we have some kind of choice about what debates we participate in? Im willing to have a stab at most things. Not on Isreal, though, Im too ignorant to comment on that one.

I will join your debate team, and I will destroy all who oppose me.

I would be happy to join. Havent posted much recenty, but used to be pretty active.

Can we have some kind of choice about what debates we participate in? Im willing to have a stab at most things. Not on Isreal, though, Im too ignorant to comment on that one.

I'm going to post the teams fairly soon, not going to give an approximate time because I've been completely overwhelmed with things in RL lately. I will give everyone the choice is agreeing with the teams I've picked, or they can withdraw and leave an opening for someone else.

I'm game, if you don't mind my joining so late.

I will join your debate team, and I will destroy all who oppose me.
I like the sound of that :D

Count me in.

If its still open, add me in.

topics I am interested in

abortion(either side)
Gay marriage(either side)
gun control(pro gun)
taxation(tax cuts)
govt intervention(less govt)
Drug legalization(either side)
capital punishment(either side)
Euthanasia(either side)
poverty(either side, prefer against the war on poverty)
healthcare(either side, prefer privatization)
minimum wage(no minimum wage)
social security(reform to say the least)

The debating has started...

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=405741

I suppose I could get into this, but I don't know how much time I would have to devote to it.

oh, oh, oh, sign me up please.