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PostJason Tandro Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:41 pm   Post subject: A Debate Forum Reply with quote

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Okay, so I know you have added a lot of Forums lately, but I think the one (and only) glaring omission is a Debate Forum. The original Punch-Up as it were.

I think most of the members of this board are responsible and respectful enough to observe the rules of etiquette and not resort to flaming and I think it will be (as enlightened debate always is) a great exercise of the mind for all the residents of TerraEarth, as well as a way to get to know each others viewpoints better.

Plus, this will prevent potential members from going into, say, General Discussion, seeing a debate and go "OMG they fight. I'm not joining this forum" (as Raini observed).

I would suggest a few ground rules obviously:

1. No spamming/ flaming or out-of-context/excessive cursing.

2. I reccomend avoiding religious debate, but obviously people are free to debate what they wish.

3. Personal attacks are grounds for post deletion by moderators.
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Postinferiare Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:03 am   Post subject: Reply with quote

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Postpsychokind Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:09 am   Post subject: Reply with quote

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Postchicken Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:10 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostEverPhoenix Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:32 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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i love a good debate. i often (well, once ive had a bit to drink) start debating with one of my friends about literally anything. ill argue the opposite side just for the sake of continuing the debate.

some funny consequences and examples have resulted
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PostMantaray Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:29 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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debating is fun. i agree with this
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Posttay120n64 Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:31 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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Sounds good, but don't expect my involvement to be too high.

Every time a debate gets started, there's always too much to read... Crying or Very sad

I do have standards of laziness to keep up after all.
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Postthefencemaster Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:41 am   Post subject: Reply with quote

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I think it sounds like a great idea as long as no one does anything out of line or annoying. I wouldn't think there would be any problem with the people on this forum though.
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PostFlamez Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:14 am   Post subject: Reply with quote

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I believe, and know im right in saying that we, as a community, do no need a debate forum!
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PostEverPhoenix Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:20 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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tay120n64 wrote:
Sounds good, but don't expect my involvement to be too high.

Every time a debate gets started, there's always too much to read... Crying or Very sad

I do have standards of laziness to keep up after all.


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PostJason Tandro Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:30 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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Flamez wrote:
I believe, and know im right in saying that we, as a community, do no need a debate forum!


I respect your opinion Flamez, but I feel that those who think that they cannot be mature in their manner of debate do not have to participate. I feel that certain people here have expressed an interest in it. It's not going to be like those idiots on Youtube that I had to deal with.

As I say I think we are respectful enough to be mature and frankly I imagine there will be a fair amount of tongue-in-cheek.

By the way, a suggestion for the name "The Argument Clinic".
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Posttay120n64 Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:44 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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Jason Tandro wrote:
By the way, a suggestion for the name "The Argument Clinic".


You are hell bent on that aren't you?
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PostJason Tandro Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:16 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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What do you mean by that?

It's a Monty Python reference.

Oh, it is a group I started in Facebook, which was a debate group, but did I start one here? Confused
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Posttay120n64 Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:23 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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I was talking about the two you did on Facebook.

I just think its kinda funny how badly you seem to want to use that joke.
(I'm a big Python fan, so yes, I caught the reference)

On the plus side, at least the people here seem more enthusiastic about the idea. So maybe third time's a charm?
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PostJason Tandro Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:33 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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Wait? Two? I thought I only did one group.... Confused
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