Mikeengland's request for a debate with one other person struck me as not a bad idea.
It can be very confusing and extremely time-consuming to have to deal with many other people in the same discussion - especially if you are the only one representing your opinion.
I know of other forums which have special folders for formalised 1:1 debates. Two people are nominated to make their cases for a limited amount of time. No other members have access to contribute - they can only read.
Rules ensure sensible and polite discussion.
Would it be useful to introduce something like that here? Are people interested? Would it be technically possible?
Just asking ...
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I can do no other.
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I think its only me which i can't understand the importance of the 1:1 debate
Sorry, mara, I'll try to explain.
The main purpose of a public forum such as this is for people to share their views freely, whenever they want. That's why we are all here!
I am just wondering whether we should make a space somewhere for a formal 1:1 discussion between two nominated debaters. For the rest of us it would be more like watching a discussion on TV - we just listen, learn and form our own opinions.
It should not replace the open discussions and posts that go on here.
It's just an idea. I was wondering what other people thought.
but a lotta PM's may be given to the muslim participant haha i kno i will!
And, no, Abd'Majid, no cheating!!!
peace.
Peace glo
Here I stand.
I can do no other.
May God help me.
Amen.
Come, let us worship and bow down •
and kneel before the Lord our Maker
[Psalm 95]
Great idea, that way no one can butt in and we would not have loads of different questions being answerd. then thread can stay on topic and focus on the main debate.
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It can work, as long as the debaters have equal debating skills. That would assure that an arguement would be proven on the basis of verifiable evidence and not on an individuals debating skills. Keep in mind that debates can be won in several manners, by presentation of a preponderance of verifiable evidence or by manipulation and misdirection through debating capabilities.
The debaters would need to have debating skills and most importantly mutual honor and respect for each other. Also would require extensive knowledge in the subject matter.
It can work, as long as the debaters have equal debating skills
This is exactly my main concern. One person may have full knowledge of his subject but the other may lack information and also ability of debate. Thus it wouldn't be a fair debate. But how do we determine this? Or would it be up to the person to decide whether they are suitable for the debate?
I personally think that this is an interesting Idea, rather than having many people posting their opinions. What do the Mods say? I haven't seen any of their input on this topic.
This is exactly my main concern. One person may have full knowledge of his subject but the other may lack information and also ability of debate. Thus it wouldn't be a fair debate. But how do we determine this? Or would it be up to the person to decide whether they are suitable for the debate?
that was exactly what i was thinking. maybe a couple of knowledgable members can group together and form a team and give out a commonly accepted answer..
This is exactly my main concern. One person may have full knowledge of his subject but the other may lack information and also ability of debate. Thus it wouldn't be a fair debate. But how do we determine this? Or would it be up to the person to decide whether they are suitable for the debate?
I personally think that this is an interesting Idea, rather than having many people posting their opinions. What do the Mods say? I haven't seen any of their input on this topic.
Yeah. Blatantly Ansar would get picked all the time though, lol. Or Muhammad.
But I think it's a cool idea. Aslong as the opponents have equal debating skills, like Woodrow suggested.
W'salaam
Yeah. Blatantly Ansar would get picked all the time though, lol. Or Muhammad.
But I think it's a cool idea. Aslong as the opponents have equal debating skills, like Woodrow suggested.
W'salaam
Yes ...... Since the most knowledgeable person around is Bro Ansar, He would most probably be put up for all the debates. Hmmm......but that wouldn't be very fair.
This is exactly my main concern. One person may have full knowledge of his subject but the other may lack information and also ability of debate. Thus it wouldn't be a fair debate. But how do we determine this? Or would it be up to the person to decide whether they are suitable for the debate?
I personally think that this is an interesting Idea, rather than having many people posting their opinions. What do the Mods say? I haven't seen any of their input on this topic.
"What do the Mods say? I haven't seen any of their input on this topic"
I do not know I have my doubts. What if the person is busy with other matters and does not really have much time on their hands. How will it then work? The participate will have to wait. In addition, the forum I do not think is about debating but giving dawah (inviting others to Islam). Perhaps this could feat that purpose. Also with debates, you learn new things even as a Muslim or perhaps you don’t understand something or you’re not in agreement with a subject said at hand – it would require one to ask questions- yes? So 1:1 debate will defeat one in asking questions to gain knowledge- this is what we are all here, to share and to gain knowledge.
How will you select members taking part in the debate? Some members are strong in one filed (subject). E.g one member may be good in the history of Islam and not in the fields of Qur’an. Say they are asked a question/ or the subject is somehow diverted that way or perhaps a question comes up related to Quran- what happens then?
All in all it is a good suggestion I can imagine it working out.
In addition to my first post, may I add that, some member’s think they have the Islamic knowledge to debate whereas in reality they do not. I have noticed some members explain Islam according to their own desires and reasoning’s, may Allah safe us from this. They themselves mislead the one trying to seek knowledge. So…after all I don’t really thing it’s a good idea.
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