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Proposal for a formal debate section

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    I've seen in several religious forums that there is a section for formal debates, between two people. The debates are in specific rounds and specific durations (ex. 2 weeks). I think it would benefit us if we formed a separate section for formal debates. It is between 2 members and a moderator moderates to see if all rules are being followed. All posts other than participant's are deleted by the moderators.

    Anyone agree with this idea??

    Sample formal debates are here:
    http://iidb.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=198587
    http://www.richarddawkins.net/forum/...ic.php?t=12232

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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    Anyone??

    There are so many debates in the comparative religion section that I think its only fair if we have a section for a mature one on one debating.
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    Sorry i just wanted to click 'no'

    So i did..Peace.
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    format_quote Originally Posted by Alpha Dude View Post
    So people agree it's a good idea??
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    i think its a great idea. sometimes debates go off in so many different directions its hard to keep up with them. some things get left unanswered etc.
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    Perhaps this matter should be decided by a debate?

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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    well that would have to be an informal debate...
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    I vehemently disagree with that assertion!

    But I'm actually joking. Yeah, I guess a debate section would be a good idea if people actually use it properly rather than abusing it to spread hate and headaches.
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    Is tagging allowed? if you are weaker link and someone with stronger knowledge can switch with you?
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    like wrestling
    before u know it the whole crowd will be jumping in.
    i guess the people could pick up information from others
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    format_quote Originally Posted by islamirama View Post
    Is tagging allowed? if you are weaker link and someone with stronger knowledge can switch with you?
    Only if your opponent agrees.

    This thread would have been better if it was in a formal debate:

    http://www.islamicboard.com/comparat...nst-egypt.html
    Last edited by Muezzin; 05-10-2007 at 05:52 PM. Reason: posts merged
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    i voted no. i'm really tired of these endless debates about religion and think they are quite pointless.
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section



    This was suggested before here and one of our Admins, Ansar Al-'Adl said this*:
    I think informal open discussions are much better because everyone can contribute, it doesn't monopolize the discussions, you are not confined to time limits, you don't have to spend time negotiating rules, you have the option of leaving a discussion with a closeminded individual, you are not under pressure to represent anyone, it is not an "us" vs. "them" ego-slugfest, etc. Also, in a formal debate, the debator would probably get swarmed with member feedback and points - why not just have those members post the points themselves?
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    format_quote Originally Posted by snakelegs View Post
    i voted no. i'm really tired of these endless debates about religion and think they are quite pointless.
    Cool, my whining may actually have affected somebody!
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    Re: Proposal for a formal debate section

    format_quote Originally Posted by Muezzin View Post
    Cool, my whining may actually have affected somebody!


    No, u don't say things like that. Thats not right
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