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**InsManKV** · 10-15-2010, 02:49 PM

Just wondering if there are enough active people to participate in a little "debate game." In Australia, it's called Mass Debate.

Mass Debating is a common activity in Australian schools. For it to be qualified as a Mass Debate, 11 or more people must be involved and a certain criteria for the rules must be met. The debate is not done as formally as other debating styles, rather it involves two teams of five members each debating freely without the constrains of a turn based system. A Mass Debate usually starts with the eleventh person, designated as the "Mass Debater" giving the two teams their topic. The two teams then argue that topic freely. ... . The debate continues until the "Mass Debater" calls out [finale], after which the two teams must sum up their arguments and sway the "Mass Debater" who will then decide on the winner.

We will call these games Devil's Advocate. The host will be the DA Host.

Players will sign up and randomly be assigned to the PRO or CON side of the topic. If you are assigned to that side, you must argue that side! This means Devil's Advocacy WILL happen. Hence, the name of the game!

I believe this sort of game will promote healthy debate and improve debating skill. Even -actually, especially!- if you argue against what you believe, you will learn how to provide a convincing argument for any side while opening your eyes to the opponent's view point.

If this is alright with the mods, I'd like to take sign ups. If there aren't enough people on one team, someone may be cut to reduce the number of players to make the teams even. If someone is cut, they will have priority for the next game. I will be taking sign-ups for 1 week or until the roster is full. If you miss this game, please post so you can get priority for the next game.

Pawn
Diablolical
Wulfeh
Kurono.
Helios Star
Sir Temperance
Danny
Yunaha
Yami Bakura
Thoughtmage

Debate topics will be graded on

Factual evidence provided
Logical consistency
Strong rebuttals of opposing points

And I will be your host. I'd like to start with some simple topics and move on to more current issues if we seem to be active and progressing.

Thanks for checking this out!

**juptVatoSoito** · 10-15-2010, 04:42 PM

/in.

Any early indication on what the topic is going to be?

**Jffxljtw** · 10-15-2010, 05:46 PM

I'll randomly choose one from a slip of paper in a little hat I have.

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**doogiehoussi** · 10-15-2010, 08:04 PM

In.

**CitsMoise17** · 10-15-2010, 09:33 PM

In

**fuslkdhfma** · 10-15-2010, 09:42 PM

me

**Fgunehjf** · 10-15-2010, 10:40 PM

I'm in.

**Illirmpipse** · 10-15-2010, 11:03 PM

I'm in, as long as there are sexy boys. Jake.

**Saqwnht** · 10-16-2010, 12:07 AM

Lol Temp XD

**OlegSan** · 10-16-2010, 01:07 AM

I'll do eet

**standaman** · 10-16-2010, 01:31 AM

OH OH ME!
I'll kill a baby seal with a bag filled with puppies and kittens till you let me in

!

**Ephejvll** · 10-16-2010, 03:24 AM

I am tempted, but my time is really short. I'll check in on the game in a few days.

**Kliopeion** · 10-16-2010, 08:27 AM

Updated.

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**engideNedmupe** · 10-17-2010, 08:31 AM

1-2 more plox

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**UnmariKam** · 10-17-2010, 08:53 AM

Geez, when I was the debating champion of NSW many, many moons ago, debating teams consisted of only 3 per side and the 'Devil's Advocate' rule was par for the course.

*we often said we disagreed with a topic we actually agreed with to be put on the affirmative team* LMAO

Anyway.....yes, I will do this. Sounds like fun.

**ftqwhbvxlcfop** · 10-17-2010, 09:05 AM

I am just not interested in calling it Mass Debate or calling myself the Mass Debater. :|

This isn't formal debating, but if we get popular maybe we can get a nice little team thing going. The problem with formal, small teams is if they aren't on during the same time zone the team fails with lack of discussion.

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**Karpattaisp** · 10-17-2010, 09:19 AM

I am just not interested in calling it Mass Debate or calling myself the Mass Debater. :|

This isn't formal debating, but if we get popular maybe we can get a nice little team thing going. The problem with formal, small teams is if they aren't on during the same time zone the team fails with lack of discussion.

X

*....and hence why I am not allowed to join any online dueling teams either - sigh*

Oh well, I'll just crawl back into my own corner of Oz and find a stray kangaroo to pet..

Good luck with it.

**kKFB1BxX** · 10-18-2010, 03:56 AM

Yeah sure, I'll join. Sounds like fun. ^_^

**Anamehuskeene** · 10-19-2010, 01:24 PM

Updated! Don't worry, I confirmed Yami Bakura's in cause there was some confusion in my response to 'em. I'll be posting a topic soon!

Please PM me if you would like to be added to the next game. Otherwise, this can be closed.

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10-15-2010, 02:49 PM	#1
InsManKV Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	Devil's Advocate Game - Sign Ups Closed! Just wondering if there are enough active people to participate in a little "debate game." In Australia, it's called Mass Debate. Mass Debating is a common activity in Australian schools. For it to be qualified as a Mass Debate, 11 or more people must be involved and a certain criteria for the rules must be met. The debate is not done as formally as other debating styles, rather it involves two teams of five members each debating freely without the constrains of a turn based system. A Mass Debate usually starts with the eleventh person, designated as the "Mass Debater" giving the two teams their topic. The two teams then argue that topic freely. ... . The debate continues until the "Mass Debater" calls out [finale], after which the two teams must sum up their arguments and sway the "Mass Debater" who will then decide on the winner. We will call these games Devil's Advocate. The host will be the DA Host. Players will sign up and randomly be assigned to the PRO or CON side of the topic. If you are assigned to that side, you must argue that side! This means Devil's Advocacy WILL happen. Hence, the name of the game! I believe this sort of game will promote healthy debate and improve debating skill. Even -actually, especially!- if you argue against what you believe, you will learn how to provide a convincing argument for any side while opening your eyes to the opponent's view point. If this is alright with the mods, I'd like to take sign ups. If there aren't enough people on one team, someone may be cut to reduce the number of players to make the teams even. If someone is cut, they will have priority for the next game. I will be taking sign-ups for 1 week or until the roster is full. If you miss this game, please post so you can get priority for the next game. Pawn Diablolical Wulfeh Kurono. Helios Star Sir Temperance Danny Yunaha Yami Bakura Thoughtmage Debate topics will be graded on Factual evidence provided Logical consistency Strong rebuttals of opposing points And I will be your host. I'd like to start with some simple topics and move on to more current issues if we seem to be active and progressing. Thanks for checking this out! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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UnmariKam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	Geez, when I was the debating champion of NSW many, many moons ago, debating teams consisted of only 3 per side and the 'Devil's Advocate' rule was par for the course. we often said we disagreed with a topic we actually agreed with to be put on the affirmative team LMAO Anyway.....yes, I will do this. Sounds like fun. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-17-2010, 09:05 AM	#16
ftqwhbvxlcfop Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 526 Senior Member	I am just not interested in calling it Mass Debate or calling myself the Mass Debater. :\| This isn't formal debating, but if we get popular maybe we can get a nice little team thing going. The problem with formal, small teams is if they aren't on during the same time zone the team fails with lack of discussion. X Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-17-2010, 09:19 AM	#17
Karpattaisp Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 367 Senior Member	I am just not interested in calling it Mass Debate or calling myself the Mass Debater. :\| This isn't formal debating, but if we get popular maybe we can get a nice little team thing going. The problem with formal, small teams is if they aren't on during the same time zone the team fails with lack of discussion. X ....and hence why I am not allowed to join any online dueling teams either - sigh Oh well, I'll just crawl back into my own corner of Oz and find a stray kangaroo to pet.. Good luck with it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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kKFB1BxX Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 510 Senior Member	Yeah sure, I'll join. Sounds like fun. ^_^ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2010, 01:24 PM	#19
Anamehuskeene Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 432 Senior Member	Updated! Don't worry, I confirmed Yami Bakura's in cause there was some confusion in my response to 'em. I'll be posting a topic soon! Please PM me if you would like to be added to the next game. Otherwise, this can be closed. X Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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