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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:02 pm
by Mikey
Excellent point. I have developed a tendency to be swayed by no opinions but my own - technically known as "stubborn as a jackass" - but Teaos is right. Subconscious means just that, and commenting on a post could very easily equip a debater with a third-party-influenced counter.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:03 pm
by Sionnach Glic
Hmm, perhaps you're right.
Which is a pity, because I wanted to bring up some stuff on the Irish bits you mentioned in your post.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:04 pm
by Tsukiyumi
Teaos wrote:I would like to request that the comments in this thread made by everyone be several restrained until the end of the debate.
It is hardly fair for comments to be made about the quality or persuasiveness of a post during a debate. It is up to the judge to decide what he thinks of the quality and content of a post and seeing comments made about them may unfairly influence his opinion. I'm not saying Mikey will be swayed but he is only human and large public support for one side would be hard to ignore.
If every post is to be analyzed in here during the debate it not only helps the opposing side by giving an out side analyses of it but also sways opinions.
Feel free to rip them apart after it is over.
Sorry, Teaos. You're right. I'll shut my pie hole until this is over.
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:56 am
by Bryan Moore
Hey folks, I'm having a little problem with internet access now. I'm at my parents house for the weekend because of some family health problems. I will have a response prepared ASAP, but this 23 hour deadline may not be possible. If this costs my team, I greatly apologize. Will work this out ASAP (may be able to get to my girlfriend's house to post a pre-written response.
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:34 am
by Sionnach Glic
If there's a problem with your relatives, then that obviously takes precedence over an internet debate. I don't think anyone will mind too much.
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:36 am
by Teaos
Thats all good. Good to know what happening and of coarse family comes first. I can honestly say I don't mind at all but its up to the other team or the judge what they choose to do.
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:47 pm
by KuvahMagh
Hope everything works out alright for you.
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:19 pm
by Teaos
I would personally lke to thank Bryan for finding the time to post even with his family obligation. Huge credit goes to him for making the time and effort. Hope everything works out well man.
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:41 pm
by Sionnach Glic
Agreed completely.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:44 am
by stitch626
Man, this looks like fun. Now that I think about it, I don't feel that I would do a good job debating, mostly because I am not very good at being clear.
However, I wouldn't mind being a judge. I can be very impartial (I frequently play devil's advocate in the arguments here, so I will have no problem leaving my opinion out of the judging).
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:48 am
by Teaos
You may as well give it a shot. We need the people and not everyone is great.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:51 am
by stitch626
Well, after school is done, I can participate. So probably the next one.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:52 am
by Monroe
I'll try to get a post up soon. I've got a huge paper due tomorrow, been working on it all weekend. And then I have something to do tomorrow but I'll try to get a post up.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:29 pm
by Sionnach Glic
Good luck on your paper.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:25 pm
by Bryan Moore
Hey thanks all. No major health issue, but dad's got a fracture in his spine. I was home to pack some stuff up for him, because the folks are going on vacation for a few.
And good luck on the paper!