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Originally posted by Lebell
Hmmm
Possibly.
What structure and rules do you propose?
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Structure would be three posts apiece: Opening, posted at a predetermined time, sight unseen of the other's argument. Rebuttal, posted, again, after a predetermined interval, responding to the other's opening. Closing, same as the others. The key here, I think, is to avoid the "give and take" aspect of the debates. As for topics, a thread to allow people to suggest, and then one to let them vote. Then you and I decide which side to take and when the debate shall begin. This is not about winning, by the by, as we have no judge, but more to introduce informed debate in the place of so much petty bickering, by allowing each side time to research and so on. More when I get back from work.