What's Your Debating Style?

[Buttercup]

Please wait for the poll.


Discuss at your leisure. Or, not.

Multi-choice option.

 

[Kathryn]

I didn't see this option, which is mine:

"I'll debate if I have either a 1) bottomless pot of coffee, or 2) bottomless bottle of wine. I make more sense to myself when using option 2."

 

[Buttercup]

I didn't see this option, which is mine:

"I'll debate if I have either a 1) bottomless pot of coffee, or 2) bottomless bottle of wine. I make more sense to myself when using option 2."

Darn. I was going to add alcohol to the choices but I didn't want to tempt anyone unnecessarily.

 

[Kathryn]

Darn. I was going to add alcohol to the choices but I didn't want to tempt anyone unnecessarily.

What does this word "unnecessarily" mean in this context?

 

[Majikthise]

Some of us have habits that need no further encouragement.

 

[Buttercup]

What does this word "unnecessarily" mean in this context?

I'm thinking there's a high chance all the doofs (including myself) would pick that choice and that one only. This IS a semi serious question. I would like to know the answers though.

 

[Quagmire]

We're supposed to have a style?

 

[Buttercup]

We're supposed to have a style?

Yes, but we already know this is your debating style, sugar. :flirt:

 

[Quagmire]

Yes, but we already know this is your debating, sugar. :flirt:

I even have a laptop that turns into a flying jet ski. :yes:

 

[Alceste]

I went for 3 and 4, but I should confess that the only person here who has changed my mind on a subject is Dust1n, what with all the facts and evidence he brings to the table. Most other debators seem to think the awesome power of their wits and clever rhetorical gymnastics will be enough. It isn't.

 

[dust1n]

For the jugular.

 

[dust1n]

I went for 3 and 4, but I should confess that the only person here who has changed my mind on a subject is Dust1n, what with all the facts and evidence he brings to the table. Most other debators seem to think the awesome power of their wits and clever rhetorical gymnastics will be enough. It isn't.

Aw, thanks! Wits and gymnastics are my weak spot, so obsessive source mining has to do.

I'm sure I've changed my mind a few times about all sorts of topics, but I neither really remember them, or who did the changing. Past is sort of blurry.

 

[Quagmire]

Aw, thanks! Wits and gymnastics are my weak spot, so obsessive source mining has to do.

That's OK. Most of the people in here who consider themselves Wits are only half right.

We do have plenty of gifted gymnasts though.

 

[Alceste]

Aw, thanks! Wits and gymnastics are my weak spot, so obsessive source mining has to do.

I'm sure I've changed my mind a few times about all sorts of topics, but I neither really remember them, or who did the changing. Past is sort of blurry.

In particular, you changed my mind about prostitution and pornography. I had a rather rosier view of the sex trade before I read all your statistics and studies.

 

[Quagmire]

That's OK. Most of the people in here who consider themselves Wits are only half right.

We do have plenty of gifted gymnasts though.

I've seen people in here execute a Triple-Flying-Back-flip and land with both feet in their mouths. :yes:

 

[Quagmire]

I've seen people in here execute a Triple-Flying-Back-flip and land with both feet in their mouths. :yes:

Plenty of times.

 

[Quagmire]

I've seen people in here execute a Triple-Flying-Back-flip and land with both feet in their mouths. :yes:

Plenty of times.

And it never gets old. :yes:

 

[Buttercup]

I went for 3 and 4, but I should confess that the only person here who has changed my mind on a subject is Dust1n, what with all the facts and evidence he brings to the table.

Yes, he's a formidable opponent. I usually just offer him cookies and run.

Most other debators seem to think the awesome power of their wits and clever rhetorical gymnastics will be enough. It isn't.

I often resort to using this tactic. The problem is I can't even do a cartwheel.

I'd probably never, ever get into a serious debate with you because I know I'd have my rear handed to me on a platter. Unless, of course, the topic was vintage jewelry supplies. I could probably kick your butt with that topic.

 

[Revoltingest]

Both sloths & cows are cute.

 

[dust1n]

In particular, you changed my mind about prostitution and pornography. I had a rather rosier view of the sex trade before I read all your statistics and studies.

Yeah, big stuff like that, I end up learning a bunch by researching, but also just trying to account for all the various perspectives. I'm not sure I really change my mind that much, but my brains still get a healthy dosin' of stuff.