sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 6, 2012 3:10pm
Seems like people think my debate tactics are not very good, so I'm soliciting advice from the masses on how to improve my debate skills.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Feb 6, 2012 3:15pm
Look up the posts of Isadore and Ender Wiggin, do the exact opposite.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Feb 6, 2012 3:24pm
If you get into an argument on the internet, you've already lost.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Feb 6, 2012 3:26pm
First, confirm that you are even in a debate.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Feb 6, 2012 3:27pm
Its probably because you suffer from C.R.I. Cranium rectal insertion, aka ya got your head up your ass too much.
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Feb 6, 2012 3:27pm
As far as debate tactics, you should structure your arguments so that your opponent might actually change they're mind.
In other words, there are no debates in LJ's forum.....
In other words, there are no debates in LJ's forum.....
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 6, 2012 3:28pm
Do I just ask "Sir, before I respond to your post, are you willing to consider this exchange a debate?"Con_Alma;1077457 wrote:First, confirm that you are even in a debate.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 6, 2012 3:28pm
Especially considering it takes a month to get a thread approved in the politics forum.Devils Advocate;1077460 wrote:As far as debate tactics, you should structure your arguments so that your opponent might actually change they're mind.
In other words, there are no debates in LJ's forum.....
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Feb 6, 2012 3:28pm
Just leave and never come back.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 6, 2012 3:29pm
This ain't the Lion King bro.Automatik;1077463 wrote:Just leave and never come back.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Feb 6, 2012 3:31pm
Study 609 and his ways. Can't agrue with ignorance.
Just reply with comments like "first" and "whatever" so you can't lose.
Just reply with comments like "first" and "whatever" so you can't lose.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Feb 6, 2012 3:34pm
If you must. If you believe you want to debate is it really a debate if the other person isn't truly debating.sleeper;1077461 wrote:Do I just ask "Sir, before I respond to your post, are you willing to consider this exchange a debate?"
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Feb 6, 2012 3:43pm
Link?sleeper;1077421 wrote:Seems like people think my debate tactics are not very good, so I'm soliciting advice from the masses on how to improve my debate skills.
Thank you.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Feb 6, 2012 3:44pm
This is atheism related, but can probably be applied to most discussions.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 6, 2012 3:48pm
By definition, there is never a discussion on religion and its validity because Christians can never get past the "Are you prepared to abide by basic principles of reason in discussing this topic" question. By definition, faith is illogical and is without reason.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Feb 6, 2012 4:37pm
1. Re-frame the topic to something tangentially related to the original subject matter of the thread.
2. Get the last word.
3. Declare yourself the winner.
/SVF'd
2. Get the last word.
3. Declare yourself the winner.
/SVF'd
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 6, 2012 4:37pm
4. Use poker terms to show your conviction.queencitybuckeye;1077592 wrote:1. Re-frame the topic to something tangentially related to the original subject matter of the thread.2
2. Get the last word.
3. Declare yourself the winner.
/SVF'd
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Feb 6, 2012 4:40pm
Thanks, forgotsleeper;1077593 wrote:4. Use poker terms to show your conviction.
5. When being owned, a "your mom" reference is the nuclear option and an automatic win.
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Feb 6, 2012 5:07pm
Maybe you could consult the book Glenn Beck wrote about you.sleeper;1077421 wrote:Seems like people think my debate tactics are not very good, so I'm soliciting advice from the masses on how to improve my debate skills.
Thank you.
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sjmvsfscs08
Posts: 2,963
Feb 6, 2012 5:41pm
Die in a fire.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Feb 6, 2012 5:57pm
Honest answer...
First earn some respect around here. Your reputation of being a smug know it all automatically turns most people off from even listening to you or considering one of your points worth a valid debate.
First earn some respect around here. Your reputation of being a smug know it all automatically turns most people off from even listening to you or considering one of your points worth a valid debate.
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Sonofanump
Feb 6, 2012 6:03pm
Drink moar Bud Lite.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Feb 6, 2012 6:44pm
Absolutely brilliant.queencitybuckeye;1077592 wrote:1. Re-frame the topic to something tangentially related to the original subject matter of the thread.
2. Get the last word.
3. Declare yourself the winner.
/SVF'd
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 6, 2012 9:27pm
Good luck with that one. My goal isn't to earn any respect, my goal is to win.THE4RINGZ;1077684 wrote:Honest answer...
First earn some respect around here. Your reputation of being a smug know it all automatically turns most people off from even listening to you or considering one of your points worth a valid debate.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Feb 6, 2012 9:29pm
Spell things wrong and use terrible grammar to confuse your opponent and get them off their game. Then finish him/her off by calling everyone a mofo and use it in every post you post just like Belly.
You will win every debate and you can take that to the bank.
You will win every debate and you can take that to the bank.