Entertainment Debate Topics
1,240 debate topics, all ages. Debatable motions with arguments for and against. Open the arguments below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.
- 1.
Celebrities should make charity music videos for disaster relief
For
- just filling up space here.
- All right im just going to be a man and admit defeat, you got me at "fiscally irresponsible to produce the same song yet again in such a short period of time."
Against
- Cut and print.
- Well met in any case.
- 2.
John Bonham was the greatest rock drummer of all time
For
- It is my position that John Bonham was the greatest rock n roll drummer of all time. He had a unique style and unique sound. I don't think any drummer,regardless of style, can deny Bonhams mark on the world of music. He made a 5 piece drum set sound HUGE and his single bass…
- I will answer Cons arguments point by point in an effort to show my argument holds true. 1) While I agree that Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest bands ever I did not assess that Bonham was the best just on the fact that he was a member of Led Zeppelin as Con stated. John…
Against
- I will be debating against Pro's opinion that John Bonham was the greatest rock drummer of all time. I have two main points for my case: 1) How do you measure how good someone is at playing the drums? There is no way. Thus, there is no way to state that someone (John Bonham) is…
- I will now make my final statements for my arguments. 1) Pro calls John Bonham a beast without describing the term. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a "beast" is, "a four-footed mammal as distinguished from a human being, a lower vertebrate, and an invertebrate"(1).…
- 3.
Violent video games lead to violent behavior
For
- I personally do not play violent video games regularly, but I have watched many different gamers play a plethora of violent games, ranging from CS:GO to Grand Theft Auto. If you look at how people react or express themselves while playing these games, you can notice a…
- I completely agree with nicksto99, Cameron's argument focuses on video games as a whole, not specifically violent video games. Also, I don't believe that coming up with an argument should just be limited to copying and pasting a news article. The American Academy of Pediatrics…
Against
- I love video games, but does the high violence sometimes you violent ? No that"s a load of nonsense of course it doesn"t. But that"s what some people actually believe, and today I"ll tell you why some people believe it and why some don"t. By the age of seven, Yes SEVEN! You can…
- People have the will to control their anger whether they do or don"t is a matter to blame themselves for not to blame something and playing violent games make you smarter. ( https://www.theregister.co.uk... ) A meta-study carried out by the American Psychological Association…
- 4.
Halo is a better video game series than Call of Duty
For
- Very true, but halo has all of that also, for example; forge mode, firefight, infection, spartan ops, flood, and lots of add-ons and maps. Plus campaign. Also in every halo some weapons do not show up and some get added.
- Hello and good luck I have always thought halo is better for 3 reasons 1 reason for each round 1 while COD has more weapons, halo obviously has more advanced, powerfully, weapons that are weak on one type of unit but strong on others. Then there is knifing. In COD you just walk…
Against
- I extend all arguments. (That's Me)
- Although I agree Halo does have variety, I believe Call of Duty has more quality to their modes, add-ons, etc. Like how Call of Duty has extensive, tactical maps come out every 2-3 months in each map pack. On a strict sales standpoint Halo is dwarfed.…
- 5.
Teen boy bands should not make comebacks
For
- Groups such as the Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, and the Spice Girls are a few examples of music groups; popular amoung teenagers and kids, who have made recent comebacks. The Spice Girls, for example, released a cd but the majority of the songs on it are remakes of…
- The bands (if they were very popular) do receive attention while they are disbanded. For example, if a person from the does a solo album (Gwen Stefani's solo career) it draws attention to the group. "oh she/he was in ______. I have their CD." Also, when any of the members are…
Against
- I had a lot of fun debating with you polishgirlinar. Strange topic, to say the least, but I liked it anyway. -- >>The bands (if they were very popular) do receive attention while they are disbanded. For example, if a person from the does a solo album (Gwen Stefani's solo…
- This will be swift and clean. -- >>All of the examples you provided for recognition were dead when they got it. This debate is not about dead boy bands, it is about living bands having a reunion. Therefore, the evidence you have used against is irrelevant and inadequate!<< Are…
- 6.
Photography is an art form
For
- I collect turtles.
- Big trees catch the wind.
Against
- Hello, debaters. The resolution is as follows: "Photography is an art form." By "photography," I mean "the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces," and by "art form," I mean "the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way to affect…
- 7.
The Lord of the Rings is better than Harry Potter
For
- To open the offer and acceptance stage, I will rid any confusion by saying that I will be arguing in favor of The Lord of the Rings and my opponent shall support Harry Potter. For clarification's sake, the arguments for which is better are based on content (characters, setting,…
Against
- Vigilantes never win.
- Expelliarmus!
- 8.
Mordor in The Lord of the Rings represents industrialization
For
- lol, I thank ararmer for the graceful concession. =)Given that the formal debate is over, I will consider both of us released from the parameters in round #1. I am now going to expand upon my analysis with more details and sources.I have been reading Tolstoy's "The Kingdom of…
- Before I begin my rebuttal, I will point out that CON has quoted Tolkien without providing sources or links to his quotation, which is plagiarism. I strongly suggest that CON correct this method of argumentation in case his sources become less clear in the future.RebuttalR1)…
Against
- My hat's off to my opponent for a great debate and an excellent victory. Very enjoyable and congratulations.
- So I really tried lol, spent a good amount of time trying to come up with a counter argument and the more I tried the more I realized that I myself didn't believe my own arguments. Pro, in my opinion, put out a rock solid argument that I myself now find pretty much true so to…
- 9.
Minecraft is better than Terraria
For
- yes because it has better graphics and a way more complex first person gaming experiance
Against
- ....Didnt answer again
- My opponent hasn't responded so I will continue. Terreria is a better game because of the cool bosses armor and etc.
- 10.
Justin Bieber is one of the worst singers ever
For
- Did you read what I wrote? I was talking about his songs and how he sings it.
- Justin Bieber doesn't even really mean what he says because he just dates somebody and breaks up after a while. He did that with Selena Gomez. Even if he is expressing love, he doesn't have to sing the same word over and over. It is annoying. He doesn't even keep the…
Against
- Justin Bieber is the worst singer ever
- In this argument, there is many beliefs whether he is a good singer or a bad one. I think he is both sincerely.
- 11.
The Godfather is the greatest film ever made
For
- I guess that means I won and you didn't repeat the same thing two times.
- I have to admit that my opponent has made very good arguments but he forget the meaning the best movie in cinema. It means that the critics love it best not the crowd or people just the critics and seeing what the movie got on rotten tomatoes I don't think it is as good as you…
Against
- My answer to his rebuttal:The components that I stated prove why the 300: Rise of the Empire is better than The Godfather.Now I am going to show the fact that 300: Rise of the Empire has all the components my opponent put forth: Ability to Interest the Audience: 300: Rise of…
- The burden of the Affirmative is to prove that The Godfather is better than every other cinema movie made. The burden of the Negative is to prove there is at least one movie better or at least equal to the The Godfather. The negative does not have to give a best movie of cinema…
- 12.
Final Fantasy VIII is the weakest game in the series
For
- Con is arguing for my side. So, I win this debate with no doubt. He forfeits the whole match by claiming that it is the worst game series ever.
- I again pass this round.
Against
- Well, it has too much focus on the main character, and virtually no characterization/development on the supporting cast. The main plot has an incredible lack of direction. Your goals change constantly, from "being a school student who graduates into mercenary" to "we'll do paid…
- This argument is about why final fantasy 8 is tje worst game in the series and why it should be replaced with a new game.
- 13.
Governments should ban violent video games
For
- I think that violent video games should be banned because what good are they doing to society!!! Violent video games encourage a more violent society. The exposure to violence such as killing and assault. The extent to this brutality has become ridiculous and we are letting…
- I have given you many examples on what the police are calling copycat crime and that the police are taking very seriously!. because this is an issue on the rise The government is supposed to do what is best for his/her country,weigh up the consequences and benefits and make a…
Against
- I made my point and she gave up. taking away rights is wrong. you can't use a small % of the population to create laws for the majority. opinions of games does not lead to laws and arguing with your feelings and not statistics will nod sway minds
- I appriciate your concern for saving lives. it is quite noble of you. But I feel that you are looking at the solution that is not rational. Once again rather than placing the responsibility on parents to take care of their children as most do. you think that it is more…
- 14.
Video games are good for teenagers
For
- i know i am average but i am in 8th grade and this is part of my essay. but video game can also expand your imagination like the super hero games i played those a few times.
- but with that many kids a in fact lower than average but they could learn in these game without knowing it such as me. i am average but some games help me learn new things.
Against
- My opponent is only average and plays video games, video games enforce mediocrity over excellence. Video games are communist by their very nature and look where that went in the past.
- Some nerds are teens but not all teens are nerds thus this resolution is found to be false.
- 15.
The first Pokémon generation was the franchise's worst
For
- I understand my opponent is busy, so there's not much to rebut.Graphics have no relevance to the argument.Graphics may not have utmost relevance, but you cannot deny it has no relevance. If I said graphics alone is what made it worse, you may have a point. But this is among…
- I would like to re-rebut some of these claims. . The original Parent Trap movie of 1971 [http://www.imdb.com......] scored higher on IMDB reviews than its 1998 remake http://www.imdb.com...... despite worse technology. That's because its content was superior.Yes, but as you…
Against
- I apologize to my opponent, as unforeseen circumstances have given me almost no time to participate in this debate. I beg voters to give my opponent the win, as I really have no time to argue this. Again, really sorry. I would like to debate this again later when I have time.…
- I'm really sorry I haven't had time to post much of an argument, I have been pretty busy this week. Following the rules of the debate, I can now refute my opponent's second round arguments. 1) "The Pokemon the games are terribly unoriginal." I think the opponent meant to say…
- 16.
Video games are a better source of entertainment than movies
For
- "You sound like you have a PS4 you should add me on there what are your favorite video games? Do you play fortnite"No point given. I'll still answer it. Yes I do use a Playstation 4 but prefer singleplayer games. I don't really like multiplayer games. "What does subjective mean…
- "You can use a tool to watch movies too you have a remote control and you also have different buttons you can operate on netflix. " The problem is the best you can do with remotes is change the volume, Change where you are at the movie, Pause and that is it. With a controller…
Against
- Under the things you were saying when you said "no points given" i basically agreed with what you were saying and i have no opposing arguments or different opinions. Anyways heres a parting gift to end off the debate
- You can use x to jump, Square to reload, Triangle to change weapon, R1 to fire, R2 to use a grenade, L1 to aim, L2 to use secondary throw-able item. You sound like you have a PS4 you should add me on there what are your favorite video games? Do you play fortniteSubjective and…
- 17.
South Park is better than The Simpsons
For
- This debate has been done before with family guy (http://www.debate.org...) , but I wanted to see how it would compare to the simpons. I've wanted to debate this subject for a while now. However, seeing as school and other activities can get in the way, I would like whoever…
- "The former was a joke. I apologize for the confusion. " I am quite aware of this, good sir, and was only using this to prove a point. "But does that not make it that much more obvious and painful when the joke does fall flat? " But the jokes are not meant to be interpretted as…
Against
- No, thank you for instigating this debate. It has, indeed, been fabulous. "I am quite aware of this, good sir, and was only using this to prove a point. " But what is this point for which you speak of? "But the jokes are not meant to be interpretted as falling flat" Clearly…
- Thank you for your response! "I somehow see these two statements canceling each other out." The former was a joke. I apologize for the confusion. "When south park uses the tactic of using 'the pause' to let the jokes sink in, the audience gets to look at the picture the…
- 18.
Pokemon should be banned
For
- Pokemon should be banned because they are just the worst type of show and games.
Against
- Sadly my adversary has chosen to forfeit every round of this debate after his opening statement. Simply claiming that something should be banned, is not an acceptable cause or reason for it to be banned. Since my adversary is proposing a change in the status quo, it is on him…
- I am going to give my adversary one last round to re-spawn before I offer any points. since he is asking for a change in the status quo, it is on him to present a valid case as to why this should be banned.
- 19.
Black metal bands rely too heavily on evil imagery
For
- Is Venom the first band that comes to mind? They are not even Black Metal nor evil. They merely used Satanic imagery for shock value and to sound evil without being evil. Same with Slayer-shock value again. Although Kerry King is open about his alliance with Satan. In essence…
- Black Metal band members try way too hard to look Evil and menacing but look like retired circus clowns wielding medieval weapons about.
Against
- As a retired Catholic priest, I oppose all forms of Satanism. This includes people who pretend to be Satanist. However, as a retired catholic priest, I am a devoted fan to Celtic frost, although I am not an Irish Catholic. My favorite song is Jesus Saves [clean] by Slayer. This…
- They do not try too hard to look evil. Take the pioneer black metal band Venom. The cover on their debut album Welcome to Hell, is a picture of a goat. Goats, by the way, are not evil. You could say the album title is over-the-top, but then I'll remind you there is a village in…
- 20.
Pokémon is not satanic
For
- This will be fun. I'll show you that Pokemon is indeed Satanic. First, let's look at the fact that there are over 700 Pokemon right now, though we'll be taking a look at a certain Pokemon. Namely, Vivillon. Here's the bulbapedia article:…
- I would like to take a closer look at Vivillon. It's a final evolution, and has calming scales. We also use Pokemon to battle each other. Vivillon uses these scales to calm people who are against pokemon battles, which are promoting animal abuse.My opponent also talks about…
Against
- that's just grasping at straws. when I battled girintina it said "bishan" as a roar so I looked it up and guess what, ITS A LOCATION IN SINGAPORE with your logic giritina is Chinese and really Pikachu's tail being a saitanic z? what's next the car tire being a satanic o also…
- pokemon is not evil here's why, the people who made pokemon didn't know magic was bad they where just looking 4 elements to use 4 the game grass fire water etc. but phichick is not the same in the pokemon world as it is in ours its even been shown 2 b scientifically baced at…
- 21.
Television does more harm than good
For
- In our rapidly evolving world such things as the Internet, telephone and television have become familiar and even bored. Many people believe that television bring more harm than good. It is undeniable that the popularity of the books has fallen since the invention of…
Against
- Yernar has forfeited the debate. Extend my arguments.
- Yernar has forfeited the round. Please extend my arguments.
- 22.
Women should not be superheroes
For
- I men to spell introduction. Lol, oops. Yolo. Men are superior to women. Much stronger, thicker better and best. Better best, never let it rest, until your good is better and your better is your best. Men are the bestest of the best of the boss. They are not women. Women are…
- Round 1 accept and debbaste introductions. Greatest whitish ex.
Against
- Men can treat women horrendously, being sexist and aiming to rape and or murder younger girls. It shows that men are more idiotic than women. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov... also proves that men attack verbally and physically, women more often than women attacking women. You say…
- I accept. - do you mean introduction not instructions? Sorry if you didn't.... Women should be aspired to, we should admire their powers and we'll being rather than looks. Women are much as entertaining as men in adventure cartoons or thriller movies. Wonder Women is a great…
- 23.
Keyboard and mouse is better than controllers
For
- That's not true. I have gone from a Logitech M315 to a Razer Deathadder Elite and have noticed only a difference in ergonomics. As long as you have 60FPS+, it's all skill. On the flip side, console has too many factors such as aim assists for controllers to be taken seriously.…
- Your argument fell apart at the moment that you admitted to K&M being an advantage. A mouse gives you easy control over every single plane while you aim, and a keyboard allows for you to press any button without a major shift in aim or hand position. A keyboard and mouse player…
Against
- I do not think that K&M is better for FPS.
- You made your argument fall apart when you admitted that a person with the same skill level will dominate a person that doesn't have a mouse that is as good as yours, on console everyone has the same hardware and no one has an unfair advantage over another. That's my point, PC…
- 24.
PC gaming is better than console gaming
For
- Rebuttals: "Console gaming is by far the most popular way of gaming in this day and age." But that's where you're wrong. Combined PS4 and Xbox sales is about 60,000,000, but steam, the most popular PC gaming software, has about 125,000,000 active users. So console gaming isn't…
- The second, third and fourth are arguments and rebuttals. The last round are for rebuttals and closing statements ONLY.
Against
- So you think PC gaming is more popular?Is that why every day when I go to school, all I can hear about are consoles and console gaming? Is that why there are only a few in my year who actually PC game? Furthermore, most youtubers play games on consoles, which shows they have a…
- Console gaming is by far the most popular way of gaming in this day and age. It has many aspects that make it easy to use and an ideal buy and I'm going to start with the flexibility of it. A console can go on YouTube, bbc I player and various other apps and surf the Internet.…
- 25.
Celebrity performers are paid far too much
For
- I acknowledge that celebrities keep the money going around, and that they are making profits for multiple people. I still say that all of the profits are not due to them, but are due to the writers, producers, and background people who work to make the lines and scenes,…
- The President of the United States is paid around 400,000 dollars per year. It is ridiculous and unjust that people who only work for the average citizens' entertainment is paid many times double that, and yet do not make nearly as much of an positive impact in american society.
Against
- Without any counterargument, I state again that higher wages for some classes are only natural and that they should neither be feared nor encouraged, simply accepted for what they are.
- At this point, I believe it is appropriate to recall some of the arguments put forth by Adam Smith concerning wages. One of the reasons Smith put forward for the disparity of wages was the failure rate. Essentially, wages are like a lottery. If, say, only 1/20 people succeed,…
- 26.
Otaku culture is ruining anime
For
- Recently Director Hayao Miyazaki spoke out that Otakus are damaging anime due to their obsessive behaviour and tastes. Otakus who are the prime consumers of moe and pandering shows, are thus the cause of why so many are produced. Resolved: Otakus are causing a negative trend on…
Against
- Unfortunately, it looks like the instigator has forfeited. I would like to ask A. Witherspoon VI for a rematch if he sees fit. I was looking forward to this debate.
- My opponent has forfeited again. I am still open to a rematch.
- 27.
The destruction of Alderaan was justified
For
- I extend my arguments.
- I extend my arguments.
Against
- I appologies to my opponent. The wifi here in Lindsborg has really been off. I have no choice, but to concede to my opponent in this debate.
- This round I shall show why the destruction of Alderaan was not only unjustifiable, but unethical. Contention 1: Kingdom of EndsA key thing one must acknowledge here is the Kingdom of Ends. This is the simple, you cannot use people as a mean, but only an end. The Kingdom of…
- 28.
Photography should not be considered a true art form
For
- You stated, "The stance that I will argue is that all photography is not meant to be art." This argument has yet to be supported with any evidence. I will await a response of the round 2 argument that was presented. The argument about whether photography is a valid art form or…
- Photography as a pure art form has been debatable from its earliest days of existence. That fact remains that there are different types of photography that serve different purposes. The quote in which you invoke from Mr. Adams offers an opinion on photography from a…
Against
- I deeply regret forfeiting a round, but some things came up. Here we go. you said: "The question remains, how much of the artists' spirit from the mind gets separated from a mechanical tool such as a camera, how personal is it really? When we consider these questions raised by…
- Hello paul, and being an amateur photographer myself this will be interesting. You said: "I contend that the validity of photography as an art form tends to waver between true art, and false art. Some photography is art and some is not. What is in between, and why it is there…
- 29.
The original Xbox was one of the best consoles of its era
For
- "Xbox (original) is ONE of the best consoles out there. Or at least during it's time." Yes, i stated that the xbox 360 had some more improvements over the xbox but my debate was about the xbox being ONE of the best consoles, not the best. Yes the xbox 360 has improvements but…
- Yes, i may have put to much burden on you but it was pleasing to see someone counter like that. Now to start. Well the xbox console being the first system to have a built in hard-drive which allows you to save music and game saves was quite outstanding. Some neither the ps2 or…
Against
- My opponent concedes that the 360 is an improvement from the XBOX. Thus you.
- "The Xbox 360 is just the predecessor of the xbox. All the bugs and improvements where then changed and computed into the xbox 360. With out the xbox, mircrosoft's xbox 360 wouldn't have been so successful." This is it. My opponent needs to prove that the XBOX is the best. He…
- 30.
Pokémon should be released on consoles and PC, not only Nintendo
For
- Yes it would just have better graphics, but i find that the DS and other Nintendo devices are fidgety and annoying to use which is pretty much my only reason for wanting them to be ported over to console
- I think that Pokemon should also be on other devices E.G. Xbox or playstation because; i love the pokemon series and find it really fun, but i dont like using a DS or other nintendo devices, because i find them annoying to use and low quality... well low quality everything…
Against
- In that case, all you're really asking is for Nintendo to release a grip that would clip to the ds and act as a controller grip. One like this? http://thecoolgadgets.com... That's all it would take to increase the ergonomical quality of the handheld, right?
- As much as the idea of new pokemon games on the consoles might thrill you, remember that pokemon is and always will be a turn based game. Apart from the occasional gem such as X-Com, such a genre is unheard of on consoles. It would only be the same game with slightly better…
- 31.
There are no decent scary movies being made today
For
- Well, buletman, not everyone is a theater major or whatever it was you said. Some of, if not most of us, expect a movie calling itself scary to scare us without us having to "immerse ourselves" in the movie. Scary movies, and I don't mean the parody, are all becoming tragically…
- Yes, while this is a debate, I'll agree that you would have to truly let go of any skepticism in order to watch a scary movie these days if you really want the scary expirience. That is also why "The Excorsim of Emily Rose," while a few find it stupid, did frighten many of its…
Against
- You're right, not everyone is a dramatic art major. It's a shame. Anyway, I propose that this be over, because the title of your debate should have been "Hollywood movies are clich�." not "There is no such thing as a decent scary movie these days." I say this for two reasons:…
- I am a dramatic art major, so you're going to have to excuse me that I keep making theatre references, but part of theatre is that if you want the immersion, you must find some sort of verisimilitude, or truth-seeming qualities, in that, you must be able to identify with the…
- 32.
The PlayStation 4 is superior to the Xbox One in gaming standards
For
- I respect your argument, but I have access to a PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. You have stated, "It is important to note that this is not something new, as it has been an ongoing trend for Microsoft." Although that statement is not true if you are…
- I would like to begin this debate by stating that as this generation of gamers are advancing, so are the consoles. Yes, they are becoming more like computers but still have that gaming feel that makes people prefer a console. Both of the new platforms for both consoles are…
Against
- Thanks to IAlwaysLoseDebates for presenting his rebuttals. I will now offer mine. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRO's DRM Policy Argument…
- I'd like to express my gratitude to IAlwaysLoseDebates for the generous introduction and for presenting arguments. Before I begin, I'd like to clarify a few things. Resolution As I said earlier(In R1),I will be arguing beyond the context of 'electronic games' because the…
- 33.
Violence in video games directly causes real-world violence
For
- Thanks.
- My opponent pointed out the blemishes in my opening remarks very professionally. Thank you.
Against
- Many thanks to all.
- Many thanks to my opponent for his participation and professionalism. As requested, please vote Con; Pro has conceded the debate.However, if the voters would give the conduct point to Pro, I wouldn't mind at all. His concession was very graceful. Best of luck in your exam(s),…
- 34.
Fortnite is better than Roblox
For
- Fortnite gives a purpose in the game, With challenges and achievements, The graphics are way better than Roblox with its blocky graphics. And if Roblox is such of a game than why is Ninja, Lazerbeam, Loserfruit, Lacky, TFue, Etc, Playing Fortnite and not Roblox all day?
- Fortnite is better than Roblox for a lot of reasons, Fortnite doesn't make a sound when you die and there is no blood stains when you die
Against
- I would forfeit in return, But I don't want to have to wait three days to do that, So I'm not going to make any points here. This is simply to get this over with.
- First, I'm going to ignore all of your grammar errors. You say graphics, But you are actually referring to art style, Which is entirely subjective. I could say PUBG has a better art style than Fortnites cartoony art style, And that would be an equally valid statement. As for…
- 35.
Final Fantasy VII has the best storyline in video games
For
- "Why in the heck do you need 8 characters to play a game. "-VC The Gameplay is not my argument here so it should not matter my opponents opinion on whether the game is confusing to play with more players even though you only play with one more at a time than Donkey Kong, i am…
- And I definatly dont see A award winning CGI movie About The Donkey Kong Adventures coming to existance any time in the next 100years. Thank you the readers for Taking the time To listen and have an opinion.
Against
- "The Gameplay is not my argument here so it should not matter my opponents opinion on whether the game is confusing to play with more players even though you only play with one more at a time than Donkey Kong, i am simply arguing that the storyline of FFVII is the best and…
- "My opponent obviously Thinks Two Monkeys traveling through a jungle is better than having numerous characters, including Tifa Lockheart, vincent Valentine, Cid Highwind, Red XIII, Aerith, Cait Sith, Yuffi, and of course Cloud" -Zeratul My opponent says that all these…
- 36.
Roblox is better than Minecraft
For
- What I'm trying to point that Roblox has more features than minecraft. I always play both but I found Roblox is more fun
- Roblox is more fun because: 1. More physics. 2. More Items and gadgets 3. Can have up to 20-50 players in 1 server 4. Different Games in every server 5. You can create games 6.More monsters like Slenderman, Jack the killer, Mummies and many many more. 7. You could be the…
Against
- We've both made our points, see you some other time. Duncan.
- I'm just speeding up the debate.
- 37.
Nintendo is the greatest video game developer
For
- Ha ha, ok, then! Just do what you can! Vote Pro, because Con conceeds all arguments made. Extend all of my first two speeches, saying why I win I win because: Nintendo has made the biggest impact My opponent gives false evidence, because of too many companies given My opponent…
- Opponents case: 1. First of all, Snake wasn't stolen to go in smash bros. Nintendo got a deal with Konami, and had legal rites to put Snake in(Same with Sonic) 2. Next, Snake was created by KONAMI, NOT SONY! Drop this argument 3. Mario does jump on heads to kill, and burnout…
Against
- !! !! !! ! anyway nintendo adventage is game making sony adventages is entertainment console making vote pro! !
- ......... I just know i don't know much on this sorry.................................................. i should forfeit
- 38.
Television has a harmful influence on society
For
- Freedom of choice, is not granted by law, nor by religion. Freedom of choice, as in free will, is innate to mankind. Ok if you are already correcting me, I would be glad if you could show source or scientific proof of your conclusion. Meanwhile, it would be useful to check some…
- However d'Artagnan, I underlined that R1 is without arguments on what you obviously did not pay attention. I am going to tolerate this in order to keep focus on topic subject. Since my opponent wishes to use the freedom of choice and artistic expression as his method of…
Against
- Well, thank you very much digitalphantom, I am humbled by your great intellect. I will give it my best to write as articulate and as well read as you.----------------------------------------------------------------------- With regards to your comments about freedom of choice,…
- Definitions: Programming, n. Scripted or non-scripted television shows. Art, n. A field in which unique skills are applied to produce an object of quality. Not limited to fine arts. Every other word in this argument is used by its most common and unambiguous definition. Retort:…
- 39.
Superman is underappreciated in modern pop culture
For
- I guess it's just a matter of getting the right film director to make a good, in-depth Superman movie, similar to C. Nolan and the Dark Knight trilogy. So this isn't much of a debate is it? Oh well.
- I will be arguing in favour of Superman being an under-appreciated character. I hold the position that Superman is a heavily philosophical and meaningful character, as well as an idol for others, and that the character's decline in popularity and criticism is built on a blind…
Against
- Not really. I get where you're coming from though.
- By under-appreciated I can only assume you mean appreciated by the masses, In which case the full depth of the character has NEVER been appreciated outside of a handful of people who understand that depth. For everyone else, he's a collection of superpowers in tights that's…
- 40.
DC comics are less interesting than Marvel
For
- Strength in combat is not the most important factor, and my competitor is required to use examples of comics when necessary. No ad hominem moves, movies and other sources can also be used. Marvel is, in my opinion, more interesting, because it has a greater selection of…
- I must agree with my opponent's view that DC has been successful across multiple genres, but this does not prove that it is more interesting. This also applies for the DCAU, which is aimed at introduce people to the DC universe's comics, and is the cause of many characters'…
Against
- I agree to all of his terms and conditions, and expect him to abide by them as well. In this debate, my opponent must be able to prove that DC Comics is less interesting than Marvel, while I'll defend and promote the position that it's either equal or superior. I will be…
- My opponent has, again, forfeited. My arguments still stand unchallenged.
- 41.
Victor Frankenstein should be held responsible for all deaths in the novel
For
- Who should be held responsible for all of the deaths in Frankenstein? Victor or the Creature? What should that person be charged with in a court of law?
- Who should be held responsible for all of the deaths in Frankenstein? Victor or the Creature? What should that person be charged with in a court of law?
Against
- YAY I WIN DUE TO Ff
- Scarlet fever exited thousands of years before victor, his grandpa died because of his own stupidity and poverty before victors birth. Walden killed his crew members by making them work in cold weather. SINCE YOU DROPPED THESE POINTS I WIN.
- 42.
Video games should cost money to play
For
- The reason that the games cost money for the $1000+ systems is because of the fact that the copanies that sell the games have to pay the people that help to create them. So by making them cost money they can offord to keep their employees and make more games.
- Like I said before, the people who create the games have to pay their employees and in order to do that they must sell the games at a high price. The people who create the computers themselves have to pay to create the parts and pay even more people to put the computers…
Against
- But there are so many people across the world that are so poor, that people have to take decades in some places to get a computer. And when they want to use it for entertainment, they have to pay 50$ for that kind of stuff, which I think is wrong.
- I think that if there are so many poor people here in the USA-- I mean the world, why should entertainment for 1,000$+ Devices cost even more money?
- 43.
Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare's worst play
For
- Well, it's all fine and dandy that you can find some way to get around the topic by taking the easy way out, but I in fact, will graciously accept your points. First of all, I thank you for your attempt to show me that there is a worse play than Romeo and Juliet by posting…
- Speaking for the pro side of this argument I will first outline the terms and then move on to my first constructive argument. William Shakespeare = 1564–1616 English dramatist & poet Worst = least skillful or efficient Play = the stage representation of an action or story All…
Against
- Wilt thou leave me so unsatisfied?
- I'm so sorry that some comedians made Titus mildly entertaining. We should have watched the same basic plot without a lick of humor, because that's the plot. It's dreadful and boring. The premise that Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare's worst play is easily negated by citing that…
- 44.
The Legend of Zelda is better than The Elder Scrolls
For
- I" Think that Legend of Zelda series is better because it allows the player to see new temple's and new items which have more challenge, "I" understand that elder scrolls gives the player the ability of character making but having a character provided makes you be able to…
Against
- I'm not really talking resolution and frame rate; I'm talking more of the fact that Majora's Mask is just reused assets from Ocarina of Time reassembled and sold at market price, while Skyrim is a groundbreaking, massive open world game that also lets the player modify the game…
- Now, I'd like to address the character of Link. You see, while Link has been more of a character in games such as Wind Waker, but the fact that every Link is a reincarnation means that each one is not the same person. While Skyrim doesn't have a main character as they are…
- 45.
1999 was the best year for cinema
For
- While 1888 was when the first "true" film was made, it was known that filming moving images was a technique used since the early 1880s, and to counter cons point the first film ever made, even though most of it is lost was man walking around the corner and was filmed by Louis…
- OK hello guys this is my 5th debate on this great website so far, I will be arguing that the year 1999 was the best year of cinema in terms of movie quality as well as movie significance. The rules will be simple 1. No trolling or bitching 2. The first round will be acceptance…
Against
- Thanks, Pro. For my concluding statements, I'd like to start with the fact that Pro admits that 1888 was when the first "true" film was made. He then goes on to state that there may have been one made in 1887. "It's widely believed" Pro states, but gives us no source (besides a…
- 1888 is the best year in cinema history because it is the year in which the first ever film was produced. The Roundhay Garden Scene is credited with being the oldest surviving film. [1][2] [1] http://m.imdb.com... [2] http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com...
- 46.
Independent creators are better than major media channels online
For
- 1) Whats the matter with swearing? Kids don't watch his videos and he doesn't brand them to them anyway. B-Lasagna is not an annoying song. When did he apologize? 2) Give me one example of Pewdiepie being racist, ONE 3) He doesn't play games and he is really funny, Why do you…
- Neither side uses bots and alts are removed within an hour and T-Series also has alts. Pewdiepie does not target his videos for 9 year olds. His average demographic is 15-19. It is a running joke and their is no problem with it. What is your problem with Mr. Beast. He is a good…
Against
- Pewdiepie swears deliberately every time. You think his annoying song is enough? No. He used F word and n word right in front of a person when "all people are built equal". After a while he yet apologizes. You think hot glue on a heartstab is enough? No. Also kids follow the…
- so how are they standing in the same spot if they are using bots? There are only 2 possibilities: one is that this is lie and the second is that this bot situation is not detected that it is counted as acceptable. Like come on even socialblade give innocence for them. Second…
- 47.
SpongeBob is harmful to young minds
For
- My argument will be simple SpongeBob could be harmful to the human brain A study has been shown that a group of four year olds in a University were split up. Some of them watched a documentary and the other groups watched SpongeBob. Then later on they were tested and the ones…
- You're being asserted. How will it make kids smarter because the last time I checked cartons are for entertainment. And can you please provide your proof.
Against
- Spongebob is not dangerous because even though there may be MILD violence(which there really isnt, believe me.) the children just laugh, move on, and pay no attention to it. any suggestive themes are overlooked by children because they have no siding to them what so ever.
- First of all, you dont need proof, we all have benn kids before. And second, if you see someone fightng, then they make up and are friends, then the people watching learn and take a lesson from that
- 48.
Minecraft is better than Roblox
For
- Roblox tricks you they want you to pay a lifetime because they want your money. Ad the guest are stupid I saw two kiss. Roblox has a lot of fighting on most serves. And do you know some people on roblox ruin minecraft. Some people like to go over there and cheat and hack. I saw…
- Roblox sucks its not even on Xbox to start. The games suck. The multiplayer is stupid. Minecraft you can single or multiplayer. Roblox there are noobs. Minecraft has skills roblox little kids just click on an enemy and rage quit when they die. Also there are online daters and…
Against
- Well that concludes my argument againt Minecraft beating roblox by ever point.Please remember, when voting DO NOT VOTE FOR WHICH ONE YOU LIKE MORE, vote for who did a better job debating.Also people, stop debating in the comments, the notifications keep making my butt vibrate.
- 1. Roblox does not trick you, they themselves DO NOT get involved with other gamers and their content, that being said, because so, any game that has special items that you need to buy is at the fault of the user. Like I said also, you didn't need that blue flaming sword and…
- 49.
Hacking in online games should be banned
For
- People should not hack cause it won't be fun.
Against
- Apparently a complete FF from my opponent.
- And again a FF.Extend.
- 50.
A crocodile could beat a shark in a fight
For
- Well first of all a tiger and a shark had nothing to do with this debate.Now I am going to state some facts on both the saltwater crocadile and the great white shark. The saltwater crocodile has a longer muzzle than the mugger crocodile its length is twice its breadth at the…
- A saltwater crocodile could killed a equal size bull shark, tiger shark, and it could kill a great white shark. A bull shark will put up a better fight because of its aggression. I have written documents on this category. The saltwater crocodile are very fit and much more…
Against
- Well first of all a tiger and a shark had nothing to do with this debate." Lol wut? I assume you mean a tiger and a crocodile? And yes it does. Earlier you stated that Salt Water Crocs could kill tigers, along with other mammals. That was just to prove that your information was…
- First off I would like to inform the audience that the pro literally, put hardly any effort into making a rebuttal. As you can see from the link provided, more than half of everything posted came from what was said in a previous debate, and there really wasn't an argument on my…
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