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801 debate topics, kids. Debatable motions with arguments for and against. Open the arguments below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.

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  1. 651.

    The Beatles are the greatest musical act of all time

    For

    • First, when I stated modern history, what I meant was "for the time period during which we are familiar with. " Had I not done this, my opponent could technically claim that a bunch of cavemen existing before recorded history may have made great music with primitive instruments…
    • Resolved: All subjective tastes aside, it is unquestionable that the Beatles, based on their widespread fame and accomplishments, unprecedented musical breakthroughs, and ability to appeal to people of all demographics throughout the ages, should be considered the greatest…

    Against

    • Sure, I'll debate this for fun :) I'd like my opponent to be aware that while R1 states, "...[The Beatles] should be considered the greatest musical act that ever existed, at least during modern history," the resolution is about the greatest artist/ musician of all time - not…
    • Many thanks to my opponent for engaging with me in this debate. Pro begins by stating that while classical music contributed by "my musicians" may be of superior quality (higher art) to what the Beatles played, that "this does not affect the fact that the [Beatles] themselves…
  2. 652.

    The Joker is a hero society needs

    For

    • The argument focuses only on The Joker from Batman: The Dark Knight since there are too many variations of his character. The Joker is the antagonist of the movie but this does not make him the villain. The Joker is more of a bringer or a teacher to society. In terms of legal…

    Against

    • It would seem my opponent's basic contention is that the Joker, as supposedly exemplified in the fairy scene, is out to teach us lessons of empathy and deeper understanding of ourselves and one another. I will be addressing that contention later in my arguments, but first I…
    • Ballin'.
  3. 653.

    Roblox is a bad game for newbies

    For

    • Guns are scary for teh chidleren and not very good so i just thgink thjat maybe no guhns in mmine is good you know!! (::: anwyays i think roblox is hom0osexual lol
    • minecraft is bnot feull of bulleis ur the only b ulkly man what the heck!??!? also ur pretty gay BC U have a gf thats probably a frickin T R A P which is like super dumb XDDDDDDDDDD. also people on roblox are not nice soem one kalled my mum kinda dumb on roblox not rlly but i…

    Against

    • Uou are shpwign me that I have won and are breaking down into a frenzied fit, but i shall pound you futhur! Minecraft has one thing ing to do in it, and that is build and use barebones fight. RABlx, has litmitless thibgs to do as there are an infinite amoute of "quality" games…
    • This is my point. Bullys like you can get away wif doin mean things on mine CRAP HAHAHAHaA you smelly. On rblox u can report people so the people are nice! People who play mine craf get corrupted and delve into sin, like u! And that's trhe worst thing a game can do.
  4. 654.

    Frozen is a good example for young ladies

    For

    • Frozen is a good example for young ladies, specifically teenage girls. I"m not saying this because I am one, but because it shows that family comes before anything else and that just because you find a guy that shares a lot of interests with you, it doesn"t mean that he is the…
    • "This is not a good example for young ladies. It's a bad clich" that powerful women are dangerous and reckless, even merciless, and that you can only be "free" by becoming a fashion model. Being a model is a bad ideal. We know how the pressure on models and pageant contestants…

    Against

    • I strongly disagree with your resolution.Elaborate your case further.Expect my reply.
    • Pity my opponent forfeited this round.I extend all arguments.My opponent has done almost nothing to counter any of my points, so my argument still stands.I wish my opponent all the best and hope she is well.Thanks all!
  5. 655.

    The Galactic Empire was better than the Rebellion

    For

    • Yes, the rebels had the upper hand with the upper terrain and the rebellion easily could have done many things that could have ended the war. In fact you made it seem that the rebellion was better and made my statement just seem to say that the empire was cooler, but let us…
    • Good luck to my opponent! First off, the empire had way more access to good weapons and had two death stars. The only reason that were blown up was because of the force. Most likely the empire would have one if Luke had not gotten involved. Plus, the Empire had a bunch of super…

    Against

    • For the purposes of this debate I only want to focus on the existing movies, not the comics or anything else that I frankly haven't had time to watch although I'd loved to when I've got the spare time. If it weren't for the high-technological weaponry, then one might wonder how…
    • To begin with, the war has the characteristics of an insurgency-war similar to how the US faced an insurgency in Vietnam. The US obviously was superior in nearly all respects, in everything from intelligence to better armament, and yet any sensible person who's studied the war…
  6. 656.

    Music can affect people

    For

    • First of all, music can effect peoples moods, and then it just might eventually change their mind that much
    • I think that Music can effect people because, if your listening to an inappropriate song, the people listening will hear the person singing, and they'll think that the person really likes what they are singing about, and soon that listener could start doing those inappropriate…

    Against

    • Pro submitted a vague topic, and never formulated a complete, strong argument in this debate.
    • "I think that Music can effect people because, if your listening to an inappropriate song, the people listening will hear the person singing, and they'll think that the person really likes what they are singing about, and soon that listener could start doing those inappropriate…
  7. 657.

    Twilight is detrimental to society

    For

    • two words: okay. I will.
    • Twilight (the book) has corrupted the United States, giving girls foolish fantasies of good-looking vampire men. If real vampires were to attack a teenage girl, she would not even fight because she thinks it is an "Edward." Twilight has increased the number of vampire-caused…

    Against

    • "two words: okay. I will." Actually, that's three ; ) http://www.scientificblogging.com... that will tell you that vampires do not exist... http://nces.ed.gov... that is the graph showing how many people get killed by vampires vs. how many vampires are in the world. you failed…
    • two words: prove it.
  8. 658.

    Iron Man 3 is the best Iron Man film

    For

    • In the third movie, Tony finally gets the core thing removed and can live like a normal person. He is also married to Pepper and is more willing to risk his life for her than anything else
    • I have seen Iron Man 3 and it is the best I have seen so far

    Against

    • It is not.The first two are better in many respects.
    • In iron man 2 he saves the world from another evil iron man.In iron man 1 he saves the world from many things.
  9. 659.

    Video games harm children's development

    For

    • You see, even if you do have the money to support yourself and don't need to work, you are pretty much deleting your purpose in life. No one will gain anything, including yourself if your life is wasted on video games. The difference is that it's not face to face interaction.…
    • Food is a survival need. We will survive without playing video games. They are destroying social skills, causing obesity, and people souks rather sit in their house all day then appreciate life. It's currupting our brains, gamers, and by that I mean intense gamers who spend…

    Against

    • I agree that food is a survival need, and so is advancement and progress. Me and my dad have debated about this many times. You cannot talk about what will happen if this happens. All it is, is speculation. Yes, there are people who live in their parents basement and do not…
    • I agree that some people children in school do play video games over doing their own homework. However that is completely their choice. I know from experience because I am currently in college taking online course, and right next to me is my PlayStation 4 with destiny in it. I…
  10. 660.

    Shanks is the strongest character in One Piece

    For

    • Now onto the Rebuttals. ============================================================================1. Blackbeard had the advantage in an earilier fightThere are clear problems with this point. First, I do acknowledge the fact that Blackbeard gave Shanks the scar at one point…
    • I have no doubt that it will be fun and challenging! ===================================================================== Framework: There are two thing that need to be mentioned before I dwelve straight into my contentions, and that is the answer to this question: Haki or…

    Against

    • Forfeit....
    • Now for my rebuttals. Contention 1: It takes years to master the powers of a Devil FruitDoes that really matter? You don't need to master your devil fruits just to fight with them. His Yami Yami no mi is considered unique, even for a Logia type, and his second devil fruit, the…
  11. 661.

    Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky are the greatest Russian classical composers

    For

    • Tchiackovsky and Stravinsky are the best russian classial composers.
    • I have nothing to say. as this is a subjective argument, there is no purpose in arguing it. I suppose what I was hoping for was for someone to supply more classical composers for me to listen to. Oh well, C'est la Vie.

    Against

    • My opponent has not provided any argument and the BOP has not been Upheld, i have nothing to rebut in this round.Onto you, Pro.
    • I look forward to this debate, on to you Pro.
  12. 662.

    Disney princesses are bad role models for children

    For

    • On the matter of perspective, there is the question of 'what are facts and what are opinions?' It may be true that a few people do not agree with Disney princesses matching the definition of bad role models - but does their opinions hold up when 95% other people believe…
    • Cinderella might have worked hard but she sat around doing nothing to improve her life while her stepmother bullied her. She is the sort of pushover female everyone should avoid being. The only time she took charge of her own lifea dn put her foot down was when she snuck to the…

    Against

    • At this point the debate is over. Pro has not upheld her BOP, nor did she cite any evidence or examples as for why her contentions are true. She just stated her thoughts without any evidence to support it. This is her bop to meet. RebuttalsPerspective. She is trying to use…
    • Lets get straight into itMy adversary is trying to break down princesses on a per princess basis. I am not going to bother to do that, but give an overall outlook on them.PerspectiveThe first Thing I want to touch on is that "what is bad", is a matter of perspective. What my…
  13. 663.

    Rock music is superior to classical music

    For

    • Ok I will jump right into my refutations. 1. "Classical music is much more complex, and if one masters classical music (i.e. learns an instrument through classical training) he can learn to play virtually any form of music he chooses." If you learn to play the violin will you…
    • And in your next post define "classical music" so that I am aware what we are debating.

    Against

    • We should probably take this into the voting period
    • Thanks for your response. First of all, I would like to respond to my opponent's question: "If you learn to play the violin will you be able to play dubstep? What about rap? Heavy metal?" I would say that you could, yes, but only with a special arrangement. I respond with a…
  14. 664.

    Johnny Cash was a better artist than Elvis Presley

    For

    • Johnny Cash was a better artist than Elvis Pressly. The taker of this debate must start his argument in the next roun, and he/she may not vote for themselves. Good luck to whoever accepts this debate
    • 1. "Prove that someone can be a better artist (That is how can a human be better than another human ? ). " Johnny Cash was better because A. His career was longer B. When Elvis was still alive Johnny had his own show "The Johnny Cash Show" C. Johnny Cash had more success in his…

    Against

    • I'll begin as asked in the next round. Incidentally the word round is misspelled "roun".
    • 1. Prove that someone can be a better artist (That is how can a human be better than another human ?). 2. Prove that art can be measured (not the same thing as in nr.1) 3. Prove that you're measuring art correctly. 4. Prove that when measured Johny Cash and not Elvis is the…
  15. 665.

    Movies do more good than harm

    For

    • Movies are sets of moving images or motions of pictures recorded. Movies are used as entertainment to fill leisure times.This also can bond family relationships.Movies are great to be as inspiration will also motivational to peoples.Some movies has great moral to tell the world.

    Against

    • since i never received any rebuttal .I am going to outline my points once again.Movies create an impossible world in the mind and if that world is not fulfilled in reality you end up hating the world just because it will be all in your brain(there is some good in the people)…
    • why did you do that?
  16. 666.

    All movies exist within a single shared universe

    For

    • "I mean no offence, but the point being made is frankly foolish. For instance, look at the films Lincoln and and Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. They share a protagonist but one happens in our own universe while the other occurs in a fantasy universe which contains non-existant…
    • For the sake of this debate, I would like to clarify something. When it is stated that all movies fall together in a single universe, this is a hypothesis that I am currently in process of developing. Even in movies in which inter-universal/inter-dimensional travel occurs, I am…

    Against

    • To summarize the points made actors do not equal characters and cannot tie franchises together, many movies reference each other proving that they don't coexist in the same universe, and Some movies even state that they exist in universes separate from each other finally…
    • In this argument I would like to cite movies that contain other real movies and references to their existence as movies because by doing so they tell us they exist is separate universes. She's All That- "I feel just like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. You know, except for the…
  17. 667.

    Ocarina of Time is better than Majora's Mask

    For

    • Yes, Majoras Mask is wierd, it's different etc..... However you've said nothing about why the game is good or more importantly better than Ocarina of time. Most Majoras mask fans say the same things. "It's dark, it's different, it's wierd". Yeah sure the games wierd, but that…
    • Ocarina of Time is arguably the best videogame ever made. The gameplay was revolutionary and set the bar for games to come. The platforming, the z-targeting combat, the open world exploration, etc... Majoras Mask did very little to expand the gameplay of OOT. To be fair,…

    Against

    • I know this isn't internet hyperbole etiquette, but I want to give proper respect to Ocarina of Time. Without it and its revolutionizing the Zelda template for 3D, Majora's Mask wouldn't exist. It informs everything about Majora " from the basic controls and moment-to-moment…
    • Majoras mask is a rich game in story and gameplay. it takes unique elements unlike any other zelda game. in my perspective, it is better
  18. 668.

    Iron Man is a better superhero than Batman

    For

    • Extend all arguments.
    • Aaaaaand another debate I don't get to finish.

    Against

    • Batman totally owns.
    • I did not get what you where trying to prove since your first statement says1. Actual Combat: It is no argument that in actual combat Iron Man would defeat Batman. He is nearly indestructible and can withstand all mêlée attacks. So in a fair fight Iron man wins 9 times out of…
  19. 669.

    Humanity would not survive a zombie apocalypse

    For

    • Being in a zombie apocalypse would be not as fun as some people may think. People are dumb if you haven't realized by watching the walking dead. for some strange reason they all decide to kill each other instead of the walkers. And if your going by WWZ then nobody is surviving…
    • I'm pretty sure most people would pee there pants if they saw a zombie ( I know I would) also most people would have no idea there's even a zombie apocalypse they would think someone is playing a trick on them. If there was a apocalypse we would all be dead plain and simple.

    Against

    • You may be right about what could happen, but will it even go that far? First, of all, allow me to define a zombie. Zombies are reanimated corpses hungry for human flesh. Since they're corpses, they will decompose. In humid heat, corpses decompose faster. And in the winter,…
  20. 670.

    The violin is the best classical instrument

    For

    • The definition of best as my opponent provided is, "Excelling all others." "Better than all others in quality or value." "Most skillful, talented or successful." In my opponent's first paragraph he/she claims that the violin being the best classical instrument is more…
    • The violin is the best classical instrument. Not only does it sound nice but it also looks graceful sitting on the shoulder of a violinist. Violins play a big part in orchestras also. There are many violins in an orchestra that they have to be split up into first violins and…

    Against

    • My opponent claims that the violin being the best classical instrument " that is, excelling above all others " is objective as opposed to subjective. This is fine, but let us see what evidence she uses to back up this claim: - "The value of a violin at its greatest is $16…
    • (I'll try to refrain from providing a rebuttal here, as that's what the next round's for!) Merriam-Webster defines "best" as "excelling all others" [1]. In reality, the best musical instrument is something that is subjective rather than objective, as one could prefer the tone…
  21. 671.

    Competitive matchmaking will benefit Team Fortress 2

    For

    • It appears that my opponent is having a completely different debate than the one being held here. Since my opponent has essentially forfeited half of this debate, I ask that the judges rule in favor of the Pro, as Pro is the only one who has had any arguments.
    • My opponent has forfeited this round. I reaffirm all of my previous points in hopes that he or she replies so we can have a debate. Back to Con.

    Against

    • in response to your previous round: no no For this round i ask my opponent for the following: The definition of an ebunga seed. Also, matchmaking pollyongronslompy slither the dice into the held
    • no no
  22. 672.

    Justin Bieber is a better singer than the Beatles

    For

    • ..
    • Now, Justin Bieber has the upperhand due to technology. In 1964 song were harder to get out to the masses then today (go to ITunes and buy a song. Very easy). Judging by this it would be unfair to judge with online numbers, because the Beatles didn't have the technology. It…

    Against

    • I do not want this round to go against you giving me a unholy boost. If interest is alive the debate may be revived. First area of analysis: Music quality. Justin Bieber is a better singer as he seems to appeal to the younger as well as the older age. The quality of a great…
    • Why are you for them? the rules say you think Justin is a better singer
  23. 673.

    The Super Mario series is better than The Legend of Zelda series

    For

    • Without a doubt, the Super Mario series and The Legend of Zelda series are two of the most famous video game series ever made. Deciding on which one is better is a matter of preference. I will be arguing for the Mario series. The rules are fairly simple and are as followed: 1.…
    • I will conclude my argument by reiterating the fact that Mario franchise has sold nearly 129 million copies (not counting the portable games, which are not the topic of this debate) [1]. This is nearly twice as much as the Legend of Zelda franchise has sold, which is almost 68…

    Against

    • I will argue that the Legend of Zelda series is better than Super Mario series.I understand all the agreements as stated above.
    • I will conclude this argument by stating two important things, then summarizing why The Legend of Zelda series is better.First Ocarina of time was the awarded the best game ever made by critics and gamers alike.Second the only game to knock it from that pestle was in fact…
  24. 674.

    Spider-Man is the greatest Marvel character ever

    For

    • Alright, give it your best shot. As a glorified nerd, I often get into these debates with my friends on who is the better hero in Marvel. My vote goes to Spider-Man. He may not be the strongest or thes fastest, but by God, he is the greatest of them all. Can anyone deny that…
    • Well, I should have elaborated the argument further. You are supposed to dismantle my theory, but if not Spider-Man, then Who? You said Captain America, which I kind of expected. He is truly a hero in the Marvel universe. Cap does come from a similar background to Peter, and he…

    Against

    • Ok, I'll stick with Cap then. And what I meant by more realistic, is that if we were ever in our day to have a real super hero, It would probably be something like Captain America. To your comment about North Korea, Yes they probably won't have Captain America comics, but they…
    • I take it from the title, it's not my job to prove one character greater than Spider man, but to simply disprove your thesis. So I may reference another superhero or 2 in the other aspects of a superhero like powers or combat capabilities. But when it comes to personality and…
  25. 675.

    Minecraft is better on PC than on Xbox

    For

    • i always enjoy arguing with a fellow gamer (sorry my responses have not been long) Ok again, really strong arguments, But the $5 for all games don't really matter because multi-player is free on PC (comes with the game). Well I know how to make a non-lan and free server, its…
    • Ok those are some good points, Sure i would love to play with my friends, but you need xbox live which cost like $5-60$ (i think) so $20 + $5 (xbox live) =$25 so it basically cost the same if u wanted to play multi-player. But would u want to wait so long for an update, PC will…

    Against

    • Your point with Xbox live is very valid and does bring the prices closer but the two things I want to mention about this is the fact that Xbox live is not only used for minecraft thus the five dollar price can be divided by all the online games your own, additionally even with…
    • As a brief roadmap I will be discussing first the general gameplay, then the multiplayer experience and finally how you can exploit modifications to the game. The first thing I want to bring up is a small point but valid point anyways. Minecraft of the PC costs $26.95, where as…
  26. 676.

    Popular artists have too much influence on young people

    For

    • I win... I guess???
    • I'm not exactly sure what you're arguing for, are you saying that you want to cut out celebrities entirely from children? because that would be... very... very hard. Especially now that there is Youtube and all of that. And honestly I don't think that would be a good Idea, I…

    Against

    • Hello fellow opponent whoever you may be.If you're wondering, pro is taking the side that complements today's influence of popular people on the children. My argument for con,Today, anyone can be famous, if he has the necessary money to push himself through the masses. That…
  27. 677.

    European films are better than American movies

    For

    • "only recently have European films gained any competency...." and "the 1930's were literally 80 years ago, and American movies have been reigning supreme ever since." Contradiction. "So of the filmmakers that Pro has listed; almost all of them died years ago, many of which were…
    • It is true that american movies leader the tops. However that does not prove that they have better plots.American movies also leader The List of the Most Expensive Films. In fact, here's the budgets, in millions, of the movies mentioned before.Avatar: 237 millionsTitanic: 200…

    Against

    • ""most people" have little cinema's knowledge, and therefore they are inadequate to judge a movie."Thats like saying people who dont know everything in history shouldnt be allowed to judge it.... Which is an idiotic claim to make and a poor way to try to dismiss an argument.…
    • "David Puttman, the chairman and CEO of Columbia Pictures from 1986 to 1988 and author of the The Undeclared War, said "It was clear that, for the most part, film-makers and executives in Europe were preoccupied with the creative art of production rather then with the business…
  28. 678.

    The Walking Dead is the best show on television

    For

    • 1. I think the lack of locations is not really a con to the show. The group held onto Herschel's farm for as long as they could, but the walkers came and conquered. From the estimated gap (roughly 8 months) from the end of season 2 to beginning of season 3, they did A LOT of…
    • The Walking Dead, starring Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, and Steven Yeun, is one of, if not the best show on television. It stars excellent character development, it shows that a loving, compassionate Rick in Season 1, who now leaves other group members behind because of their…

    Against

    • Opponent forfeit.
    • Opponent forfeit.
  29. 679.

    Tiesto is the best DJ in the world

    For

    • I will allow opponent to make definitions. I will start off by listing 'some' awards that he has received through his music: World Dancestar Award U.S.A. Best International DJ ID&T Dutch DJ Award Best Dutch DJ by professional jury ID&T Dutch DJ Award Best Dutch DJ by audience…
    • I am trying to show that previous accomplishments are the best criteria in determining whether someone is the best or not. <><><><> 1. Awards It does prove that others are not more excellent, because he has the most accomplishments, in this case awards. Because he has the most…

    Against

    • Thanks to my opponent for instigating this debate, during which, I will attempt to prove that the possibility that "DJ Tiesto is the best DJ in the world" is indeed improbable and virtually impossible. ===== Definitions: Best: http://www.google.co.uk...…
    • Me: "I acknowledged that he won it in multiple years." Pro: "No, you didn't." Me(round 1): "appears twice with two separate dates but also twice again nearer the top of the list without a date for either." Here, I was acknowledging that he had won this (Dutch only) award in '03…
  30. 680.

    Harry Potter is the best movie series ever made

    For

    • The books aren"t just about a boy wizard dealing with teen angst and the fact that an uber-powerful, Psychopathic bad guy is trying to kill him. J. K Rowling"s magical wizarding world is a painfully beautiful reflection of our own. Mudbloods and Prejudice The depiction of…

    Against

    • What did I expect?
    • I cannot respond because of the lack of opposing arguments.
  31. 681.

    Older songs are better than newer songs

    For

    • I am not an old person or somewhat like that......but i firmly stand that old songs are better than new songs. Take note that I am not saying that new songs are bad but i am just stressing out which is better of the two and old songs got my side. New songs are good but old…

    Against

    • Welp, I wonder who's going to win.
    • I'm guessing I won now.
  32. 682.

    One Piece is the greatest anime ever made

    For

    • I think it makes you take on that message more if it is forced down your neck like (add Analogy here) all the animes that only show it in 12 or so episodes arent as forceful so not as effectice
    • there may be more animes that desearve the top place but i love that one piece teaches about dreams and not giving up to the very last minute and thats a code that i stand for

    Against

    • Forced down your neck? You mean like when hitler forced his ideology down the throats of the german people. One piece shouldn't force things that's why other animes are much better due to the fact they know how to put things in your mind without going, "HERE, REMEMBER THIS AND…
    • Most anime's try to carry across a message and usually the same one (The one you're mentioning), And one piece has done it in a gigantic amount of episodes, While some other anime's carry across the message in about 12 episodes.
  33. 683.

    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
  34. 684.

    Video games are better than board games

    For

    • I think video games because you don't have to play with at least two people
    • Sure Video games to some people is a waste of time but Whether playing video games has negative effects is something that has been debated for 30 years, in much the same way that rock and roll, television, and even the novel faced similar criticisms in their time. Purported…

    Against

    • Purpose:As the topic states, con will try to disprove why video games are better than board games.Terms:Board game - A game, as checkers or chess, requiring the moving of pieces from one section of a board to another. [1]Video game - Any of various interactive games played…
    • ..
  35. 685.

    Justin Bieber is an amazing artist

    For

    • it appear that my opponent has forfeited this round. Therefore, i believe Justin bieber is amazing and the pro side has definitely proven why. the only way to go is affirmative! THANKS!!!!!!!!!
    • My opponent case is totally bogus,if he/she cant see the true talent he possesses it is up to y the voters to actually choose which side, which is why i am still going to go with the affirmative side stating that justin bieber is amazing. I will begin by refuting my opponents…

    Against

    • I am very sorry for my forfeit. I was busy today. However, I feel bad for the affirmative because there is no doubt in my mind that the con arguments are superior. I also happen to have the last word. I allow me to wrap up why my arguments are more convincing despite my…
    • http://www.youtube.com... Amazing: inspiring awe or admiration or wonder (Princeton Wordnet) Justin Bieber is not amazing. C1 - No source is posted as proof of him still hanging out with his friends or his accompanying quote. I will drop the argument until presented with a…
  36. 686.

    The Doctor should not regenerate as a woman

    For

    • 1. "Character Focus." Not true. The best candidate would be Jenny, who is already a Time Lady and still very young as of her last appearance (despite being physically an adult). Bringing her back would also allow the Doctor to be a father-figure again, which hasn't been…
    • 1. "Why not?" is not a valid reason. BOP is on you to explain why so. 2. "Choice", "accident" and "The Corsair" prove that he CAN become a woman, but they do not prove that he should. 3. "Blind casting" - actors must possess qualities of the characters they portray (e.g. the…

    Against

    • By claiming my "reasons aren't good enough," pro has admitted they are good; which is basically a concession of the resolution in question.His attempt at changing the resolution to be if there should be a female Doctor Who or not ("You're the one wanting to change the status…
    • Firstly we seem in agreement that there is nothing stopping the Doctor from regenerating with two X-chromosomes instead of one, thus my first goal is accomplished.With that complete, I'll proceed with reply to last rounds points, then focus on reasons for the doctor to become a…
  37. 687.

    Roblox is better than Minecraft

    For

    • Roblox is free and does not lag as much as Minecraft does. Can be played on any device.
    • Sorry again about not using the latest picture in Minecraft, I didn't know that it was made in 2012. Here is another comparison, with a mountain with houses on Minecraft, and some floating sky islands in Roblox.http://i.imgur.com... islands (No user-created textures, or…

    Against

    • never very glitchy
    • Roblox gets its fan-base because it is free. It may be hard to hear, but I tried it myself because it was free. Children who don't have credit cards or don't have money can install Roblox for free, even without Admin privileges as it installs as a plugin through your browser,…
  38. 688.

    Dungeons and Dragons is beneficial to society

    For

    • My opponents forfeit is regrettable.Forward all points.
    • FrameworkThis round (second) will remain to be constructive only. Third round will be used as each debater pleases. No new arguments will be introduced in the final round. I hope this clears up any confusion my opponent may have had regarding the rules. PROS CASEDungeons and…

    Against

    • I accept your challenge.
    • first I would like to say you had very valid arguments and had never though of most of that 1.DnD can cause kids to become antisocial only playing with a few specific friends and that through excessive play can develop mental and physical health problems. due to lack of sleep…
  39. 689.

    Madonna should no longer be considered the queen of pop

    For

    • ... Everyone, that's been the second time that it's happened to me. Next time, please read the title twice, and you have the comment section for questions first, if there is something you do not understand. I don't think people will be voting, so okay. Maybe next time.…
    • First of all, I love you because of the Lady Gaga thing. Like, really. It's funny that I'm taking this debate with someone who thinks the same as I do. And even I would vote you in this debate, if it was called differently, such as: Lady Gaga should be the queen of pop. Because…

    Against

    • just clearing the notification Sorry for the mix up
    • Oh... I seem to have misread the title, I thought you were defending that Madonna should still be the queen of pop, not that she should be replaced. That's my bad. As I have directly misread the title, and totally agree with you 100% I will forfeit this debate, your win :)
  40. 690.

    Guardians of the Galaxy is the best Marvel movie so far

    For

    • Guardians is an incredible film, so it should the best yet.
    • Guardians of the galaxy was a gamble for Marvel because no one knew who they were. It worked perfectly. Spider Man was an established franchise

    Against

    • Okay, I accept the challenge. I disagree, saying that overall the strongest of the marvel films is Spider-Man 2.
    • Spider-man 2 goes deeper. What if you do truly lose control of yourself? What does that mean for the ones you love? It's not just cheap laughs and action we've all seen before.
  41. 691.

    Data is more human than Spock

    For

    • Data was created by humans to be as human as they could make him, he has the curiosity that people do, wishes to be human, and tries to the best of his ability to be so. Spock on the other hand refuses to accept his human side, he tries to ignore his feeling, and let me also…
    • I'm going to smart way. Of course, technically Spock is physically more human then Data, but while Spock is ashamed of his human side, Data believes human emotions to be the thing most desired, and while he will never be physically human I think at heart he is more human then…

    Against

    • My opponent says "as human as they could make him", implying that he is not fully human. By saying "as human as they could make him" is admitting that he is not human. And my opponent says that he has the curiosity and wishes to be human, but If I have the curiousity that a cat…
    • Ok, I believe that I understand now. While Data wishes to be human, and desires human emotions, he does not have those. Spock, on the other hand, has emotions and feelings (though he doesn't care to admit it haha). Either way, Data does not have the capabilities to be human,…
  42. 692.

    Battlefield requires more skill than Halo

    For

    • I disagree with the idea that its is hard to master vehicles in Halo. A new player in a scorpion can take out a team of SR-130s easily. The problem is that most vehicles are either one hit, one kill, or will kill a player in a matter of a few seconds. A shot from a scorpion can…
    • Skills come in many different forms, all of halo's skill comes from fps, but Battlefield's skill comes from many things other than mastery of fps. To be an effective Battlefield player you can't just be a good infantry man, its like mastering how to walk in Halo, you have to…

    Against

    • I disagree with that comparison. A recon and C4? On a helicopter? The equivalent of that is a sticky grenade on almost any vehicle in Halo. The vehicle boarding ability in Halo was actually added to help balance the odds against vehicle trolling once you get that good with…
    • I never countered your argument against cheap weapons because there are. There are also very cheap combinations of weapons that people use. Like a plasma pistol and a gun with semi-automatic (DMR, lightrifle, carbine, or pistol. snipers are harder to use with this combo) or a…
  43. 693.

    Call of Duty is better than Halo

    For

    • Without the aliens, Halo is just like Call of Duty. The only benefit of Halo is the high tech guns and equipment. Even then, the game graphics suck. True the graphics are getting pretty crappy in Call of Duty, but that was in Advanced Warfare. Some of the Halo games don't even…
    • I think that Call of Duty is better because it is more realistic than Halo. My Dad is in the Army as a parachutist and, therefore I know what war is like. I think that, in a way, Call of Duty is what we need to show children what war is like.

    Against

    • a
    • I'm tied up with things right now, and have enough debates, I have to quit this debate. I hope to debate in the future. Don't vote!
  44. 694.

    The Legend of Zelda is Nintendo's best franchise

    For

    • You hav made your point, please stop spamming.
    • Yep

    Against

    • Peanuts. I'm not sure really what else to say. But yeah, you know the drill.
    • My opponent conceded the debate.
  45. 695.

    Beloved classic children's books should be adapted into Hollywood movies

    For

    • Disclaimer response: Hey, I just got started on this website too. No worries! Good luck. :) I believe that books should be made into movies, if the author wants them to be. Children often enjoy movies because it's often hard to translate what they are reading into a visual, so…
    • I do too enjoy a good book, but movies are just part of entertainment and it's culture. There's nothing that will ever stop directors from creating and adapting. I think when you are very young, and don't understand much, and aren't fluent in reading, a movie is the best route…

    Against

    • Thanks, and good luck to you! I'll get the hang of things eventually, I'm sure :) I don't think children should have a hard time translating what they read into visual (in other words imagining). The imagination of child is an amazing and powerful thing, but it needs to be…
    • Disclaimer: This is my first debate (on this website). I did a formal debate once at school, so I am aware that there are certain rules/etiquette, but otherwise I'm pretty clueless about how to go about this or how best to use this website. Anyway here goes... It saddens me…
  46. 696.

    Predators is the best Predator sequel so far

    For

    • As I said in the first stage "Please bare in mind that this debate is about if the film is the best for people to enjoy overall" I will now prove that Predators is the most enjoyable sequel to the original Predator and best for audiences and people in general to see. Rotten…
    • Seeing as my opponent has not stated why he thinks predator 2 is the best sequel in the franchise I will now just have to say why I think it wasn't the best sequel seeing as I simple have no argument to counter... The Predator did indeed have a certain fearsome beauty in the…

    Against

    • Personally, i think the Predator sequels could not have been worse.The first Predator strarring Arnold Schwarzenegger was the best,it had a good storyline and a raw feeling which in todays cinemas is kind of rare.These days it more of animation and graphics throughout the…
  47. 697.

    Mulan is a better feminist Disney film than Brave

    For

    • Mulan and Brave are both Disney movies with strong female leads with positive messages for both boys and girls, though Mulan is a better example of feminism than Brave. Must be familiar with the REAL definition of feminism and not the tumblr feminazis who misrepresent the real…

    Against

    • Alright. . Mulan is not a better feminist then Brave. Mulan didn't join the military because she felt justified to do so. She did is so her father (whom is very old) didn't have to go in. She did it to save her life because she loved her father. She didn't go into the military…
    • Extend.
  48. 698.

    Nirvana was a better band than Red Hot Chili Peppers

    For

    • I would like to remind my opponent that this debate is not on which band was able to deal with problems better, i was debated which band was better. Better was describes as a better sound quality. IT was said that RHCP was more diverse than nirvana, fist of all, diversity has…
    • I would like to start off my argument by saying that Nirvana is a better band than the Red Hot Chili Peppers for many reasons, one being that they were able to take one chord and turn it into an inspiration for musicians all around the world. Although Nirvana does not have as…

    Against

    • http://www.youtube.com...My opponent says in Round 1 "Better is defined as a higher quality". He now changes his definition to " Better was describes[sic] as a better sound quality". He then concedes pretty much every point I made.My opponent completely contradicts himself when…
    • . http://www.youtube.com...I will show through my arguments that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are better than Nirvana in many ways.1) LongevityThe Red Hot Chili Peppers formed in 1983. They are still currently active after 28 long years, 4 times longer than Nirvana who were only…
  49. 699.

    Creating a good parody takes more talent than writing an original song

    For

    • i don't agree with my opponent's rebuttal. to use my opponent's analogy, the more colours one has on the palette, the harder it is to paint a picture, when it is widely accepted that the more limited the pallette is, the more technical skill is required to create an accurate…
    • thank you for accepting my challenge! your point is taken that an original song requires unique lyrics and music (i am, however, unsure what the difference is between a "run of the mill" song and an "original" song) - however, it takes less skill than to create a parody. there…

    Against

    • My opponent is mistaking talent (a skill) with creativity (imagination). In his example with the paintings, it is quite the opposite, the more colors you use, the greater your skill needs to be to properly use them all. While it takes more creativity to work with less, it does…
    • My opponent claims that because the music is already set, it is more difficult to set words to that, because it is a constant, rather than a variable that you can change as needed. While it may seem this way, it is actually the opposite. For evidence, we can turn to basic…
  50. 700.

    Reality shows are a good form of entertainment

    For

    • Reality shows, like Big brother, American idol, Americas next top model, dancing with the stars, so you think you can dance etc. are entertaining and a platform for those who have been slogging for a career. its a brilliant way of

    Against

    • It's unfortunate that my opponent didn't propose any arguments in the opening message and then forfeited both subsequent rounds, especially given that it was my first debate and I was looking forward to a lively exchange :( I believe, given the circumstances, I have to win by…
    • I'm willing to pass on this round since my opponent missed the opportunity to make a reply :)

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