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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. 101.

    Terraria is better than Minecraft

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    • Minecraft is a great game, don't get me wrong, but Terraria is a much more fun experience. I would know - I have multiple versions of both games. Anyway...1. Finite World AreaHaving a world that isn't infinite makes it so you never get lost, which is helpful for new players. It…
    • **Good luck to my opponent!**So first of all, I just want to say that Minecraft is a great game. It's very successful and there's no denying that the community and everything is wonderful. So with that out of the way - Here we go:Minecraft has No Clear Goal:Minecraft tends to…

    Against

    • To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Minecraft. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the creepers will go over a typical gamers head. There"s also Steve nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his…
    • Looks like I'll argue the case for Minecraft then. I have Minecraft PE though, so my arguments may not be too compelling.
  2. 102.

    Disney should be banned

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    • Look. Disney World is filled with prostitutes. All they do is try to get the people to have sex with them. Also, did you know that Disney is racist? I think I said so in my last argument. Also, Disney is filled with nonsense. Kids are influenced by Disney to be depressed or…
    • Disney is a bad influence on children. It misdepicts so many things. First of all, the Disney princesses, such as Mulan or Cinderella, are a caricature of today's royalty. Too much romance and whatnot is involved, as seen in Little Mermaid. That is why Disney princesses are a…

    Against

    • Disney is not going to be banned and it should not be banned. It is a part of American culture and to ban it would be a violation of the free speech guaranteed under the United States constitution. It might be a bit stupid, but it's for kids and there's nothing lewd or wrong…
    • Hmm. I had something different in mind, but this debate seems fine. I'll take it. I accept. However, sir, I ask that you rebut almost every claim I make in a vigorous and robust manner. Let's crack this nut open and see what you have to say. I await a most convincing opening…
  3. 103.

    The piano is the best musical instrument

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    • Although I could argue that the human voice isn't technically a "musical instrument", for the purposes of this debate I believe it fits the requirements to be one, although for the most part, only in theory. First I'll respond to the gist of what you said through quotes and…
    • There are many musical instruments, each of them with their particular perks and letdowns, but all of them simply fall short when in comparison to the piano. I have several reasons as to why this is true. First, the piano requires not only the most talent (both musical AND…

    Against

    • Kierkegaard, Thank you for letting me debate with you. I am sorry that you missed the last round. You might have said all you had to say. Really this debate, for me, was more for fun. A statement that says there is a "best musical instrument" is really like saying that there…
    • Thank you for your response. I contend the human voice is the original musical instrument. Not just for this debate and surly not just in theory. My open remarks will address my opponent's main argument that the piano does the best job of conveying general human emotions better…
  4. 104.

    Dota 2 is better than League of Legends

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    • Firstly, many of opponent's quotes about me are false, with some exceptions. But I shall refute those when the section arises. Runes/Masteries ContentionsI told opponent that I agree with him on runes/masteries being an example of something Dota 2 doesn't have. However, I…
    • (I never once believed they were refutations, by the way :P)I shall now begin my refutation. To start I shall summarize each of opponent's arguments and refute. Point 1: Complexity/More StrategyEssentially this topic conveys the following points:Runes/Masteries - basics and how…

    Against

    • = Framework=Why I have won this debate, I am going to do an in depth walk through. I have won or tied all these points, so we can effectively determine why I'm the winner below=Points I should win=1) Complexity This argument goes to me as I have already went in great detail…
    • I should note that a debate like this is trying to compare apples to oranges, so it's rough. I will go into some rebuttals and then into the main contentions. I feel some of these arguments are going to even out in the end and the main factor in this is actually going to fall…
  5. 105.

    Classic rock is better than pop music

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    • The majority of classic rock songs are safe for minors to listen to without much censorship. I was flipping through radio stations today and I heard a pop song in which half the words were beeped out. Not only is it wrong it also ruined whatever quality the song had in the…
    • I am defining Classic rock as any album oriented songs or albums from 1960-1990 I prefer classic rock over pop not only because I like the music but because I don't support the modern music requiring a computer or an overly computerized beat. I also hate that every single pop…

    Against

    • Many classic rock songs have curse words in them, too. Plus, what Classic Rock doesn't have in cursing, they make up for in suicidal, satanist, and other imagery (or should I put it, audiotry) that wouldn't be good in a minor's playlist. To end this last argument, Jimi Hendrix…
    • Not every pop song has a rap in it. In fact, most, if not, all of the pop songs I commonly listen to have rap in them at all. While yes, many pop songs are a bit repetitive and unoriginal, many classic rock songs are, too. They don't always include over computerized beats. In…
  6. 106.

    Disney World is better than Universal Studios

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    • I Hope You mean you didn't post it in time but so I have nothing to debate about because my opponent didn't type anything in time.
    • Thank You for your reponce. Nobody can say Disney World does not have a great number of verity of rides, shows and theme parks for both kids and adult. Such as, 1) There are tons of ride for both kids and adults such as Mission: Space, Big Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain,…

    Against

    • ALL VOTERS NOTE THE FOLLOWING: The website glitched and kept me from actually entering the previous round. Fortunately, I was able to submit my case in the comment section (which you're free to read below) within the actual time limit (as can be proven by post I set as a marker…
    • First, it must be taken into consideration that my opponent has provided ABSOLUTELY no evidence to support the assertion that Disney World is better. Second, the movies are not to be taken into consideration unless we are referring to the themes of the rides (which quite…
  7. 107.

    The amount of TV commercials should be monitored

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    • The goverment should limit the amount of commercials because some stations show too many. The stations with infocommercials late at night should not be allowed to show them. If a station does not follow the laws it will not be a station.
    • The amount of tv commercials should be monitored because I think they show too many commercials. The goverment should make a law on how many commercials can be shown or there should be no commercials.

    Against

    • Ok you still have not given any valid reasons behind getting rid of them. I agree they do show too many but again this is up to the station itself and the government has no right to intrude on this matter like your arguments states. Therefore I think they don't need to be…
    • Ok this is ridiculous, you keep saying that you think there should be no commercials and don't give me any reasons to refute and the only thing that is sort of a reason is because you think there are too many. I don't believe there are too many commercials. Unless you talk…
  8. 108.

    Anakin Skywalker was mainly responsible for the Jedi Order's fall

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    • LAST ROUND, LETS GO. .. I feel I have already provided a sound argument as to why Anakin Skywalker was to blame for the demise of the Jedi Order. So I will use this round to further refute my opponents debate. First: Con has argued that Anakin was not in control of his own fate…
    • Ok, I think I've managed to digest all of Cons debate: First Of all I would like to rebut the points that he made. First and foremost, con argues that Anakin was merely used as a pawn by Palpatine and that Palpatine could have used any other Jedi to carry out his plan. I must…

    Against

    • Let it begin! My opponent makes this stance. "First and foremost, con argues that Anakin was merely used as a pawn by Palpatine and thatPalpatine could have used any other Jedi to carry out his plan. I must disagree. By arguing that Anakin was just following Palpatines planyou…
    • No problem! I've been watching the Olympics to. Its amazing the. Power of these people. some of them almost seem supernatural they are so strong and skilled. p.p.s. that keyboard art is absolutely fantastic! - I know right? I love the one with the Big storm trooper... Lets do…
  9. 109.

    Thanos was justified in wiping out half of all life

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    • I am sorry for wrong rules set given in my first argument. Yes he could create more resources but that would be wrong as the universe is constant and it is we who change. Changing the universe would be the violation of the laws of nature. Also, we people would take it as a good…
    • Most of have watched the latest Marvel's Infinity War. Thanos was depicted as a villain who wanted to bring balance to the universe by killing have thy population in it. I strongly believe that what he did was for the right cause.…

    Against

    • Thanos was paying attention to an important problem of overpopulation, but he was going about it the wrong way. Killing off half the universe wasn't the right way to approach the problem. The question on everyone's mind is if he could kill half the universe in a snap why not…
    • The fact is we don't know whether or not he was lying. No personal experience or analyzation can dtermnine that. The idea that preserving the laws of nature is more important than life is a completely opinion. One where he majority of people would probably disagree. Your…
  10. 110.

    The 1980s were superior to the 2000s in entertainment

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    • Even though you have youtube, Iphone and social media, the 1980's were more of a time of live performances and clubs. These activities brought many people together for parties and a good time but sadly aren't happening as much as they originally were in the 80s. Nowadays…
    • The 80's are superior to the 2000s entertainment wise because the 80s were a gold mine compared to the newer latest trends in entertainment. The 80's was a renaissance for movies and music some examples being Ferris Bueller's day off, Austin Powers franchise, the boom or rock…

    Against

    • Where is the evidence saying that there were more live concerts. that whole argument put into place i your second round is all opinion based. Also some amazing actors dawned in the 2000s, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Pratt, Morgan Freeman, Leonardo DiCaprio, etc. You say all of…
    • I would have to disagree. In the entertainment spectrum there were many good movies released such as, all the top grossing movies such as the avengers series, harry potter, hunger games, etc. Also the gaming scene had a major boom in the 2000s. It also should be mentioned that…
  11. 111.

    Comic books and animation are valid forms of art

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    • I was going to provide a counter argument, but it seems you beat me fair and square. Also, I knew superman would win. I just wanted the facts.
    • I believe Flash (Barry Allen) is the greatest hero of all times. I know what many of are going to think once you read this, "Is this guy serious? The Flash? A hero?" But seriously, he is the greatest hero. If you know how to use your powers correctly, then you most likely be…

    Against

    • I will choose Superman as a rival to my opponent's choice.==Rebuttal==As I will show, Superman has almost the same abilities as Flash and more. Therefore, not only are Pro's arguments invalid in an attempt to show why he's the "greatest" (relative to my counter) but Superman's…
    • That looks like a concession.
  12. 112.

    Cheers is a better sitcom than Frasier

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    • Cheers is a show that will stay in the minds of Americans because of it's humor. The character's reactions to each other were perfect; Sam & Diane, Carla & Cliff, Lilith & Frasier. You can't forget such a great cast of characters that acted every line perfectly. They were…
    • In Cheers, the bar was the anchor. Although the majority of the shots were filmed there, there were great moments outside of it. Sam and Diane's first night together, the Gary's Olde Town Tavern episodes, and of course, the series finale had parts in Melville's and on a plane.…

    Against

    • Frasier is a sitcom that had both a high and low humor contrast, and the humor was emphasized on things that were downright goofy. Consistently. It's witty. With Frasier the characters become more developed than Cheers. No offense to the show, because it was amazing, but you…
  13. 113.

    Video games are never deliberately designed to anger players

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    • I will also stand with my statement that I made saying that it may teach violence but it does not cause violence. My statement on that was more on video gaming developers and so people who enrage themselves in the game because of going on too hard of a difficulty should not be…

    Against

    • After reading your opinion on "Are video games causing violence in teens?"I decided that I would like to Debate this with you right away. http://www.debate.org...There are video games designed to anger players and the ones that are not specifically for that purpose can anger…
    • It is disapointing that my opponent forfeited the last round. I hope to continue this debate at a future time with a new debator. My opponent was unable to refute the anger that arrives from video games from various reasons that do not include difficulty of play.
  14. 114.

    Hard rock and heavy metal are the best music genres

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    • I can prove it and watch this debate (by the way for next round, what's your favorite music genre?): Hard Rock and Heavy Metal is actually a good genre unlike most others. Classical is the second best, while Country and electronic is okay, and leaving pop music and rap to suck…
    • I'm sick and tired of people saying Hard Rock and Heavy Metal (both old and modern) is for satanic, emo, gang, etc people. I'm tired of people's stereotypes and I'm here to prove that Hard Rock and Heavy Metal is not even close to those stereotypes, but I'm here to prove that…

    Against

    • All music genres have pros and cons depending on the person. If they only had cons they wouldn't exist and even if I can't come up with a pro I am positive they exist. I can't make an accurate statement about heavy metal or rock because I don't listen to them. But rap (the good…
    • You can not definitively prove this because music is inherently based on opinion and not fact. You can list reasons why the music is good but it is impossible to actually prove that it is better than say electronic or country music. This might be true however if you are talking…
  15. 115.

    RuneScape is better than World of Warcraft

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    • Well. Nothing say.
    • I guess all I can say is that this entire debate is pure opinion.

    Against

    • Nothing to refute. Thanks for the debate, but I wish you would have at least argued with me over something. Audience, it should be crystal clear who to vote for.
    • Of course it is all opinion! Everything people debate is their opinion! It is the same as someone debating for or against abortion, it is their opinion. This whole site is based on people debating their opinions! Since my opponent hasn't given any reasons for how Runescape is…
  16. 116.

    Playing phone games is good for you

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    • If you place the phone far from your eyes, it wouldn't hurt the eyes. Also, students can ask their parents to take care of them.
    • You said playing phone games cost a lot of money and your eyes will hurt, but why do you think so? I think you need to come out with specific evidence. Moreover, there are many free games which don't cost money at all.

    Against

    • sometimes!!!!!! When you really like which you will spend a long time.Of course , not good for eyes.
    • Phone games are not good .Because when you play phone games one hour is same as playing computer games for five hours. Everyone should care about their eyes. And playing phone games takes long time , when you start playing phone games you can not stop. Sometime you want play…
  17. 117.

    Terraria is better than Minecraft

    For

    • so i think we can agree that terria us better than minecraft.
    • you can download mods on terria and there is over 1,000 items with out mods.

    Against

    • yes i agree because i play terraira
    • no because of all of the mods and items
  18. 118.

    Wonder Woman is the best female superhero

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    • Wonder Woman is one of the best female superheroes ever created. She has come a long way since her creation in 1942. Not only has she starred in various comics, but she also had her own show starring Lynda Carter and was a main character in the Justice League animated series.…
    • Again, you come to the fact that she hasn't had a movie! Those movies didn't do well because they were badly scripted. Wonder Woman will get her movie in due time. Wonder Woman has been around for a long time and she will remain a constant icon. She's a great female character…

    Against

    • first of all you said 'Wonder Woman is ONE OF THE BEST female superheroes ever created". Key words one of the best , pick is Phoenix. Powers and Abilities: Phoenix possess infinite telepathic and telekinetic powers. It is unknown as to the extent of her abilities. As Jean Grey,…
    • I don't see any facts that you bring up she may be your favorite superhero but that's all opinion
  19. 119.

    The Dark Knight Rises is a superior film to The Avengers

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    • Now, before I begin, I'd like to first acknowledge that yes, The Avengers did in fact achieve superior box office numbers to the Dark Knight Rises, and that within certain reviewing circles including Rotten Tomatoes, AA did beat out DKR there as well. However, I believe a…
    • Issues With The Avengers I reject the claim that Rorschach is the main character of Watchmen, as among other people, Nite Owl, Silk Sceptre, and especially Dr Manhattan all play significant roles in terms of the plot. And I'm not attempting to claim it is the same movie as…

    Against

    • First off I would just like to say I actually do love both of these movies so very much as a comic book fan, no matter what dissing your may hear me give on indivdual aspects of the films in the rest of the rounds, but from this point on you will only hear me speaking good of…
    • Watchmen: Its so funny how my opponent thinks there is any room to argue Rorschach is not the main Hero of the Watchmen. He was the only hero not in retirement, got the others back together somewhat for this films murder mystery, and was the sole one to maintain his integrity…
  20. 120.

    Labeling people as nerds based on their games is wrong

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    • For this debate I would like to know exactly what you mean when you say, "it is wrong to tag people as 'nerd' by what game they play." I do not know if you mean just judging the person with your thoughts and words or literally tagging them online as a nerd. In my opinion some…
    • For this debate I would like to clarify the points I will be making. 1. When you play video games of any sort you are submitting yourself to anything that people may want to say to you or about you during, before, or even after the gameplay.2. People have their own opinions. It…

    Against

    • Thank you smileydog for your addition to the debate. ********"For this debate I would like to know exactly what you mean when you say, "it is wrong to tag people as 'nerd' by what game they play. ""Let me explain my position a little more: When I say "it is wrong to tag someone…
    • Good Luck, I quote: "you are submitting yourself to anything that people may want to say to you or about you during, before, or even after the gameplay. " As I understand it, you are stating that by playing video games, you are subjecting yourself to these rude comments.…
  21. 121.

    Batman is a better superhero than Spider-Man

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    • Batman has beaten The entire Justice League, death, and many other villains, including, but not limited to, Carnage, Darkseid, and Venom, who regularly beats Spiderman. Batman also has the Thrasher, Stealth Suit, Hellbat Armor, and The Justice-Buster. Batman is by far The…
    • https://www.google.com... https://www.google.com... https://www.google.com... https://www.google.com... https://www.google.com...

    Against

    • Oh, you're back? I had figured you'd given up. The villains you listed have nothing to do with Batman. They were invented within the last twenty years or so. You talk about a fictional universe as if it were real. OF COURSE Batman will beat up those characters. He's a good guy,…
    • Links to atrocious memes aren't a very good way to debate. To each his own, but you lose that way. Batman isn't the best superhero. He's not the worst. But one thing I can't stand is SUPERMAN being characterized as BAD when he's supposed to be a GOOD GUY. I never saw that new…
  22. 122.

    TV ads are becoming too frightening

    For

    • I argue that Tv is getting more 'horrorful', but it isn't noticed much because we're desensitized to it.
    • I accept.

    Against

    • it depends who is watching it
  23. 123.

    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…
  24. 124.

    The Crysis series is better than the Halo series

    For

    • I personally prefer crysis over most videogame series out there honestly first person shooters are a little bit boring but crysis always has something new and better graphics than any other game. The cryengine 4 system that crysis 2 for xbox and ps3 runs on is the most advanced…
    • Since not many people have heard of crysis i will be taking the pro side. This isnt supposed to be a serious debate i just want to hear some strong opinions. Round 1 will be a free round and round 2 we will give our arguements. Keep it clean.

    Against

    • I'd also like to state that this is my first debate and I hope that I can adequately respond to your assertions in the way you had hoped. Pro makes several points for some of the major criteria in which modern video games of this type are judged: Graphics Gameplay Multiplayer…
    • I reject your premise that the Crysis series is better than the Halo series, as it threatens the very fibers of my being and everything that I stand for. How dare you. ;-) Good luck.
  25. 125.

    The Legend of Zelda is a better game series than Mario

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    • How unfortunate. I was looking forward to your reply.Mario - 0 ; Zelda - 1
    • A. You never told my why. There are so many polls done on "the best video game ever." Like this one! Done by Official Nintendo magazine. http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk... Your just telling me "No video game can beat it" you're not supplying me with any actual reason…

    Against

    • 1st. Mario Bros. is an all time classic Super Mario Bros. is a game that revolutionized the gaming industry. No video game can beat it. In 2005 IGN had poll for best video game of all time. The winner of that poll was Super Mario Bros. (http://top100.ign.com...). To this day…
    • I accept the challenge. Mario is a way better game series than Zelda will ever be.
  26. 126.

    Ocarina of Time is the best video game ever made

    For

    • I, as pro, take the burden of proof that Ocarina of Time is the best game ever made. Round one will be for acceptance, and for my opponent's opening statement.
    • Thanks for accepting, and good luck. First I would like to explain why I make this claim. Obviously it isn't for its graphics, but is this needed for a game to be the best ever? Well, I suppose that's why we're debating this in the first place. Awards and ScoresI probably don't…

    Against

    • My opponent has failed to address my counter-arguments.
    • I'm going to run out of room to extend my arguments into, if my opponent keeps this up.
  27. 127.

    The Big Bang Theory is the best show in the universe

    For

    • My opponent is at a loss for words and for good reason. No one insults the biggie smalls theories and gets away with it. In summation, I'm the best. Praise rang.
    • "First u said Bingo Bongo Theory.Not big bang theory." I'll take this comment as an acceptance to my terms. Point 1: Das Boot Boot Theory contains top of the shelf humor. What name comes up in every conversation when you think of knee-slapping heart-pounding barrel-rolling…

    Against

    • First u said Bingo Bongo Theory.Not big bang theory.
  28. 128.

    Super Smash Bros should add more new characters

    For

    • I've never heard of "No. Get a life and look for a gf instead.". Is she from a new movie that came out? I guess I am absorbed in video games all the time.But anyways, Kyubi needs to be in Smash Bros. His attacks are mainly fire based, and he'd be pretty light. I'd imagine he'd…
    • You argue for any character of your choice being in Super Smash Bros, and say why it is better than mine. You must make a move set of 4 Special Moves (Neutral B, Up B, Side B Down B), and a Final Smash, at minimum. You must also give a reason why they should be in Smash Bros.…

    Against

    • No. Get a life and look for a gf instead.
    • Buzz Lightyear's special moves set:Neutral Special: Wrist Laser: Buzz uses the B button to shoot lasers from his wrist. Holding down on the B button further charges the laser to produce a noob tube effect, aka enormous energy blast, similar to Nintendo's Samus. Side Special:…
  29. 129.

    The PS3 is better than the Xbox 360

    For

    • Lets end our argument as we let the public vote. I will as in your request vote for a tie for this is an incomplete match.
    • Ok. I understand your situation.

    Against

    • Agreed. Vote Tie! :)
    • Thanks. :) Perhaps when I have more time I can really debate you, but for now, thanks for understanding.
  30. 130.

    Peter Jackson's films are better than most fantasy films

    For

    • Well, since it is the movie, it is always not gonna be exactly the same as the books, and not as good. But Adding the small sub-story's to the movies, make it feel, well cool. (to me, sorry if this is wrong, please forgive me) your turn.
    • Some people think peter Jackson did a bad job on the hobbit and lord of the rings. Witch he did in some parts, but I think they are well done and very entertaining, and are cool movies. They follow the books most of the time, and the extra story's he added made it cool as well.…

    Against

    • It is not as good as the books, as you said yourself. It does not add any extra elements of enjoyment whatsoever. Sub-stories are for movies that are based off such small books that they don't have enough action. The Hobbit is not one of these books, yet Peter Jackson just uses…
    • Personally, I did not enjoy any of Peter Jackson's movies of recently for many reasons. 1- He did not stick to the book in the 'The Hobbit' series of movies as much as I would have liked him to. The extras he added were not as good as Pro are saying. 2- A lot of his films (The…
  31. 131.

    The violin is the hardest instrument to play

    For

    • Well, first off, the violin is an instrument where you have to find the correct note on the fingerboard, without any frets or indication of where the notes are. You have to get the notes in tune also, and that is not as easy as some other instruments. Most music for the violin…
    • I personally think the violin is the hardest musical instrument to play and learn.

    Against

    • I'll admit that I don't have any experience with the violin, but I've found that the Theremin is much harder than either of the other instruments I can play (piano and guitar). For one, the notes are not caused by physically manipulating the sound-producing parts but my moving…
    • I believe the Theremin is much more difficult both to play and to learn.
  32. 132.

    Call of Duty receives unfair criticism from gamers

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    • Hello there, Con. I asked for the first round to be acceptance, but I suppose the debate will just go a bit longer. Ah well. The first thing that struck me about your argument is that it was not divided into concise, clear points. As a result, responding will be a bit…
    • (First debate on the site, so if I muff up anything just let me know). The Call of Duty Franchise is a record-breaking series of games for all systems that has time and time again sold in large amounts. The newest entry, Call of Duty: Ghosts by InfinityWard sold one billion…

    Against

    • Sorry, after reading back my argument I can understand your confusion. with my formatting or lack thereof. To be honest, I do not think that I can make that compelling an argument for Metal Gear considering I have never really got that into one, but I will attempt to make one…
    • Call of Duty has suffered from a lack of innovation in the past couple of years. If you look at the past few Call of Duty games they are all pretty much rehashes of the previous game, with shorter campaigns different maps and less guns. The campaigns for me are a massive…
  33. 133.

    Bruce Lee is overrated

    For

    • I agree with you on one point, and that's bringing martial arts to the west. But he only did it through his films and not actual fighting, He is credited by many fighters as being the best martial artist that ever lived. Even though he never had a fight record or win a…
    • Topic: Bruce Lee is Overatted Con: Bruce Lee is NOT OverattedPro: Bruce Lee is OverattedRules: NO RULESOpening statement: Bruce Lee is overatted. People say he is the best martial artist that ever existed, but he has fought no one that is even noteworthy to speak of. His battle…

    Against

    • Okay.
    • My opponent forfeited. Extend arguments.
  34. 134.

    Modern Pixar films are better than Disney classics

    For

    • Pixar always comes put with fresh,vivid and fun movies. Unlike disney classics they don't have a base to start off and have to start from scratch,still managing to make legendary films. Pixar manages to make unrealistic things like a clown fish and a toy of a cowboy feel like…
    • I the Pro will be arguing in favour of Modern Pixar while the Con will argue for Disney Classics 1st Round- Only type I accept 2nd Round-Debate 3rd Round-Rebuttal and Conclusion

    Against

    • Disney classics are what established the Disney animation empire we have now. They brought fairy tales and fun stories to life and their legacy carries on to this day; they inspired and continue to inspire countless generations of people from all around the world. On top of…
    • I accept.
  35. 135.

    Robert Downey Jr. is the best screen Sherlock Holmes

    For

    • RDJ being shorter than Holmes in real life. Has nothing to do with what him being a good or bad incarnation of Holmes Tom Cruise is only 5 feet 7 inches yet they make him appear much taller on Mission Impossible Oblivion Jack Reacher ect. As for Holmes methods Sherlock Holmes…
    • I will let my opponent make that first aurgument.

    Against

    • I just realized that in spite of the utmost care I have left several typing errors in my previous argument. I'll be trying to do better this time around. As for my opponent: I'm not quite sure I understand everything you typed, brief as it was, but I'll do my best to reply…
    • Sherlock Holes is - I think we can agree on that - by far one of the most famous characters in the history of literature. As a fictional person he was portrayed in literature by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle so vividly that many people in his day actually considered Sherlock Holmes to…
  36. 136.

    Mario Kart is a better game than The Legend of Zelda

    For

    • mario is better
    • Mario is better

    Against

    • I think Legend of Zelda is better because, it has adventure and action fighting. While Mario kart all you do is race, around the same tracks all the time. Sure Legend of Zelda is hard but that is because it is a puzzle game. Legend of Zelda has a good theme and multiple games.
    • No it isn't. The best thing in Mariokart is that there are different charcacters.
  37. 137.

    Shrek is the best animated movie ever made

    For

    • "I think we should give drugs to infant children." - Alfonso Moreno
    • Shrek is a film with a rich history of its own. The timeline of Shrek can be traced all the way back to the dark ages in which ogres were normal denizens of society. Shrek is a film full of allegorical significance. This credibility plus the full length feature film having Mike…

    Against

    • "420 blze it fggt, pssy btch I bet u don't even smoke big weed. Reefer madness" - Chandler Harrison
    • Rich history of making children believe donkies can talk and that order and society is bad. Shrek has inspired an entire generation to be rebelious hoodlums and show no respect to social order. Shrek is dirty, shrek lives in a swamp and shrek has the most disgisting eating…
  38. 138.

    Weeping Angels are better than Daleks

    For

    • I have,been beaten by you ma'am but I must ask you something,have you ever considered that a dalek can be manipulated by humans (as shown with rose Tyler) or parts can be used to build weapons against dalkeks themselves
    • Sir,you have proved my argument invalid, but a weeping angel can multiply by picture while daleks must be enginerd in a lab or created in some long process while one picture or look into the eyes of the angel creates another in minutes to an hour at the longest

    Against

    • Yes, Daleks have been manipulated by humans many times, but only individual or small groups of Daleks. Only in situations like Time of the Daleks where they are in desperate need of help, will they be vulnerable to trickery. Weeping Angels, on the other hand, were easily…
    • a weeping angel can multiply by pictureAssuming someone takes/draws a picture, and someone doesn't destroy the photo/video. The picture isn't s strong, and takes no solid form, as shown in the series 5 two parter.daleks must be enginerd in a lab or created in some long process…
  39. 139.

    Team Fortress 2 is superior to Call of Duty

    For

    • Though I accept that CoD has offline multiplayer and that this is a very good point, team fortress 2 does have many more weapons, despite the fact you sometimes have to pay, I argue that you find them in battle more than you say, for example, provided you play 1 hour per day, 7…
    • In this debate I will be taking the place on the affirmative team. In my opinion, and soon to be yours, Tf2, or team fortress 2 to say by its full name is superior to call of duty. My first topic is the price. Team Fortress 2 is free, however for players who like to feel they…

    Against

    • I would like to say that in your argument, you said Team Fortress 2 vs The Call of Duty series, and in all of the Call of Duty games there are hundreds of weapons that have been added an taken out over time, providing many more weapons than Team Fortress 2. And Team Fortress 2…
    • In my defense of the Call of Duty series, Team Fortress may be free, but it has a lot less weapon choices. I own both games, and I know from experience. In Call of Duty Ghosts, when in the multiplayer, you have access to over 50 different weapons, not including killstreaks. In…
  40. 140.

    Children's entertainment should abandon good-versus-evil narratives

    For

    • A) What Good and Evil Mean Con's first quote is says that desire for something without any ulterior motive for obtaining it makes that something the greatest thing you can want. It establishes what's good for you based on your reasons for obtaining something, but that doesn't…
    • Thanks again to ShabShoral for debating with me on this. 1. Creativity Fostering creativity in children in our society is a necessity. Creative thinking is important for the generation "of new ideas, perspectives, concepts, principles and products in our society." It plays a…

    Against

    • A) What Good and Evil Mean My opponent misunderstands the argument. It certainly does establish good and evil; the Good is the goal, and evil is that which contradicts the striving towards the goal. The "strongest possible motive" is the motive to reach the ultimate Good in…
    • In the end, the whole class applauded a wrong that had been made right. That student... was Albert Einstein. That same sense of childlike play and innocence, questioning, passion, is what I feel in this room right now. [0] GTOE means "good triumphing over evil". A.) What Good…
  41. 141.

    Classical music is better than pop music

    For

    • I accept
    • Pop music lacks musicality and is heavily compensated for by marketing, hype and publicity. Classical music has more value. In today's music industry people like Justin Bieber, are becoming very famous, but can you really say that they talent when it comes to music? They are…

    Against

    • Hello. Anyone could deal with me. I will wait.
    • OK. Only one argument. 1) The music buying public did not come to the consensus that "complexity" or "expert skill" should be the barometers for music quality. Even more to the point, classically trained musicians are simply experts at classical music not music in general. One…
  42. 142.

    Strategy matters in rock paper scissors

    For

    • I will quickly reword my opponent's arguments and rebut them accordingly. Firstly, my opponent says that since the phrase "Contrary to popular belief" is in this debate's title, and since the title is meant to signify what this debate is about, therefore, that would be the…
    • org for making all of this possible. Note: In this debate, I am going to use the abbreviation "RPS" for "rock paper scissors". Now going right into my opponent's first argument, the con side's main point is that it is most likely a widespread belief that strategy IS involved in…

    Against

    • Alright, so PRO's first response to my case is the following: #1. PRO's position against my argument is that "This debate isn't about how common a belief it is that strategy is involved in RPS and that 'contrary to popular belief' is merely as a hook to his stance", thus, he…
    • In addition, I would ask that people only vote if they actually read the debate and vote based on who won this debate rather than what they already believe. With that said, let us proceed. In this debate, I shall only begin with one argument. >>> 1) It is most likely NOT IN…
  43. 143.

    Classic Metal Slug games are better than some newer games

    For

    • This is my first time at this, so please no mean/offensive comments... I grew up playing MetalSlug and have found myself playing even now with all the amazing games this time period has to offer... The game makes me feel like I did when I would go to a restaurant with my father…

    Against

    • ..............
    • I think he fogot about the debate. This is common.
  44. 144.

    Super Smash Bros. Brawl is better than Melee

    For

    • Round 1 skip.....
    • Hahaha. If you play casually, Why not play BRAWL? We can all make that argument, but we must prove it... GameCube graphics may be similar to the Wii graphics, but the Wii graphics are still better. We have to admit that.

    Against

    • Okay.
    • Let's talk about actual content. What does Melee have to offer? High speed gameplay, Casual gameplay, Several options, more high tier characters, advanced techniques, more options, etc. Brawl has half of this.
  45. 145.

    Pokémon existing in real life would be bad

    For

    • In conclusion, Pokemon in real life would be terrible. My opponent has forfeited, which should give me a win.
    • Well this is a bother. Arguments extended.

    Against

    • I will be touching on the three points you have brought up but i will be going backwards. Let us start with economy. You touch up on how we wouldn't need humans if we had Pokemon right? You say with Pokemon jobs will not be needed. Well Pokemon don't just jump in your pocket…
    • And im guessing i will be showing my argument of how the pros of real life pokemon would outweigh the cons.
  46. 146.

    Fairy tales should be read to children

    For

    • [Watching or reading a large number of fairy tales can cause serious anxiety. research shows that reading fairy tales right before bed leads to numerous nightmares and bad thoughts during the night. Children are incapable of fighting their anxious thoughts and they get to…
    • [1]["Stories may not actually breathe, but they can animate. The breath imputed by this book's title is the breath of a god in creation stories, as that god gives life to the lump that will become human. Stories animate human life; that is their work. Stories work with people,…

    Against

    • It's no secret that classic fairy tales aren't the bright and happy stories Disney would have you believe. (The way the Brothers Grimm tell Cinderella, one of her stepsisters resorts to cutting off her own toe to fit into Ella's dainty glass slippers.) Now, rather than skipping…
    • People, seriously why read fairy tales when we have books from other genres. Fairy tales don't have facts and what's the point reading a book about make believe characters instead of reading books which have facts and things to learn. We let younger readers to read fairy tales…
  47. 147.

    Batman is a positive role model overall

    For

    • Thanks to MasterKage for accepting my challenge. I look forward to a lively debate!IntroAfter witnessing the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne created the crime fighter persona of Batman and began his lifelong mission to protect the innocent and destroy evil and corruption…
    • Full Resolution: Batman is, on balance, a positive role model.My opponent and I will be representing opposing positions on the above topic. I will be arguing in favor of the resolution, while my opponent will be arguing against it (i.e. Batman is, on balance, a negative role…

    Against

    • I agree with the presented terms and rules presented in round one. Accepted. Good luck Pro.
    • Unfortunate, Christmas and my birthday have prevented me from completing this debate to the full extent of my abilities. Honestly, I would try to pull of something off this last round, but it just wouldn't do anything in my favor. Even if it was a brilliant last argument, I…
  48. 148.

    Ninjas are cooler than pirates

    For

    • i am going to simply list a few reasons why a ninja is cooler/better than a pirate okay 1:ninjas are stealthy and live a life of honorable adventure where as pirates are thieves who get drunk and rape anything that breaths. 2:ninjas have weapons that are totaly bamfin namely…
    • lets face it there is already a debate out there stating that pirtaes are cooler than ninjas, but i strongly disagree. i am pro ninja for i am a ninja and i think pirates are okay but not even close to the awsomeness of the ninja I will let my opponent start well good luck to…

    Against

    • Alright, since my opponent was nice enough to offer numbered points, I will respond in kind. Re: #1: Since when is assassinating people and killing from the shadows honorable? Sneak attacks are not honorable, they are the opposite thereof. And yes, pirates are often drunkards.…
    • First, let me inform any of you who do not yet know: Pirates are the chosen people of the flying spaghetti monster. In fact, we can almost say Pirates are "cooler" than Ninjas in a literal sense. Consider the following: http://www.venganza.org... The global average temperature…
  49. 149.

    The Beatles shaped modern music more than any other band

    For

    • I will be arguing why The Beatles changed music forever and why without them, everything would be different. This debate shouldn't be taken too seriously but should be logical in reasons for being against. May the best man win.
    • My argument is this: The Beatles were the most innovative band of the 1960's, they changed music and pop culture almost overnight. What is not in question is whether or not someone would have done it later. The question is what did The Beatles do? For starters, The Beatles were…

    Against

    • I accept, and will be arguing why the Beatles did not change music forever or make everything different, in a logical, top-down fashion. Do your worst!
    • I guess that's it! Thank you voters for your time, and Pro for your initial argument.
  50. 150.

    PC gaming is better than console gaming

    For

    • umad console peasants

    Against

    • Not much left to say, I guess. Looks like consoles are unquestionably better than PCs for players and developers. The end.
    • Since pro has forfeited his round, I guess I"ll have to start with some expanded definitions. PC: A computer is "personal" when it is sized and priced for general individual use. Broadly, it consists of a CPU, memory, storage, video output, and keyboard/mouse input. Beyond…

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