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451.
The Matrix is the best movie ever made
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"The Fox" is an electronic dance music song and viral video by Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis. The video was posted on YouTube on 3 September 2013, and has over 79 million views as of 2 October.[1] It has been compared to K-pop hit "Gangnam Style".[2][3][4][5] Currently, "The Fox"…
Hot Fuzz is a 2007 British action comedy film directed and co-written by Edgar Wright, and co-written by and starring Simon Pegg alongside Nick Frost. The three and the film's producer Nira Park had previously worked together on the television series Spaced and the 2004 film…
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MY opponent seems not to be debating the resolution anymore. Extend Previous arguments. I turn it over to pro.
My opponent has agreed to debate the following resolution: Resolved: The matrix is the best movie ever. As my opponent has the burden of proof to prove the following resolution true, he must show why it is better then other alternative. For the following resolution I will posit…
452.
Dir en Grey is the most versatile band of all time
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My opponent begins by saying that an argument for a 'best' band is entirely subjective; though she uses evidence similar to mine to negate my resolution? Every debate is subjective in its own way. Some more than others, but does this mean we should just leave it at that? Should…
I overestimated how many debates I could handle, and put too much into one debate, and have been busy as well.
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Re: Subjectivity For the purpose of clarification, I will explain my reasoning regarding the matter of subjectivity in this debate. What I said was that any band deemed to be the "best" IS, in fact, entirely subjective. However, that does not mean that it can not be debated.…
I accept my opponent's forfeited round, though his profile maintains that he is currently involved in just one other debate (which I happen to know includes an argument due from his opponent and not him... tehe). Regardless, I hope Pro can post a third round argument at a later…
453.
Anime is inappropriate for children
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The standard point that a show becomes innapropriate is when children under the age of 13 can not watch it. I believe the vast majority of anime is rated pg 13 or higher. The majority of the most well known shows are certainly rated pg 13 or higher. For this reason I believe…
Yes anime does censor scenes from the manga, but only when those scenes can lead to the show becoming rated R. Usually those censors include a light beam, steam, or a conveniently placed object to block vision of a character's naked body. If a show has to censor itself, it…
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what we are talking about is reading it.... some times the books are different from the shows and the shows sometimes make it better for young kids to watch
i think that some anime is really fun for some people like me. it's not really inappropriate unless you don't like sex....... and in some cases there is a lot of that. but sometimes it's not just about that it's some time just about girls taking lead of some battles.......
454.
Batman should not be considered a real superhero
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Webster dictionary might say that a superhero is a person with skills, but with out his 6.9 billion he couldn't pay for all his toys, that keep him from geting killed in all his fights. Althoght Batman might have skills, he is just a man with a lot of money. If Jacky Chan had…
Batman is not a superhero and never will be, he lacks the powers!!!
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Batman!
BATMAN
455.
The Monkees were the best rock band of the 1960s
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So you have a unfair advantage, don't worry, I'll debate with someone else who will read before they post and be fair about it. And don't come back and say I never said that, in fact, go and check round 1, it's in black and right in front of you.
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I rest my case
I watched every episode of the Monkee's tv show and enjoyed the songs but these guys could barely play an instrument.
456.
Mario is a better video game character than Sonic
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The other side brings up story, however what good is story when your games are full of glitches, and certain characters have an annoying effect on the game. Take the player two for example Tails is a bratty kid while Luigi is Mario's little brother. If you want to talk story…
We have all played Mario, He after all is the subject of some amazing games. Sonic on the other hand has gotten bad games like Rise of Lyric and Sonic 06,a game so famous for being one of the worst games of all time. Sonic has been the subject of a couple good games but the…
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I would also like to add the fact that Mario is a murderer and kills his enemies opposed to Sonic who frees animals when he jumps on enemies. And my final point the music in Sonic games has much more variety and helps add to the gameplay. The Sonic games generally have much…
However Luigi is a very similar character to Mario with the same power-ups and abilities as Mario. The difference between the two is only height and the colour of their clothing, along with minor facial details. However Tails is a completely different character with the ability…
457.
Video game violence does not significantly contribute to school shootings
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I would think that you would understand by now that it is the voters who ultimately decide who wins the argument, not you. Anywho, my response: "The title of this argument is "Video game violence does not contribute significantly to school shootings." The kids who are…
"It has been proven that there is a casual link between predisposed kids that end up fulfilling their disposition via the cognitive deterioration of emotional tolerance by playing violent video games[1]. Case in point." [1]http://www.msnbc.msn.com...... I would like to add to…
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The title of this argument is "Video game violence does not contribute significantly to school shootings." The kids who are predisposed susceptibility to the emotional deterioration ultimately are the ones who shoot up the schools, ergo video game violence in theory does…
It has been proven that there is a casual link between predisposed kids that end up fulfilling their disposition via the cognitive deterioration of emotional tolerance by playing violent video games[1]. Case in point. http://www.msnbc.msn.com...
458.
Movie adaptations are better than their source books
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Here are my rebuttals to my opponent"s claims: Reading reduces risk of Alzheimers disease Although books decrease the chances of one getting Alzheimer"s disease it does not guarantee you will not get it. Like a lot of things in life, getting disease is quite an uncertain…
First I'd like to start out by stating that it takes much less time to watch a movie than to read a book. Movies are about one and half hours. Maybe even two hours. A book can take a whole day to read and possibly even longer. For the modern day we live in people have schedules…
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For the final round I will only be responding to my opponent's initial contentions in the 2nd round. I will not respond to what they said in the final round as that would be unfair. RC1: TimeHere my opponent states that people don't have time to spend on long books, and that…
Since my opponent didn't give any framework for the round structure I'm going to assume this round is only for opening conentions. Contention 1: Health Benefits of ReadingsSubcontention 1: Reading reduces the risk of Alzheimers DiseaseA study out of an Ohio university shows…
459.
Anime should be banned
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I can disagree with you, because researches prove that today more and more anime cartoons with violence scenes appear. It is good that some children can become more polite and kind with the help of anime cartoons, but practice shows that it has more negative effects on…
I think that anime cartoons should be banned. There are many reasons of it . It can harmfully influence children. The most important and meaningful reason why anime cartoons should be banned is an inappropriate information for children. First of all it is platitude. Recently…
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Again I say you that anime has many advantages. My arguments: 1) study history. For instance,Japanese culture and history is ingrained very much in anime, even those that take place outside of Japan. There are a number of anime that take place in ancient Japan or during a…
What about cartoon "Avatar"??? It teaches children and even adults moral things such as kindness, tenderness, love etc. My little brother finally understood after this cartoon that his behavior frustrated us especially parents. then he became polite, kind but at the same time…
460.
One Direction is better than Justin Bieber
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ok? so I guess I win
One Direction is better than Justin Bieber. First of all, they are better people and have morals. Justin Bieber has been caught doing drugs multiple times and his songs have messages. The members of One Direction care about their fans and they haven"t let fame get to their…
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Justin Berber is a solo artist so that puts metre pressure really im not a fan of justin but he is better then 1d justin makes better songs i give up u win
Accepted
461.
Anime should not be classified as cartoons
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Anime is entirely different from cartoons and should be noted as such.
I assumed it would be clear that this is not about definitions, but about making sure that people understand the significant differences between the two and not getting them mixed up. Anime has created a sub-culture as the interest and popularity of East Asian culture…
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If this is truly not a debate of definitions, that should have been your very first point. Since that contention with the entire premise of this debate has not been brought up until now it is fair to disregard it. It is also fair to disregard this contention as pro never…
As I stated in my definitions, a cartoon is a motion picture using animation techniques. We don't argue that it's not fair to classify comedies or horror as movies, because "movie" doesn't refer to anything related to content (just like "cartoon" doesn't). They are both merely…
462.
Arena of Valor is a better game than Mobile Legends
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You right Mobile legends do perform an challenge in the game with the old characters, However it still not fair that they reduced and given the once powerful heroes such as Lesley and Lyle more weaker. Also not only with that, The classes of champions you can play is not fair…
You right it has more downloads and more likes. However Mobile legends is spread around the world and arena of valor is usually spread around Europe and us so not many of them heard of them. anyways about the heroes in Mobile Legends. Every Month you get a new hero in the game,…
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While its true that mobile has lags, Its worth it in my opinion, Because you get better content in the long run, And they can always fix the lag problem. And while valor has those amazing superhero's, They don't have the appeal that mobile has, Because as I previously mentioned…
It's true that the characters that you get, Soon become weak, But doesn't that introduce a bit of a challenge for you to overcome. This aspect of the game makes you think, It makes you want to strive to be better. As for the game modes, I think sometimes in order to overcome…
463.
Dota 2 is a better game than League of Legends
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Dota 2 is free you don't have to buy league of legends to get it and the report system does work it puts players into low prio and it will mute them it is very well thought out. saying stuff like "lol" or "GG" is not poor conduct sometimes gg can be good and lol can have…
Taking more time to master all the heroes in a game is not considered skill. Dota 2 has a report system so you can get rid of all the bad players and players who feed or are mean. Also, dota 2 has lots of mods so you can mess around and dota 2 has lots of game modes to play in.…
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so your telling me that you can get a mod without the game that it was modded? the reason why it is poor conduct is because it has nothing to do with the debate itself, open your eyes bud, most people like league of legends better than dova 2, because dova 2 is a ripoff,…
Dota 2 has a report system? How does that change anything, they'll still be mean, reporting on that game doesn't do nothing. league of legends has lots of mods too you know, and including all the ones dota 2 has, why? Because dota 2 is a mod itself saying stuff like "lol" or…
464.
Video games are harmful to society overall
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The average person spends about 900 hours a year playing video games. This is time well wasted
Civilization and us as a human race will never advance ourselves. We will be too busy becoming prestige on Call of Duty then being prestige at life.
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Ummm hasty generalization us as a community do not all play video games. The fall of humanity is way into our future past where there is call of duty or time to do things as simple minded as video games. As a human race we will be focused on creating our future, games just help…
Thats crazy talk
465.
Reality television shows should be banned
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I do not have demographic evidence but I have experience of being around young teens and I can see who watches these shows. (ri) By having these shows on TV it shows young teens that this is an okay way to act in front of people. (s) This does create bad behavior. (s) The term…
Banning these shows will remove any negative impact they might have on young teens who are watching them (ri). Young teens are a majority of the people who are watching these shows (q). Seeing bad behavior could in fact have a negative impact (s) the audience who is watching…
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Firstly, (ri) I'd like my opponent to consider whether or not she has evidence supporting the claim about the majority demographic. Secondly, (ri) my opponent puts forth a weak claim by saying the bad behavior "could" have an impact; (q/ri) I don't see how you determine this,…
I understand your claim that these shows may display bad behavior (ri). However, (q) I don't think supporting the ban with the concern for children necessarily gives reason to ban them (s); there are further considerations required (ri), for example, are children the only…
466.
Video gaming is underrated as a creative medium
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-. Because of this correct label games, at least in this instance are correctly labeled. Therefore they aren't underrated" Maybe you should look at my definition of "underrated" again, you are bringing my first contention totally out of distortion. When I say underrated I mean…
Thank you for agreeing with the statement that games are rated for a reason and that they need be regulated in the same way as age limits on movies. Since this was not refuted I believe I should win this debate, also. Furthermore, something that was not refuted was, the reason…
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Now for my final input in this debate. My opponent in her 3rd round of debate addresses what she thinks is a failure to understand her definition of underrated. This is incorrect. I actually provide arguments that games are not underrated in both hers and my definitions of…
I will address each of my opponent's arguments in succession. First my opponent said that by agreeing with his/her original statement, "There's no difference between the M rated and the R rated or AO and NC-17. They are both rated for a good reason, so you don't buy them for…
467.
Violent video games should be restricted for minors
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if the kids dont take the responsibilty then they will do it at there own risk. if the childrens parents do not take responsibilty then the parents are not doing a good job at parenting there kids. violent games do not have an effect on children. and if it supposedly does its…
yes but children should be paying attention to the content avisory. that is why the ESRB made the rating system. if the children are playing games that do not fit there age group then they risk doingsuch things like being more emotional. plus some of the stuff that happens in…
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"if the kids dont take the responsibilty then they will do it at there own risk." So if a baby doesn't take the responsibility to not swallow something harmful youd say it does it at its own risk? The point I made before is that children simply dont understand the risk, or…
I agree, it would be great if children would take the initiative to play games tailored to their age level. But if even their parents let it slide, what are the chances the kids will take responsibility? Further, how should we expect them to even really comprehend the effect…
468.
Modern video games are better than classic games
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"So your telling that in terms of design old games aren't as good? Really? Ever played Donkey Kong country ,super Mario world, super Mario bros 3,super Mario 64, Yoshi's island, and many other numerous retro/classic games with creative design and graphics?"Old games are…
So let get things clear here! i am not saying that every modern game are better than every classic game, they are not! But overall, modern games are far better than classic games, and not only because technology advances, but game design advances! In the technology perspective,…
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"Old games are definitely good, they all are good, i never said the contrary." That's not what you said during the beginning of your previous post. Maybe I just misinterpreted what you said. "Of course games are inspired on the past, that's actually my point, games evolved from…
"i am not saying that every modern game are better than every classic game, they are not! But overall, modern games are far better than classic games, and not only because technology advances, but game design advances!" So your telling that in terms of design old games aren't…
469.
Anime should be banned
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Thank you, con, for the debate. 1. My opponent's point on the moral values anime inspires is rendered useless by the fact that he has been instilled with them. Any value judgements he makes surrounding his own values are baseless unless accompanied with evidence. 2. All child…
Hello Con. 1. My opponent has failed to mention my point. I will remind you con, that your preference of anime's morals are subject to your exposure to it. You say that watching anime will inspire positive morals, but if it really does inspire morals, then it has inspired your…
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Hello again , pro 1. The morals goes to the most Anime because most of the Anime has Friendship and this kind of stuff. 2. I Know about that and I'm aware of that, but in these days we know what the children from about (10-16) does, they watching Porn. So why we should say that…
Hello pro, Thanks for accepting Definition for anime. Anime: Anime = Animation other words Japanese Animation 1.Anime is a great conception about morality and make"s the viewers Relaxed. 2. Due the new upcoming Law in the EU is there said that the way the Characters are Drawn…
470.
Roblox is a bad game for newbies
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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…
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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.
471.
Star Trek is a better franchise than Star Wars
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10. Darth Vader has only one sphere, the Death Star. The Borg have thousands upon thousands of spheres AND cubes. (Geometric shapes seem to be a favorite among villans...) 9. Those light sabers are kinda primative compared to phasers. Why have a sword when you can have a gun?…
I thank my competitor for his reasons now I will state the reason why star trek is better There's Way More Star Trek Than Star Wars...And Most Of It Is Better For starters, there's just so much more Star Trek to consume than Star Wars. Including the Star Wars prequels and J.J.…
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I will begin to argue Star Wars is better. Death Star: Until you Trekkies petition to have the Borg Square built, you will lose since the fan base of Star Wars has actually petitioned the U. S. Federal Governemt to build a Death Star[1]. While it was rejected, around 35,000…
So, the basis of my opponent's argument is that (please excuse the bad grammar) there is more good Star Trek movies than Star Wars. I'd like to argue quality vs quantity. The Star Trek franchise has produced more movies, but which is better? I fully apology to all Star Wars…
472.
Video games are harmful to kids
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You rightly point out that low test scores are not solely the result of gaming. I also appreciate your argument for moderation, as well as your inclusion of educational types of video games. However, the popularity of violent video games underscores how potentially dangerous…
Based on the deplorable results of all American school test scores in comparison to other countries, it is hard to believe video games to more good than harm. The 'stimulating of brain cells' by video games may be true, but it certainly hasn't done much to improve long-term…
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You bring up the point that violent video games are dangerous for developing minds. This is true that they can leave impressions on the youth in society. But you can"t put the blame solely on the video game and the company that produces it. The blame rests on the parent. Theses…
It is true that some people take video games to the extreme and let them rule their lives. They can cause a person to become lazy and uninterested in bland subjects that are necessary in life. But video games are not the only cause of this. There are plenty of other reasons…
473.
Call of Duty's Modern Warfare stories are better than Halo's
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While the Halo series campaigns have been very well thought out and developed, the Modern Warfare series leaves the gamer feeling as if those events could actually happen. The gamer feels as if he is actually fighting for something that he believes in and gives him a sense of…
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Thank you.
I sincerely hope that my opponent is alright since he hasn't been able to post a response, but nonetheless, all of my points have been sustained since he didn't argue against them because he wasn't here to do so, so extend all of my arguments across the flow. Now, to my…
474.
Weeping Angels are better than Daleks
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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
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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…
475.
South Park is better than Family Guy
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Southpark is definietly better!
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Well, this has been a productive arguement.
Whats the point of this debate anymore?
476.
PC gaming is better than console gaming
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Pc is much better than console. I rest my case
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Well then. Thank you for your time and may the judges vote fairly and accordingly.
Extend Arguments.
477.
Medea is responsible for the death of her children
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1. No person or law was forcing Medea to kill her children. 2. Medea was not tricked into killing her children. 3. Medea's children were not killed by accident. 4. The choice of whether or not to kill her children was up to Medea and only Medea. 5. Medea chose to kill her own…
4. Medea became angry when her husband betrayed her, but not insane. And even if Medea did not willfully BECOME angry, she subsequently allowed her anger to get the better of her while she was fully aware of what was happening. There are methods of dealing with anger once it…
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1. I agree with premise one 2. I agree with premise two 3. I agree with premise three 4. It was Medea's choice to kill or not kill her children but it was influenced by anger inflicted upon her by her husband. 5. Medeas husband caused her to chose to kill her children. 6. If it…
4. If Medea did not willfully become angry then it would also be possible that she did not willfully killer her children. Both getting angry and killing her children are choices she made not willfully. 5,6. Medea did make a healthy attempt to deal with her anger by…
478.
Super Smash Bros should add more new fighters
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I thank RainbowDash52 for doing this debate. With that, it's time for my final Cross Examination.Rebuttal: "Fishing rodHe casts it. I guess that is the more accurate term, but he casts it straight down."That attack sounds bad. The only way it would hit if ifyou're in mid-air.…
Let's get right into this! Defense: "With the Objection attack, when do the objection points reset? Do they reset after using the attack? Do they reset after Phoenix Wright dies? "Good eye. The Objection Points reset after he uses Objection or after he dies. The attack doesn't…
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Fishing Rod Defense Villager"s attack where he drops a bowling ball hits people fine, so I don"t see why Shovel Knight Fishing rod would have problems hitting characters. It wouldn"t cast infinitely when used off stage, it would end when it goes off screen, although by that…
Fishing rod He casts it. I guess that is the more accurate term, but he casts it straight down. Propeller dagger Yes, the recovery would be a little similar to DK as in bad vertical recovery but good horizontal recovery, but it would be more exaggerated with Shovel Knight,…
479.
Anyone can become a celebrity
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< > Probably, but you have agreed that money can by celebrity. < Terri Schiavo: She collapsed and was rushed to the hospital, losing oxygen on the way, causing severe brain damage that caused a nationwide controversy about her well-being and the decision of her parents vs. The…
In Round One, you wrote: <> I would first like to submit the definition of celebrity, as told by the American Heritage Dictionary: ceï¿½lebï¿½riï¿½ty Pronunciation Key [suh-leb-ri-tee] –noun, plural -ties for 1. 1. a famous or well-known person. 2. fame; renown. I think anyone…
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Hello, solo and thank you for accepting. I will rebut your examples of Terri Schiavo, Scott Peterson, and Paris Hilton. These each deserve their own rebuttal. The french city first. Paris Hilton: She was born into an incredibly wealthy and influential family, and by doing this…
As has been said in previous debates on this website, I disagree that "Celebrities are overrated," or "anyone can be a celebrity." I like to keep my opening statements quite short, and as the topic is quite straightforward, i will keep this clarification short. I am arguing the…
480.
Dance Moms subjects children to harmful pressure
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Thanks and good luck to you too! I strongly belive that the tv show Dance Moms is cruel pressure and child abuse ~well i said this because often the moms go out of control,they will have shouting and swearing matches that are issued right in front of the childs face! I think…
I thoroughly believe the TV show Dance Moms is unnecessary cruelty to children and restrains them from having normal lives. Please accept my challenge, I dare you ;)
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Well I guess that it has become painfully obvious that I have scared my opponent away.Is there anything else to really say?
I really don't know what to say here. Since I'm con and my job is to disprove the thoughts of my opponent, and there are no thoughts to disprove, I think I'll stick to just restating my position in the parents are there to push these young minds to their full potentials while…
481.
Video games are an innocent hobby
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On the Disad 1: Nonunique: The probability of a child curbstomping someone from playing 5 hours of Gears of War is small. The last time ANYTHING like that has happened was about three years ago, when Manhunt came out! MUCH worse games have come, and this hasn't happened. I just…
There is nothing wrong with a video game! The chances of a kid going out and killing someone is almost not even existing! The Wii makes you move, so obesity is out of question. They are also a great way to communicate! Someone ready for a fun debate? Challenge me!
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On the Uniqueness: It's not about probability that someone is going to kill someone. It's that it happens a notable amount of time. Devin Moore, a minor killed three people in 2005 in the name of Grand Theft Auto. A year later Warren Leblanc, in London faced the death penalty…
First, thank you for posting this. It is an honor to oppose your statement. I agree with some of your statements. Video games tackle obesity in a progressive way lately and true, they can be a hobby. I negate although with the following point: Disadvantage 1 The Uniqueness…
482.
Classic hip hop is better than modern hip hop
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Classic hop hip is undoubtedly better than modern hip hop. Unlike modern hip hop, classic hip hop has more variety and is more uplifting to the youth.
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First of all, classic hip hop varies from the sugar hill gang to Eric b and rakim to nwa. I wish you could have been more specific about which rappers xactly you're referring to The most classic hip hop that started it all are groups like the Sugarhill Gang, grand master flash…
First of all, classic hip hop varies from the sugar hill gang to Eric b and rakim to nwa. I wish you could have been more specific about which rappers xactly you're referring to The most classic hip hop that started it all are groups like the Sugarhill Gang, grand master flash…
483.
Modern shooter games are ruining the shooter genre
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1. Although that definition is correct, and it's true that modern shooters fit that definition, that was never my point. What I was trying to say is that modern shooters are stepping away from the definition, doing a significantly worse job than old shooters in following it by…
Thank you very much con. 1. Focusing level design on graphics itself is NOT a good way to go. Graphics are the least of importance in a game. So watering down, and simplifying gameplay for the sake of game looking good is the worst thing you could have done. Bad looking games…
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Firstly I want to extend because I have only seen two arguments from Pro and two from me I extend my argument to this round and I will CA Pros argument in round 5
I haven't yet given an arguement I have only given counter arguements so I will wait till Round 4 to counter argument points made by Pro. 1. Definition of Shooter games - "Shooter games are a sub-genre of action game, which often test the player's speed and reaction time. It…
484.
Queen was the most influential band after the Beatles
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First of all, if your gonna argue topicality then thats great and all, but I think the underlying message of this topic is clear. I did not add an "s" to Beatle- but i don't believe that will make much of a difference. 1) Your polls: who the hell made them? There is no citation…
Queen has had a number of great international hits that have risen to dominate charts in more than 15 different concerts. Queen is also known for their audience participation involvement during concerts, making the crowd feel at unison with their music. "We are the Champions"…
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This argument is clearly assembled in such a way to attempt to prohibit pre-Beatles bands. However, the influence of a band is throughout history. The phrasing of the topic demands not that the band be beyond the Beatles era, but the influence. Further I argue that the band,…
Okay. I concede a number of those arguments. The S at the end of Beatle isn't required. You are quite right that they are most selling and I concede that they are extremely popular. And there may not be an overlap between Queen and the official split of the Beatles. However,…
485.
The Beatles are the greatest band of all time
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The beatles have better hair I have the same style. The Beatles are way more popular1 movie wow i'm impressed try 5. When did facebook start 2004 therefore younger people are on there His popularity will decrase over time. http://en.wikipedia.org...http://en.wikipedia.org...
The old debate has been canceled due to my time scudel same debate same round 1 I will bagin debating. The Beatles are still popularThe Beatles have more hits
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Justin Bieber has better hair. Justin Bieber's hair is like silk. No, Justin Bieber is more popular. He has more fans on facebook. My sister doesn't know who the Beatles are, she just said they were a bug. Yes, but those movies are old movies and Justin Bieber is only 17 so…
Opening arguments: Point A: Justin Bieber has incredible hair. Have you ever felt Justin Bieber's hair? While I have not, the look of it leads one to believe that his hair is like silk. Although I have felt it in my dreams, hair that perfect necessitates a divine presence.…
486.
PCs are better than consoles for gaming
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So, thanks in advance for accepting the argument. I am here to try and prove to you that PC's are in many ways better than consoles are.
Ok, so let's analyze what you just said. "I buy a console for $400 then I use my 75" tv with it, I don't need to buy the PC then a monitor" You can use the PC with the 75" tv. That argument doesn't make any sense " All new consoles have the same graphics as PC's" This statement…
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The consoles are a lot better then PC's mostly because of the cost. I buy a console for $400 then I use my 75" tv with it, I don't need to buy the PC then a monitor. All new consoles have the same graphics as PC's Also the consoles are like PC in the sense that I can remove the…
I will be arguing that consoles are better then PC's
487.
The Eagles are the greatest American rock band ever
For
I understand you are trying to pin Eagles as a sort of "one hit wonder" with that album that was #1. However, if you'll look closely, you'll see this is not true. The album we're talking about is "Greatest Hits". So where do Aerosmith and Kiss rank? Well, Kiss doesn't even make…
I would also like to include Country Rock as a subcategory. Eagles are categorized as Soft Rock/Country Rock. Let's begin! I believe the Eagles are the greatest American rock group to date. Here is my reasoning. The album "Their Greatest Hits" is the 2nd best selling album of…
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I respect that the most sales of any American album has gone to the Eagles, however, a band cannot be judged on a single album. That would be like saying that Australia is the best international soccer team because it had the largest victory in the history of the international…
I accept your challenge. I would like to begin by stating the definition of greatest by either being the most skillful or most popular (As evident by total sales) against all other American rock bands. (For this scenario, I feel that Pop music should not be included in the…
488.
Wolves are better than vampires in the Twilight saga
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I think that the werewolfs from twilight (movies only) are better than the vampires. not just in who will win in a fight but everything about them. if you think not then please say why
yea
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2 - That's exactly what I was trying to say in my last post. Both have slight detriments when it comes to temperature, so neither is a clear winner. 3 - The title says "in both of their entirety's" entirety includes every single thing about them; I was just bringing up…
I'm glad to debate with someone willing to take it seriously. :) I'm new to the site too; I'm probably getting way too into this, but it's fun. :) 1 - We are talking about mythical beings here. Though the advantage of an aphrodisiac may not seem "fair" it is still a power they…
489.
Fortnite should be banned
For
Fortnight is a very violent game and i think it should be banned. It increases violent behaviour among youths and eventhough many people enjoy playing fortnight, It is very addicting and can have harmful effects on the player. Children who are easily addicted to this game are…
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And some people make their living from it
There was a little b it of voilent traps and guns but they are now gone
490.
The Simpsons is funnier than Family Guy
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By giving an analytical approach to the topic, it does not specifically name any time period of comparison. It merely states that one television show is more entertaining than the other. To consider a television show, one must look at the episodes that made it most famous and…
Family Guy steals from The Simpsons http://www.youtube.com... For this debate, I will consider the entirety of the Simpsons against the entirety of Family Guy. The newer Simpsons episodes are a raw attempt at extending the life of the magnificent series, so I will focus on…
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yes your first point is true... there is no time period. But what you must have misinterpreted is that that the old Simpson's weren't more entertaining than family guy. Yes they laid the pavement and all but they most certainly are not funnier or nearly as clever. I think the…
No disrespect to the simpsons but the CURRENT family guy is much better than the CURRENT simpsons. Yes it is true the simpsons helped lay the foundations but family guy built the house. I still strongly believe that the new family guys are much funnier than the old simpsons.…
491.
The X Factor is better than American Idol
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I believe that X Factor is better than American Idol for the following reasons: (1) The Production - The show puts on a much bigger production especially at the live shows instead of a singer just standing up and signing like American Idol contestants the X Factor get back up…
The following debate will be about whether the X factor USA Or American Idol is better. I will be arguing on the side of X Factor USA and my opponent on the side of American Idol. I wish my opponent good luck. Let the Debate Begin!
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THAT'S RIGHT YOU DUMB MOTHER FVCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vote for me.
SH!T FVCK A$$ D!CK R4PING V4GINAL MONKEY Y U NO DEBATE MOTHER FVCKER? nac
492.
Halo is better than Call of Duty
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Yeah I did not know about Spartan strike, and Spartan Assault But I did know about combat evolved anniversary I said that in round 4. But I only have Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo2, Halo3, Halo4,and Halo Reach. They are all combat shooters. Yet I still need to buy an…
There is Halo, Halo2, Halo3, Halo4, Halo Combat Evolved, Halo Reach, Halo3 ODST, and Halo5 The Guardians.
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Well, it was a good time debating.
You've forgotten about Spartan Strike, Spartan Assault, Combat Evolved Anniversary, and the Master Chief Edition Collection. I did not know about these ones before, and I had to look them up on the internet. You, however, did not know them.
493.
Five Nights at Freddy's is a mediocre game
For
However, there is something I would like to address before continuing:Con assumes I have full BoP, when in fact this isn't the case. He has a lot bigger BoP to fulfill, which is to prove FNAF is overly good or overly bad. He goes with overly good, and as such he should refute…
Opponent has decieded to prove the FNAF game is exceptionally good. Assuming this stance, I expect opponent shall refute from this standpoint. Keep in mind the huge BoP opponent has to fill.However, sadly, it seems opponent is simply listing things that I have already addressed…
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Pro Conclusion 1: The entire horror experience of FNAF is present in the jumpscares, which dissipate in value In light of the principle of desensitization I showed in round 3 in which every game will eventually diminish in value, even if the jumpscares in FNAF are the game's…
Taking into account Pro's arguments in Rounds 2 and 3, Pro's entire premise can be summed up as follows: 1) Although FNAF scares many first-time players, its ability to scare a player diminishes or becomes nonexistent as he or she progresses. Its jumpscares, the only valuable…
494.
Poker is primarily a game of skill
For
"Due to forced bets[1], it's not possible for a player to continue folding until they have what they perceive to be a suitable opportunity to bluff; they will eventually run out of money. The player is at the mercy of whether such opportunities are present - an element of…
"I assume it will go undisputed that, in a fair game (i.e. without corrupt dealers, fixed decks or card switching), a player's success with the cards is down to chance. That is, a player cannot know his or his opposition's cards in advance, nor influence their selection. He is…
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As my opponent has not contributed anything new to the debate, but has instead reworded his original points and continues to attempt distractions using averages - all things that I've already addressed - I'll just extend my arguments into this round. I'd like also to ask that…
"Chance has a limited effect on the outcome of the game due to the fact that each player has the same odds of having the best hand. Both players are at the mercy of their cards to the same extent, so skill plays the deciding factor in who will be a winner more often." I quote…
495.
Comedy is harder to perform than drama
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Well this debate was who is the best comedic actor not is jim carrey the best comedic actor
Okay well you didn't say who you think is the best comedic actor, but I'm assuming you are saying Adam Sandler and that was predictable. The thing about Adam Sandler is while he's funny he keeps turning out crappy movies. Now I liked happy Gilmore and Billy Madison, but Jack…
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Well you did say that you thought Jim Carrey was the best comedic actor, and I was proving to you and the audience that he in fact is not the best comedic actor. My argument stands that there cannot be a 'best comedic actor'. In my cases that I put forward I intended to…
I want to follow up by saying that im not specifying that Adam Sandler is the best, I dont think anyone can be the best however people can have personal favourite actors. What I am saying is that there are better comedic actors than Jim Carrey. Jim Carrey also has his horrible…
496.
Angels and Airwaves is a better band than +44
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I would like to start out by apologizing for this being such a short debate. I meant to make this a 3 round debate, with the first round being acceptance. That said, I won't really be able to respond to any of my opponents points, but he will be able to respond to mine.…
So me and HostileBelief have been chatting in a PM together, both discussing one of our favorite bands, Blink-182 and their musical talent. We decided it would be fun to do a debate oriented around them, and their bands.This debate specifically centers around their side…
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I accept your challenge
Hello Everyone and Welcome to the "Angels and Airwaves is a better band than 44" debate. To start off, I would like to thank my opponent for offering the oppertunity to debate with him even if it is only for two rounds including only one time to put arguments on the table. I do…
497.
Video games that objectify women should be banned
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This House would ban any large scale video game that contains scenes, which show or promote the objectification of women. I thank my opponent for taking part in this debate, and I also ask him/her to offer relevant information to the motion. I believe that any indie or AAA game…
Sorry for any confusion caused. I am new to this forum and I was unaware whether the format to the debates were different. I thank you for debating this with me. The impartial viewer would be entirely government funded, so that we could avoid any "foul play" through bribing…
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I accept the challenge and would like to define the parameters if pro agrees as this is a rather wide statement. "Unnecessary" is a very wide term and its interpretation is very much dependent on individual preferences. Instead of debating "unnecessary nudity" I suggest we…
I forfeit the last round.
498.
Open-world sandbox games are the most satisfying video games
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I wish everyone that was on the website was like you. You're nice and clear minded. Have a good time mate.
I agree. I just wanted another strong voice so I could argue it better, thanks! I have no way of defending my position.
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Great to hear. I believe all genres and types of games, as well as innovation on these themselves, are required for the future of gaming, as well as for those who enjoy them. Many open world games are a lot of fun, with the likes of GTA, Saints Row, Just Cause, The Elder…
Linear games are necessary to portray many stories. It could be just as enjoyable, if not more, than any sandbox, non-linear, open world or free-roam counterpart. Referring to the Half-Life, F.E.A.R, Call of Duty and Medal of Honor franchises. Integrating these stories into a…
499.
Game ratings should be stricter because kids can easily buy games like Mortal Kombat alone
For
your stupid. you have copies it cause i saw you multpile times! but you dont like do it to some one. you stand there a say stuff like "..and then ill punch in the face and hold them to the ground...." and then you saw like if i were ever to get attacked then do this and this…
umm YES you do imitate mortal Kombat all the time! you act like you can do those 'tricks' like in the game and i cracks me and pandora up all the time...but dont be embarrassed because your friends do it too....if the game rating says mature you definitely should not buy…
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I DO NOT!!!! WILL YOU LET IT GO ALREADY?!?!?!? If that is true, me or one of my friends would be dead, or severely injured. The only time I hurt myself was when I was riding a scooter down a hill and I decided that it would be a good idea to jump ofrf because it would be too…
1. I do not imitate Mortal Kombat! 2. I agree the ratings should be more strict, but we actually can't buy games like that from real stores. At thrift stores, maybe they don't. But in stores like Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, Gamestop, and others, they make you show them your ID…
500.
Professional wrestling is better than basketball
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Wrestling has been around for centuries as part of hand to hand combat training. It was also in the first Olympics and is forever changing to become more entertaining for people to watch as a sport. Anyone can learn to wrestle and be semi decent at it. Blind and disabled people…
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I shall await for my competitor to post his next argument in round 4. If he doesn't, i shall assume that he forfeits this debate.
Before I begin I will refute my opponents arguments "Anyone can learn to wrestle and be semi decent at it" Basketball can be viewed in a similar aspect as to wrestling because majority of first world countries have access to watch Basketball games. This familiarizes the viewer…

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