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  1. 901.

    Werewolves are better than vampires

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    • So far I agree with you what's said but im not sure about vampires using healing abillities and powers. This is what I have to say... Werewolf's only appear once a month during the full moon which is the downside but I would say in human form during the day they could trace…
    • Ok before I get started this is my first time doing this so im not sure if I got this all right and Im not really good at being argumental but im willing to try. Now the one im picking is werewolf's but vampire's are my favourite and I normally would choose them. So for now im…

    Against

    • While I'm obviously partial to the wolf, I eagerly agree to carry this burden: Vampires are better than Werewolves Opening Argument:The werewolf is the logical anti-vampire. Almost every lore ever conceived has poised the two as natural enemies. Yet, it is quite apparent that…
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  2. 902.

    Twenty One Pilots makes better music than Eminem

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    • I wake up fine and dandy but then by the time I find it handy, To rip my heart apart and start planning my crash landing, I go up, up, up, up, up to the ceiling, Then I feel my soul start leaving, like an old man's hair receding, I'm pleading please, oh please on my knees…
    • Thanks for excepting Am I the only one I know, Waging my wars behind my face and above my throat? Shadows will scream that I'm alone. I-I-I I've got a migraine and my pain will range from up, down, and sideways, Thank God it's Friday 'cause Fridays will always, Be better than…

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    • Yeah I know sometimes things may not always make sense to you right now But hey, what daddy always tell you? Straighten up little soldier Stiffen up that upper lip What you crying about? You got me. Hailie, I know you miss your mom, and I know you miss your dad When I'm gone…
    • Look, if you had, one shot, or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted. In one moment Would you capture it, or just let it slip? Yo His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti He's nervous, but on the…
  3. 903.

    Professional wrestling is more than just scripted fighting

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    • Lithobolos,... I probably should of titled this debate bettr...but clearly b/c of ur first statement you understood what i was getting at...This debate is about the unfair bias the media gives the WWE and other pro wrestling Companies. Now my first statement "Yes, it is fake…
    • WWE is more than just: "selling cheap story lines, shallow machismo and stereotyping" Every week the WWE wrestlers travel to different parts of the country and the world and put on a show...Yes, it is fake and worked but it takes a lot out of the wrestlers to go out there and…

    Against

    • "Yes, it is fake and worked but it takes a lot out of the wrestlers to go out there and throw there bodies around." I'm not saying that professional wrestling is not hard. I'm saying that the male soap opera that is WWE is a perversion of what professional wrestling can be.…
    • While looking at what pro wrestling is by definition one must come to the conclusion that it is wrestling that is "worked" or fake. But based on the debate starters post, it seems this debate is not really about that. The assertion is not "World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)…
  4. 904.

    The Dark Knight is better than The Dark Knight Rises

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    • Antichrist has failed to make a rebuttal by forfeiting the round.
    • Thanks for accepting, by better I mean better film making, better storyline, better ending, etc. All the factors that contribute to calling a movie "great." You suggested we include the method in which the movie was made, and a better representation of inner motive, we will…

    Against

    • I assume you will explain your version of the meaning of 'better' in round two... I think it should be based on not just the better storyline but better method of making the movie and representation of inner character motives as well.
  5. 905.

    Eminem's 1990s work was better than his recent work

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    • People will buy Eminem because he's Eminem. I liked it better when he made fun of people and came at 50 cent and other rappers. . http://www.youtube.com... . http://www.youtube.com... . http://www.youtube.com... . http://www.youtube.com...
    • Well Eminem changed for the worst. "Slim Shady" was iconic and his music made people laugh. Even Mockingbird and When I'm Gone are better then the sh!t he has out now.

    Against

    • thought we were in 90's people wont buy nonsense ....people are not fools there are lines and rhythm that still make people go crazy and more than before...that's versatility of an artist and he is good at it making room rap in mainstream music.humour was good but now you don't…
    • Calling him a joker,he is not in laughing business friend. he has evolved to laugh on himself...still kills his fellow mates. recovery was way better and he is 37 he just cant be the same young guys rapping about high school guys and girls. his verses are tight and and his…
  6. 906.

    Black Sabbath is the band that created heavy metal

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    • A shame. We both forfeited the last round. I request this debate be thrown out with no victor. I apologize for such a poor performance
    • Black Sabbath is usually credited with birthing the music Black Sabbath, that is something a lot of us can agree upon. Black Sabbath is given credit for it. This debate is about whether or not they are rightfully credited. What is heavy metal? To me, it's like blues that is…

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    • While Black Sabbath and the musicians that have played with them previously make up a large majority of the pioneers of heavy metal, to credit Black Sabbath as the group that created and birthed heavy metal would require someone to be oblivious to the musical timeline in…
    • The debate has been accepted.
  7. 907.

    Tyranids would beat the Zerg in a fight

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    • Counter-Adaptation: The Tyranids are a manifestation of the destructive ravenous unpredictability of nature in a universe that knows only war. The Tyranids are extragalactic beings that have more than likely consumed countless galaxies before the milky way, their ships are…
    • Be it in space or on land, the Great Devourer is a formidable, if not nigh impossible, opponent for any faction in the multiple fictional universes that exist. In the case of the Zerg, the Tyranids are the true superior force. Where the Zerg seek to be genetically perfect, the…

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    • I'm going to go over a few reasons why the Zerg would win. Adaptation: The Zerg are genetically modified organisms. Given the thousands of climates that they have seen and conquered, there can be no doubt as to there capabilities. The Tyranid can emphasize a certain trait, but…
    • I'm accepting this. Keep in mind, I am far more familiar with Zerg than I am with the Tyranids. I will familiarize myself with them after this has been posted. :)
  8. 908.

    Zombie video games should stop being made

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    • REVIEWING THE DEBATE: I. Con's arguments: 1) Scenario Con said here that you can still come up with original scenario's here and still make a good game. His example for originality was "walking dead" (the show!). I have countered that by saying two things: A. pretty much every…
    • I don't know how to change formats... PRO'S CASE 1) scenario. Pro agrees that the scenario has become quite repetetive. However, he uses "walking dead" as an example for games that vary from the original. I think he means "WD: survival instinct" here and not "the walking dead".…

    Against

    • Alright, closing arguments. Best of luck. My Arguments: Scenario: I was, in fact, talking about the tv show (not a video game). While this has no bearing on a currently released video game, it does prove that interesting stories can still be written with the topic. Video games…
    • I hope you don't mind if I borrow your format for the entries. It's rather tidier than mine. Reinforcement: While the zombie scenario may not be totally original, there are many stories that could be conjured up, and really rather easily. I do agree that the stereotypical…
  9. 909.

    Humans would defeat zombies in a global pandemic

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    • thank you for accepting I like to start with a def Zombie, from http://dictionary.reference.com...... "the body of a dead person given the semblance of life, but mute and will-less," A zombie is nothing more than dead flesh, and there is only one thing on a zombies mind "food…
    • I believe that in a global pandemic, humans would win against zombies. The goal for the zombies: The zombies have to infect every human on earth. The goal for the humans: To annihilate all zombies in the pandemic.

    Against

    • I would like to start off by talking about how my opponent's case is based mainly on what he calls "Hollywood hype" and hypocritically says that any attacks I would bring up will be based on "Hollywood Hype." My opponent says that extreme weather will kill off zombies and any…
    • I acccept the debate round
  10. 910.

    Captain America is better than Iron Man

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    • Steve Rogers: Big man in a suit of armour. Take that off, what are you? Tony Stark: Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist. Steve Rogers: I know guys with none of that worth ten of you. I've seen the footage. The only thing you really fight for is yourself. You're not the…
    • Captain America was given this opportunity, because he has the heart to serve his country . Other than Iron Man, who only cares about himself and women. He has olympic level athleticism,and peak human physiological conditioning,master martial art agility, wields vibranium steel…

    Against

    • If you think it's unheroic to find a smart way to win, instead of risking your life every 5 minutes , then you're severely crazy. The only reason Captain America is even still alive is because that's the way the script plays him out to be. As for Iron Man "just being a…
    • Take away the serum and you may get humbleness, but thats not enough to fend for himself against opponents. At least iron man has some muscle in his body and can hold himself up in a fight. Iron man was also willing to risk his life in the avengers for the better sake of the…
  11. 911.

    Most modern children's cartoon characters have unnecessarily annoying voices

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    • "but Family guy and the Simpsons have weird voices, did you know that Bart Simpson is a lady do you think she's talking in her normal voice?" I did know that, actually. I fail to see how this is "annoying". In fact the actor to which you are referring, Nancy Cartwright, also…
    • "weird" is a vast understatement. "do you think kids would like to listen to cartoons if they didn't sound weird?" Look, listen sir, I am afraid you are getting off topic, let's discuss what REALLY matters, not what "kids would like", what I, HARLAN, LIKE. That is the important…

    Against

    • I think that you can be funny and have an annoying voice. Thats just another reason to laugh at it cause they have weird voices, only you think that the voices are annoying. If you really think they have annoying voices why do you watch it?
    • Listen I don't know why you think so highly of yourself, but Family guy and the Simpsons have weird voices, did you know that Bart Simpson is a lady do you think she's talking in her normal voice?
  12. 912.

    Pop music deserves the same respect as other genres

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    • 1. Yes I do know that combining definitions of two words does not need to make it the definition of two words combined but they can get a definition like that. Now your examples were good and true but it does not need to apply it to everything. Now, we do not have a definition…
    • I personally do not like most of modern age mainstream pop music but i do still believe it is music. An objective definition of pop music is not really stated anywhere so I will show the most popular and the best definitions of it. The free dictionary by Farlex states, 1st…

    Against

    • My semantic argument from round 3 stands. Additionally, I believe my points are valid. Burden of proof is currently on pro, so I claim victory.
    • My arguments are to be extended onto this round.
  13. 913.

    Video games have had an overall positive impact on society

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    • All arguments extended. *sigh*
    • All arguments extended. This is the third time that this has happened.

    Against

    • As the nagative case to this debate my job is to prove the case of my opponet wrong. I have one contention that so far out ways all of my opponents, and I hope you will agree. Contention: In most cases where they are deciding whether something is good or bad for society is by…
    • I believe that video games have had a direct negative impact on our society. First of all, video games have taken the replacement of outdoor activities. Yes, I do understand that there is physical labor in the playing of video games, but outdoor exercise has a more positive…
  14. 914.

    DC Comics is better than Marvel Comics

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    • In conclusion, I would just like to state that DC Comics has stood the test of time, and has revolutionized comics with a mixture of brilliant older franchises and innovative new additions. Such divisions as Vertigo, Cliffhanger, and MAD Magazine only sweeten the package.…
    • Now, now. You don't believe everything you read in the paper, do you? "Better" does not equal "more succesful." Due to the fact that it is the Google Financier, (hint hint "Financier") I don't think that they're actually judging them based on QUALITY of comics, more than the…

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    • Look! Up at that building in New York City! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's the comic empire DC Comics! The world's #2 comic book publisher (behind longtime nemesis Marvel) - Google Finance I rest my case.
  15. 915.

    Role-playing games are the best video game genre

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    • Rpgs are the best kinds of games.
    • By playing online you are running the risk of these travesties,But its not the fault of the game but the player for giving away this information they should use logic to know how to protect themselves.You wouldn't give a complete stranger all your information in real life.

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    • ik my opponent will lose this because even if my opponent has better arguments im in the ABM group and they would vote for me so dont mess with us
    • some rpg games can lead to death bye talking to people online and giving away personal information
  16. 916.

    PC gaming is superior to next-gen console gaming

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    • Extend all arguments. Con did not bring up any contentions at this point. Vote Pro if you have been convinced by my arguments. Otherwise don't vote at all.
    • That is not an argument.1. PC Gaming & Online PlayThe PC gaming does not require annual or monthly payments for playing online. If someone has the Internet on their computer, they can play multiplayer on their games without any extra payments. 2. PC Gaming & FeaturesPC games…

    Against

    • Vote for me or ur mum
    • Argument 1: bee and I'm defensively the end And while the Barbie
  17. 917.

    Sword Art Online is a good show

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    • Well that's sad, my opponent has left the site.I shall continue anyway.Overall enjoymentAs far as I am concerned the show was excellent in providing entertainment. There is action, romance, and rivalries. As of fulfilling its goal of attracting the intended audience members,…
    • Well that's disappointing. I'm sure Con had perfectly good reasons on why she forfeited so I ask voters to disregard it if they would.This is also is a biased topic but oh well.Overall art and animations.The overall art and animations of SAO were decent. I have seen better work…

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    • For the sake of time conservation, my argument will be much broader compared to Pro's. My evaluation will be based on SAO's performance overall, so excuse my failure to point out specific cases. A few may be supplied for the sake of extended support for my claims, but…
    • Alright so I'll be using Round 1 to explain the finer points in which we will be debating. Each round will consist of a different aspect in which the anime will be graded. As one would assume, for every round Pro shall be focused on explaining the Pros of each aspect, and vice…
  18. 918.

    Chess has a theoretically ideal opening move

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    • Introduction:I will build up my case through a series of theorems ending with a proof of the resolution. I will do my best to make it clear and easy to follow.Theorem 1: Chess is a finite game.Definition 1: Board StateA board state is an ordered 64-tuple set giving the…
    • Resolved: There is an ideal opening move in chess. Chess is this game: . http://en.wikipedia.org...An opening move is the first move made by either Black or White. A move is considered "ideal" if it enables the player to guarantee a tie or a win. Obvious examples of "ideal"…

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    • There are a finitely limited number of positions in Chess = AgreedThere are finitely many turns in Chess = AgreedThere are only finitely many possible turns in chess. = Which is 1500 but many games end before then. AgreedThe game of chess is finite = Turn wise,…
    • On the other hand My little brother has whipped my a** at chess and I have tried every chess move in the book and still cannot win so I will be arguing that there is no move that gurantees a tie or a win either. Other than that,
  19. 919.

    Superman is the most powerful comic book superhero

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    • ahh its good to back at my desk:Summary:Superman is the most powerful super being who will always be a super hero:We know that superman is one of the most powerful characters in comics, however my opponent hasn't provided anyone who is more powerful then him, The examples I…
    • 1) Its important to differentiate the two, Deadpool while powerful, is not driven by a positive moral coumpass. 2) Aquaman destroying all human civilization because he is manipulated is not heroic, Aquaman is manipulated and loses his hand because his mobility is below that of…

    Against

    • Oh my god this is ridiculous , you have went off the track of the debate, GET OFF THE MORAL COMPASS ALREADY. I originally stated that Superman is not the most powerful Superhero in comics and movies, and could be beaten by others. Now your gonna tell me since Superman has the…
    • Here I thought you had a valid argument.1. You played with my words really trying to use the word superhero and mess with it when I originally just put that in their because that's what they are called. 2. No matter the casualties Aquaman is still a superhero because with war…
  20. 920.

    Kirk Hammett is a better guitarist than Angus Young

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    • Hammet can play faster and can solo better. Young can't play as intensely.

    Against

    • The pwner has officially been pwned. Please extend my arguments like a prom queen's hair.
    • Extend my arguments ad infinitum and enjoy the power of in-your-f*cking-face rock.Observe a flaw of DDO: the more YouTube videos posted, the farther down the screen the debater's icon travels.http://www.youtube.com...http://www.youtube.com...http://www.youtube.com...
  21. 921.

    Parents should restrict children's video game use

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    • You said parents can stop this but how can you be sure that they have the time to do this, if they did have the time to do this why do you think there are minors doing drugs. and most of the parents don't know about it. The kid chooses a game not according to his likes alone it…
    • I believe video games must be restricted by the parents to a certain extent, I am not saying completely it is true that kids come home stressed out after school, But one thing we have to keep in mind is that the video games the kids play influences them a lot. It can sometimes…

    Against

    • Should kids be restricted from playing video games? I believe that kids should be allowed to play video games for the following reasons; they relief stress, they are very fun, and they are educational. -Relieves stress -students come home after school stressed out -playing…
    • Good point. I think you got me. It was nice debating with you! (how do i forfeit) -.-
  22. 922.

    Winnie the Pooh is a better children's film than Up

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    • I understand you perfectly on the knowledge part, but I still don't come to see why a movie can't just be enjoyed. Yes, children definitely need to learn, but that doesn't mean that they don't need to relax from time to time. Also, they could tone it down in the movie Up now…
    • Yes, as you have said that things were revolving around light and happy tales, but isn't that what childhood should be? I know, when I was little, I always wanted to know situations that people older than me were facing, but I think that I was protected from that for my best…

    Against

    • To close my statements, I would like to add a final few notes. To begin, to say Winnie the Pooh is a better movie would imply it to trump Up in all categories, so I'll finally have to play the time card. Between then and now, there has been leaps and bounds in technology,…
    • Allow me to quote you '...but kids aren't responsible for that on their shoulders when they should be enjoying a life without jobs, taxes, and such as long as they can' Escaping responsibility is not averting it. One must learn of the world through both light and dark. A movie…
  23. 923.

    Video games have value in modern society

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    • Many people believe that video games have no use for the people who play them. I do not believe this, and will debate someone who does. The first round will be for acceptance.May the best arguments win!
    • I will extend all my arguments.

    Against

    • It really depends on how you use them and what kind of games you play. Unfortunately, popular games today are usually about wars and destruction which has little moral values to teach. Instead, it affects people, especially youngsters, in a bad way. It usually wastes time,…
  24. 924.

    Chart success and view counts do not measure artistic quality

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    • I argue that Chart positions or YouTube views do not represent how good an artist is. The idea that one artist is better than another because he or she is more popular is absurd. Music is a form of art and is purely subjective. Therefore the quality of an artist cannot be…
    • I regretfully, through my own fault, missed the deadline for the previous argument. Please do not take my negligence as a sign of disrespect or or surrender. 1. First I would like to argue that the idea that one artist is superior to another is simply a matter of taste.…

    Against

    • Very well, you forfeit. I'm just going to add this statement to hurry it along to the voting period. If you do not respond for round three, I'm calling that a win my way. I would have continued the debate, so forfeit = my win, as I did not give up.
    • First off, thank you for starting the argument. This will be a really good one to go for, one that's difficult but not impossible. Definition for "represent"- allege; claim. This is the definition on Google that worked best in the context. Does it represent it? Following this…
  25. 925.

    Avatar is an amazing film

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    • I sincerely apologize for missing the last round - and Con has been accommodating enough to allow me to post my arguments in the comment section. With that said, let's wrap this debate up. 1. Ratings CGI can definitely boost a movie's rating, because above all else, a movie is…
    • I thank Con for this opportunity. To any readers - make sure you have either seen Avatar or don't plan to; there will be major spoilers below. I'll begin by laying out my burden. I must either: A) Provide positive aspects of the film that outweigh the presented negatives. ~or~…

    Against

    • 1. Pro hasn't commented on the fact that the computer generated graphics boost the films rating. I ask the voter to consider whether he/she would go see avatar if it had very poor graphics. I would expect it would ruin the experience of the movie. My point is that you would not…
    • Rebuttle to pro's arguments- Responding to 1- Although box office can be a good indicator of a good movie, it does not necessarily mean the movie is good. For example, Ice age dawn of the dinosaurs received a box office of $887,773,705 but rotten tomatoes gives it a 45%. Also…
  26. 926.

    Adding sprint to Halo was the right decision

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    • I don't see any conflict. I'm arguing that the addition of sprint was the right move by the developers, I then said the contender should argue that it was the wrong move by the developers. By right/wrong I mean what the developer should/shouldn't do. I want the contender to…
    • Contender should argue that the addition of sprint to Halo was the wrong move by the developers.

    Against

    • Since your opening statement in already conflicting your title, I must ask are you arguing for the addition of sprinting or against the addition of sprinting in the Halo series? Please clarify and we shall begin?
    • In spite of a rather non-progressive opinion, I believe I made some rather noteworthy statements. Overall, my opponent only made one decent point regarding the 11% statistic. I offered my rebuttal to that point and made several other points of my own. It appears that we met in…
  27. 927.

    Bohemian Rhapsody is overrated

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    • 1)Con has made arugement that because said song is popular, it is not garbage. This is bullpoop, popularity is not based on quality of song it is based on marketablity and chance. Justin Bieber is widely played because many people like it. Nuff said'. There are plenty of bands…
    • 1)This is the only song that I can not tolerate under any means. First of all, this is the song so called "music lovers" claim to like even it is impossible to escape the song, it's everywhere. It's on the radio, at school dances, even tv ads. Therefore, the so called "music…

    Against

    • Extend my arguments./debate
    • 1) I did not say that the song was necessarily good because people liked it, I said that if it was prententious it is unlikely that it would have much popular appeal. Furthermore, any claims that Pro makes about the quality of the song based on people's reactions are rebutted…
  28. 928.

    Percy Jackson is better than Harry Potter

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    • Yes this is quite a lame topic but i beg to differ. I argue that PJ is better than HP story-wise and character-wise. Percy J has a better story line. It is not confusing neither is it serious. Its funny too and it is NOT boring.

    Against

    • Awh. I was hoping someone would actually argue this! Lame.Oh well. Vote me.
    • I think I may have posted too much and scared him off.My bad.
  29. 929.

    Metal music is better than classical music

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    • The topic of this debate is "Metal music is better than classical music." I would like to start off with some definitions for clarification. "Metal music" will be defined, in this discussion, exclusively as Japanese metal (because it's the type I listen to :P). This includes…

    Against

    • Classical music is better because it is purer. Metal is a hybrid genre of other styles, but classical music practically birthed all other music. In classical music more attention was placed upon the actual music itself. It was the notes themselves that told the story, as…
    • Default win for me?
  30. 930.

    U2 is the greatest band of all time

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    • Now, I know what you may be thinking. "Is this even debatable? " Well, no. The fact that U2 is the best band in the world is not an opinion, but pure and unadulterated truth. Surely there is no other band in the world that even comes close to U2's musical prowess, songwriting…
    • I will now attack my opponent's laughably inadequate case and rebuild mine. My opponent's points: "1. Roger Waters the lead Lyricist of Pink Floyd is a superior composter than anyone of U2. This is not just my mere opinion, Pink Floyds the Dark Side of The Moon is known for its…

    Against

    • It seems my opponent has dropped all arguements. So Vote Con!!!
    • . http://www.youtube.com...http://www.youtube.com... "And finally, saying that one album is better than another based on album sales is a weak argument" Not truly so, my opponent claims that albums sales are based on a bunch of mind altered sheep who have no real sense of what…
  31. 931.

    Violent video games cause aggression in players

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    • I would like to remind you that the proposition is "violent videos games lead to aggression in individuals" not "Violent video games lead to violent acts." 1. Yes, I have proved that violent video games invokes physiological responses, such as AGGRESSION. 2. Saying that…
    • I would like to include that I am not suggesting a correlation between video games and violent acts, such as murder. The supporting and dissenting evidence, regarding this subject, is lacking, so I will not make such an empty claim. Repeated and long terms exposure exposure to…

    Against

    • ". .. The positive association between violent video games and aggressive personality is consistent with a developmental model in which extensive exposure to violent video games (and other violent media) contributes to the creation of an aggressive personality. " -This is the…
    • "I would like to include that I am not suggesting a correlation between video games and violent acts, such as murder. The supporting and dissenting evidence, regarding this subject, is lacking, so I will not make such an empty claim. " -So let me get this straight. You say you…
  32. 932.

    Film and TV portray mental health in unhealthy ways

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    • Theoretically, If mental health was depicted the right way in media, It could be beneficial. However, As I have pointed out, It very rarely is. TV writers are not mental health experts. The benefits of a mental illness being depicted on TV are cancelled out by the…
    • The question is not whether the depiction of mental illness in media can be helpful, Rather it is whether it currently is. While there may be a beneficial way for TV to introduce people to menral health disorders, Currently most TV shows give such an inaccurate depiction that…

    Against

    • The question of mental health portrayal in the media being in the media is absolutely part of the question because on multiple occasions you have stated it is shown in a dangerous mannor therefore implying that should it be implemented how you see as 'right' that there would…
    • Monk depicted OCD as a problem that can be dealt with, And while it benefited him didn't in some way, Sherlock the most iconic detective in fiction didn't benefit from drugs etc. They may not benefit everyone in the same way but they do show that it is something they can live…
  33. 933.

    Slumdog Millionaire portrays poverty and affluence well

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    • The way in which Slumdog Millionaire has brought the issue of global poverty into the spotlight exposing our collective squeamishness with having images of it thrown in our face by a film. Since India has advanced to become a global power, all things Western, especially Western…
    • Slumdog Millionaire showed glimpses of the affluence in India by displaying the gangster's rich house and the expensive TV, studio, et cetera. As India rises out above its poverty, so do the poor. When Salim casts his hand across the soaring skyline of modern Mumbai, he can say…

    Against

    • I am unable to understand your last post at all. It appears to be totally disconnected to your earlier posts or my objections. For example what do you mean by: "Slumdog" is used as the latest example of attacks on Western ideas or symbols of Western culture. " Also what is the…
    • You have said: By telling the story of Mumbai from a low-class point of view, the viewers are taken to the extremes of emotions from hopelessness to redemption. A message of movie is that intelligence and love is not the exclusive privilege of only the wealthy and educated. The…
  34. 934.

    Nolan's Batman trilogy vindicates conservative political values

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    • The thesis undertaken by Pro will be to show that Nolan's Batman trilogy is best interpreted as a defense/justification of modern conservatism. Con's burden will be to deconstruct/refute Pro's case with the added option of defending an opposing interpretation.Christopher Nolan…
    • Con didn't actually post a rebuttal or defend his own case. There's more at work in Nolan's trilogy than just Batman following his own justice system as I showed in my R2 case (which Con never responded to). I think now this is my third trolled debate from Rationalmadman.

    Against

    • I think it's more to do with personal justice systems being superior to governmental ones. So quite apart from the philosophy of conservatism.Anyway go ahead, please don't use too many sources... It's sort of irritating for me.
    • This was neither trolled nor uncontested. Your entire case falls apart when the very core values of the Batman trilogy: Following one's own personal emotionally driven sense of justice regardless of what the government think Going against what the police would approve of in a…
  35. 935.

    Jeremy Renner is a better actor than Michael Fassbender

    For

    • Jeremy Renner and Michael Fassbender are both rising stars. They both kind of came out of no where. I like them both, I loved David from Prometheus and Magneto, but I loved Hawkeye better, and Renner's character in Mission Impossible.
    • Jeremy Renner has landed a couple of leading roles.

    Against

    • Pro has made no arguments, yet he has BoP. Everyone reading this, please tune in to the exciting debate where I attempt to ban HarveyJason.
    • I think this proves my opponent is a troll.
  36. 936.

    Video games are the main cause of teen violence

    For

    • Indeed.
    • Well, thank you for conceding con. Maybe we can eventually have a legit debate sometime.

    Against

    • Indeed. Stay in touch?
    • Due to the fact that con accidentally entered this. I withdraw my part in this debate. I still disagree with the statement that video games are the sole purpose for people killing others. I also have a killer migraine and can no longer partake in debates tonight. I apologize…
  37. 937.

    Violent video games cause real-world violence

    For

    • I see your point, even though people don't go out and copy what they do in Call of Duty. Online gaming when not played responsibility does damage the player especially if he/she is young. Just like alcohol and other addictive substances, online video gaming when not played…
    • . Since your argument is that video games caused NO violence it is easy to prove you wrong. Most of gaming today is online, and alot of yelling, remote bashing, and violent actions occur when certain people play them. Ever hear of the term swatting? It's when one gamer calls…

    Against

    • What I meant by "violence" was children or adults who play video games becoming murderers, there is definitely violence when it comes to swatting but that it not the type I was referring to. I meant like people who play Call of Duty going out and reenacting what they just did…
    • Video games do not cause children or any players to be violent, this is a myth. There are tons of studies that argue the case that video games are detrimental to our society but these studies only see and argue for one side of the spectrum.
  38. 938.

    Pixar films are better than DreamWorks films

    For

    • Pixar is better than Dreamworks.

    Against

    • Sorry to all who wanted to see a good debate. I hope that all of you read this well and please vote for me.
    • I see how it is
  39. 939.

    Children's TV shows go too far

    For

    • the reason i have compared south park to children shows is to show it's much of the same thing. My opponent has said that it is not a children show but even though much of the younger generation watches it My daughter goes to school were 5th graders watch that show. for thats…
    • Kid shows go way over the limit. As though im a huge south park fan I feel it can lead to harm or discomfort of it's viewers. Not only that but child shows are being to be just as bad. for example: South Park: cartman always make some stupid comment about kyle being Jewish or…

    Against

    • My opponent forfeited. She repeated the last round and gave little support for her position. I see no need for a long conclusion. The resolution was not upheld. I showed South Park was not a kid's show and the other shows are simply addressing matters relevant to the age group.
    • So what? This debate is about kid's shows not South Park. Since you agree South Park is not a kid's show, it is outside the scope of this debate. That's so Raven: What was so wrong with this particular show? The star was denied a job because of her race but the show did not…
  40. 940.

    Television is a bad influence on society

    For

    • Thank you for joining this debate, First I will state a couple of my points and save the rest for later. TV is bad and gives children lots of problems POINT SUPPORT- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV at all for children under the age of 2, and for older…
    • First I will rebutt my opponents points and then move on to my own. Just because people turn on televisions doesn't mean that they aren't a bad influence. Even though as you and I know that TV's don't turn themselves on that doesn't excuse them from being a bad influence.…

    Against

    • Alright, before I begin refuting my opponent's arguments, I must state that television sets do not turn themselves on, people do. With that said, I will explain that later and will continue with my opponent's arguments. 1. -Various studies have linked greater amounts of…
    • Still my oponent did not define bad influence as negative, thus all of his evidence he just posted helps my case, why because every def, he posted, he did not leave a site source. Here is a example "Bad- not functioning properly: not functioning properly because of a fault-bad…
  41. 941.

    The violin is more difficult to play than the cello

    For

    • In today's society, many of us are familiar with what the violin looks and sounds like. Not only is it one of the most commonly played instruments in the world but it is also one of the cheapest. Therefore, when one is competing for a 'chair' in an orchestra/symphony, it should…
    • I will be arguing that violin is more difficult than cello .

    Against

    • Constructive Case:C1: Inherent difficulty in regards to spatial navigation:The finger board of the cello is much larger than the fingerboard of the violin, thus it is harder to navigate.Shifting jumps on the cello, since they are naturally larger, leave more room for error,…
    • Thanks for the debate :).I am a violinist and violist, but will be arguing that the cello is more difficult, good luck.
  42. 942.

    Xbox is a better console than PlayStation

    For

    • Xbox is Better because the mother bored is way more advance than the Ps4 in many ways like it is fast in fps it's HD 4k and blue ray but the xbox just does it better and the gold in xbox is way bettre than ps4 plus beacuse first of all in gold you get free games and in ps4 plus…
    • I think Xbox are better than ps4 because it is more in the future than the ps4

    Against

    • Okay
    • If you mean by CPU, GPU. Xbox One X only beat Ps4 by 0. 2 GHz. Xbox does have I find it really difficult if you find a noticeable different since the fps I don't think would even by an extreme frames per second. From the second source it is not about how much GHz you have it is…
  43. 943.

    The ending of Death Note was poorly handled

    For

    • Before starting, I will clarify that arguing that bad is "opinion." Nevertheless, I have a means of dealing with such an argument, but the true intent of this debate will be long gone if that is what this debate ends up pulling towards. Also note that this debate will contain…
    • Yes, indeed. Boo Ohba. Had he tried, we could have had a good ending to what had the potential to be a great series. Nonetheless though, he makes the most foolish mistake in ending the series. Light becomes a complete imbecile and loses against a wannabe version of "L." There…

    Against

    • The movie ending was much better, I agree. That ending kind of works with neither side winning. I still love Death Note, though. Crap ending aside :P
    • The more I think about this, the more I am convinced that Ohba just got lazy and was sick of the entire thing as well. Although traditionally one continues to debate regardless of personal feelings to the contrary, I cannot continue to make a case for something my heart is only…
  44. 944.

    Kirk Hammett is a below-average guitarist

    For

    • I must say that my opponent's rebuttal has changed my views on technical guitar playing against playing with soul and emotion and has effectively made me appreciate Metallica as much as I did before I started playing guitar. However, this is a debate and I might as well…
    • I state my gratitude for my opponent's appreciation of this topic. While yes Kirk Hammett has in fact present some versatility with his guitar playing, he has not presented versatility as great as guitarists like John Pettrucci from Dream Theater who ranges from power metal to…

    Against

    • Hi Pro. I'm really glad that you shifted focus from technical skill to a degree. You will do it more in the future. Thats what guitarists with more experience do. Skill is fun but that's all it is. It should only a goal as long as the music you hear in your head is way…
    • I already told you that if someone is better that does not make you bad. Petrucci is not as versatile as Guthrie Govan. There is not way. Govan can literally play anything ever written for guitar by anyone. So Petrucci is bad because of this ? Also Petrucci had academic…
  45. 945.

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

    For

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

    Against

    • Thanks, and good luck to you! I'll get the hang of things eventually, I'm sure :) I don't think children should have a hard time translating what they read into visual (in other words imagining). The imagination of child is an amazing and powerful thing, but it needs to be…
    • Disclaimer: This is my first debate (on this website). I did a formal debate once at school, so I am aware that there are certain rules/etiquette, but otherwise I'm pretty clueless about how to go about this or how best to use this website. Anyway here goes... It saddens me…
  46. 946.

    Call of Duty has declined in quality

    For

    • Call of Duty was once a great fun and simple game but now is nothing special no more 30 million copies sold game. I believe cod is gone because of the youtubers promoting it and money.
    • The youtubers for example Ali-a will tell you to buy cod and mislead the call of duty community. I will tell you the reason cod isn't thriving is lag, hit detection, and microtransactions. Which is not included in the videos of most Reviews of cod misleading the average…

    Against

    • We assume the burden of proof is on Pro to show how Cod (or Call of Duty) is not good and how it once was good (as infered from the resolution). I assume my opponent's first round was his opening statement, not an actual argument. I therefore await my opponent's opening…
    • Thank you for your reply, Pro.Pro's final argument seems to attack the Cod fandom and the community more than the game itself, which is what I thought we were originally talking about. Pro mentions 3 things that we might say are bad (that directly relate to the game): lag, hit…
  47. 947.

    Music that glorifies violence against women should be banned

    For

    • It would be easy to apply restrictions on music.
    • This type of music is degrading to everyone, not just women.

    Against

    • To ban music that encourages violence against women would be done with the intention of protecting women; if it is necessary to paint them as the victims of violence that they are, that is a small price to pay. Furthermore, bans on child pornography would
    • It would be highly impractical to ban this music glorifying violence.
  48. 948.

    Modern country music requires less musical talent than other genres

    For

    • All you have to do to write a country song is find a couple words that rhyme then put em on the end of sentences and make the subject about the dumbest thing possible and boom ur gonna be ripping instrumentals out of real music in no time. The composition level is dimwit…
    • If there's any music that I could choose to get rid of, country music would take the cake. It is a genre that any poor fool with no talent can be apart of. It is an entire collaboration of simple minded lyrical structure, cliche personalities, and idiots...lots of idiots. I've…

    Against

    • My opponent fail to make any reasonable points. P.S. be sure to get Dr. Dipstick Mcdumbass' new cd when it drops next month.
    • Country music is no worse than many other genres of music.
  49. 949.

    Nintendo is a better gaming company than Sony

    For

    • Actually I disagreed to all your arguments as they are faulty. No body wants a PS3 because there is nothing good about it gaming wise. Yes Sony has made good appliances like TVs, CD players, etc. But when it comes to gaming they can't make anything good! You shouldn't declare…
    • "NINTENDO SUCKS!!!" What kind of an opening sentence is that? What are you 10? Yeah Sony, as a gaming company has only been around sense what the late 90's? Yeah Nintendo has been around sense the mid-80's. Yes Sony is good when it comes to general aplliances but when it comes…

    Against

    • first of all sony hasn't been around as long as nintendo and they still have 4 consoles that each sold he best of the year PS1- Created a new way of gaming PS2- is still selling better than a WII or and nintendo console even though its about 4 years old PSP- Created a new…
    • you agreed to all my arguments so ill just extebd. nintendo has created Dk and blah blah but Sony has made Madden, one of the best games in the world which sold more copies than any of the nintendo games. And this along with my other arguments show that I win
  50. 950.

    Nintendo is in long-term decline

    For

    • I was a nintendo fan all my life and I am sad to say that my faith is starting to be shaken. All nintendo games today are all mario, pokemon(I have nothing wrong with), and old zelda reboots (they recently starting to do this, and im happy with that). Nintendo releases a new…

    Against

    • My opponent has forfeited the round. Please extend all my arguments.
    • I should preface my argument by admitting that I am not a hard-core Nintendo fan. I do have some experience with the company and the games, and I do find great enjoyment in them. Now, then, let us begin. I will post the links for all my sources. My opponent labels the debate as…

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