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51.
Sequels are generally not as good as originals
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Lots of movies with sequels are good. For example, Narnia had a great sequel, the second one may not have been good, but the first and third were great. Some sequels help give ground to the original story's plot. Sometimes it gives backgrounds that helps you understand the…
It is true that most movies/sequels are from books or comics, but more times than most the movie is just as good if not better than the book. Lots of people like the visual of the movie from the book. So the sequels like Harry Potter, Avengers, other Marvel movies, Divergent,…
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Sequel are personally bad in my opinion as it is an offence to the original work and talent of the previous movie, the pure art and dedication involved in the first movie is spoiled by having a sequel
Actually the sequel you are stating are not really sequel as it is extracted from the same comic book and they only had to divide the book into different parts to make more movies and more cash. A real sequel would be, jaws which as critics say was a total disaster with a poor…
52.
GIF is correctly pronounced jif
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p.s. stfu anne i know what i'm talking about ok stop trying to disrespect steve wilhite 01111001 01101111 01110101 00100111 01110010 01100101 00100000 01110111 01110010 01101111 01101110 01100111 00100001 https://www.browserling.com...
According to the english diction, if an 'e' 'i' or 'y' follows the letter 'g', the pronunciation 'g' is a soft-g sound as in 'giraffe'. Last I checked, the 'i' in 'GIF' follows the 'g', therefore, GIF is pronounced like jif.
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Hello once again. steve wilhite Is a lizard in disguise and we can trust nothing he says. Therefore the opposite of what he says is the correct answer. Therefore it is GIF and not the completely ridiculous and lizard-human-loving JIF. My work here is done. Thank you for your…
Hello again I'd first like to point out that your argument is flawed. You can't prove that giraffes exist. Therefore the Pronunciation is irrelevant. Let me ask you to picture this- someone sends you a little picture on your technical device. What do u think? You think "this is…
53.
Heavy metal music should not be limited to goth and punk fans
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Judging anyone for any reason, right or wrong is protected speech, and even though it "mite" be a path to getting beat up, most adults do not beat each other up over what type of music they listen to. Adults typically beat each other up because they are too drunk or caught the…
I'm not sure how anyone can make a strong argument about this either way after more than one round, but here she goes! You see, heavy metal rock was founded on the basis that only goth and punk people could listen to it. The holy and almighty god of rock hereby forth proclaimed…
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so this as you see its just that you shouldnt judge people whether your a jock punk gothic etc. because if you judge somebody for what they are you mite get beat up or something
well punk music does have the word punk in it wich dosent mean you have to be be punk to understand heavy metal rock music. so you see that you dont have to be punk or goth to listen to heavy metal rock music
54.
Video games can be beneficial for young people
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Ignoring the semantics, My adversary is trying to twist the meaning of a word in order to garnish and advantage. He is also misinterpreting his own source. If you follow his own source, we would find that resolution in fact coverts too Video games can truthfully/factually…
they can be
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Let's do this. You assume the burden of proof by making the positive claim. I know that you have a powerful rebuttal waiting even though your first round makes it appear as though you don't. You'll just appeal to logical possibility. I'd like to make this debate somewhat…
The burden of proof is entirely on my opponent to uphold the resolution. If he can't do this without reasonable doubt, the debate goes to me.My opponent still wants you to believe that I'm playing semantics. I'll refer back to the resolution.Full resolution: "Video games can…
55.
Better Call Saul is better than Breaking Bad
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I believe that Better Call Saul is better than its predecessor, Breaking Bad, due to the far more complex character driven narrative. While Walter White will forever remain iconic, Jimmy McGill's trajectory is far less black and white than Walter's was. Walter was evil; no one…
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Okay
:) no reply?
56.
Asteroids is a better video game than Space Invaders
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Okay, when I talk about better, I'm talking about overall better in three categories: Graphics, Difficulty, and Fun Value. Asteroids is much better because of it's simple graphics and ever growing difficulty, as well as it's ability to make the player focus almost solely on the…
Wow... Your good... "I'm not suire but, don't most gamers like BETTER graphics?" You would think, but at least some gamers(myself included) would rather go for the simpler graphics. Gamers such as I like the simpler graphics because they A. Distract less from the game play. B.…
Against
Thank you for this entertaining debate. May the best debator win. Your resolution procures a definity. You make exceptions for your case but to my case, I allow the "Likability" factor to be introduced. You may or may not percieve it as such but... My opponent arrives at an…
Thank you for that comment, you have given me a run for my money which will be explained later. "Gamers such as (myself) like the simpler graphics because they A. Distract less from the game play. B. Don't have much of an effect on the gamer's eyes as more complex graphics do."…
57.
Call of Duty is better than Halo
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Without the aliens, Halo is just like Call of Duty. The only benefit of Halo is the high tech guns and equipment. Even then, the game graphics suck. True the graphics are getting pretty crappy in Call of Duty, but that was in Advanced Warfare. Some of the Halo games don't even…
I think that Call of Duty is better because it is more realistic than Halo. My Dad is in the Army as a parachutist and, therefore I know what war is like. I think that, in a way, Call of Duty is what we need to show children what war is like.
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I'm tied up with things right now, and have enough debates, I have to quit this debate. I hope to debate in the future. Don't vote!
58.
The Galactic Empire was better than the Rebellion
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Yes, the rebels had the upper hand with the upper terrain and the rebellion easily could have done many things that could have ended the war. In fact you made it seem that the rebellion was better and made my statement just seem to say that the empire was cooler, but let us…
Good luck to my opponent! First off, the empire had way more access to good weapons and had two death stars. The only reason that were blown up was because of the force. Most likely the empire would have one if Luke had not gotten involved. Plus, the Empire had a bunch of super…
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For the purposes of this debate I only want to focus on the existing movies, not the comics or anything else that I frankly haven't had time to watch although I'd loved to when I've got the spare time. If it weren't for the high-technological weaponry, then one might wonder how…
To begin with, the war has the characteristics of an insurgency-war similar to how the US faced an insurgency in Vietnam. The US obviously was superior in nearly all respects, in everything from intelligence to better armament, and yet any sensible person who's studied the war…
59.
Romeo and Juliet is unsuccessful as a tragedy
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It does not focus on moral condemnation of the couple but of passion of love
Classical Tragedy sets the protagonist fall as a result of their individual will and not fate
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The Individuals fall from grace is a Greek tradition in tragedy
60.
The Office is the best primetime TV show ever made
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With its histerically humorous characters like Michael Scott (Steve Carell), Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), Kevin Malone (Brian Baumgartner), Andy Bernard (Ed Helms), Jim Halpert (John Krasinski), and so many other favorites, the NBC show based on a false paper company…
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My opponent provides on offense in the round, and does not post arguments. I must win this round NEGATED
Extend, no arguments put forth, the pro side, has put together no offense so they can not win the round.
61.
Ankles are sexualized in modern media
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ankle willy billy tiddle lil flappy saggy arse wishy washy armpit sniffing anal lumping prolapse causing titty spitting toenail raping sweaty floppy narstie stankin kush
nigga u cray yall crusty self dnt kno nuttin bout ankles dey too piff man cant be bussin over dat tv wen man got family in da room its peal
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M8 can't even respond right just admit that there needs copious amounts more of dem sweet ankles ain't even lying downton abbey is the show that gets dem ankles need to bus' nut over it on daily no lie
MAN will bust over dem ankles when ever he wants. dont care who der man bust dem fat nuts over downton abbey some serious ankles on downton i mean JHEEZE
62.
Slytherin is a better Hogwarts house than Gryffindor
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I don't really understand what the Elder Wand has to do with anything, so... Yes, the Weasley's were good, but Ginny was the heir of Slytherin. The one who opened the Chamber, remember? I don't know where to begin with explaining everything Dumbledore has wrong with him.…
Kieran, that was one person. And that one person was actually offered Slytherin. Draco was a Death Eater. And did you know, he lied to Voldemort once to keep Harry safe, when they were at Malfoy Manor. Not all Gryffindors are brave *cough Peter Pettigrew*. Slytherin had the…
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Well the thing is as I see you did not mention in your previous argument is that they where very good people who all archived a lot in hogwarts.
They had the weaslys they where good and nevel but people say dumbledor was in gryffindor so if the headmaster was in that house with an elder wand (I own a mock one) it is the best house!
63.
Age of Empires is better than Civilization
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What my opponent has failed to mention is that AoE shows you the historical and tactical significance of those campaigns through the scripts before and after the game. AoE also tells you why these combats happened, such as in how The Crusades happened due to the Christians from…
What you said about the AoE graphics by comparing graphics from the first game of AoE to that of the more recent version of Civilization Modern AoE Graphics: http://www.ageofempiresclans.com... http://www.2404.org... http://www.youtube.com... http://www.youtube.com... Modern…
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As my opponent only had a short space at the beginning of this debate I will make this quick. My opponent argues again that AOE has historical thoughtfulness; but he has only stated that this is in the historical battle reenactment mode, which very few players actually play.…
First off let me thank you for your speedy reply. I like to keep these debates fast so they are still in my mind. First I will give my rebuttal. My opponent states... "AoE is a war game its mostly about how well you can develop and use your armies, as well as the aspects of…
64.
Beauty pageants should be banned
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I agree that parents have the right to bring up their child however they see fit. However I do not believe it is their choice whether their child enters a beauty pageant. Entry into pageants should be the child's choice not the parents, however the children are too young to…
Beauty pageants project the image that girls should be paper thin with perfect skin and hair. This is not what should be put in girls minds. Girls should not be aiming to get a scholarship by winning a beauty pageant but by working hard.
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My opponent does, in fact, agree with parents having the right to bring up their child however they see fit, and continued on to say to the extent that children are too young to make decisions therefore pageants should not be allowed. I have to disagree. Parents make up…
My apologies- I had family issues I had to attend to. I am negating the reasons to prohibit beauty pageants for 3 key reasons. Participating in beauty pageants is a right of a parent to decide, and at a young age can give contestants recognition that may lead to future…
65.
Modern video games offer a better experience than older games
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the newer generation of games produce a better story and experience because of the new ways that they can tell the story and develop the characters involved in the game. I'm not debating the graphics or the consoles just the rich story and experience.
To conclude this debate. this has been a very epic battle between both my opponent and I, both arguments in my opinion are very professional and each of the debaters took time to carefully choose defend and attack their side. I would hope that my opponent has manners and honor…
Against
I had to take this, and I await my adversaries opening argument.
In Closing My adversary has shown that new generation games offer a good experience, but has failed to disprove or show that they offer a "better" experience than old generation games. I have shown how age, the type of games, and even cost can play a factor in someones…
66.
Celebrities are overrated in modern society
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Think about it, they are just people and yet we go crazy over them (and in some peoples case, worship them) I don't see what is so great about them, let's see if my opponent can change my opinion Your turn ninja-boy
my opponent has forfeited this round. Surely it is because of my bold statement left him awestruck. Now I will just recap what i have said before: True they have things other people dont, but they are still just people (unless your alien theory is true) Sure they are better…
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As my opponent (refered to as "he" from now on) said, that they are just normal people, yet we go crazy about them. They are not normal people. They are aliens trying to control the world! Sorry about that. They have money, power, and fame, all things that the average person…
67.
Violent video games should be restricted for minors
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There should be violence in video games because if there isn't our society would fall apart
Against
Extend.....
Extend Again..
68.
Celebrities do not influence people
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I think that celebrities do not influence someone to e.g. participate doing a sport or listening to music. I think that a person does it because they like it as a thing rather than because a celebrity does it. I think that leisure participation is increasing because of new…
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Total forfeit.
Forfeit, all points extended.
69.
The BBC Top Gear is better than Top Gear America
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I forfeited the round because the third round was to attack your case, and since you did not post an argument in the second round there was no need for me to post attacks, because there was nothing to attack. I suggest you present a case if you want to stand a chance in the…
The first way the British Top Gear is better is the quality of the show. The British Top Gear has much more humor than the American Top Gear. This is reflected in the amount of awards it has received (11) over the past 11 years, according to IMDB. com. The American version…
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He has forfeited so I win
i ACCEPT YOUNG SIR
70.
Video games are ruining young men
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I have never said video games doesn't have a positive side to it. In fact, it does; such as improved coordination and improving as far as creating things. Of course video games have a positive effect but here we are looking at the negatives, and those negatives are prior to how…
How many times have I encountered a young man using horrid profanity, and using misogynistic language towards female players? It's so much it's uncountable. It happens too much and it is happening too much. I feel like these video games are turning boys even more perverted and…
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Great to know that you acknowledge there are positives to it, but again, you are focusing on just one side, when you completely dismiss the fact that male gamers receive harassment through gaming as well, sexual harassment included. [1] I do admit that sexual harassment is a…
Thank you for the opportunity to create a debate for a semi-topical issue within the gaming community.You really haven't set up a system for how the rounds are going to work, so here is what I will…
71.
One should read the book before watching its film adaptation
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I see the point you have made. However you have to look at the other sides. The movie could end up horrible. Perfect example, in my opinion, Eat Pray Love. Wonderful story of a woman finding herself on three major adventures. When you watch the movie, you see a lot of the main…
I will begin this debate by stating that while a movie is given the supremacy of visual stimulation, it is however limited in relations of needing to convey a story mainly through dialogue. Constructing that change from words to a visual in addition to dialogue is not as simple…
Against
Well, I agree that reading books is better for you than watching movies. It increases your vocabulary and your memory.But movies and books aren't related. Every person should probably read a book and make thier own movie.
Have you seen the movies lately? 10 years ago, I probably would have agreed with you. Some things, I might still agree with on. But have you seen the movies lately?Harry potter 1,2,3 were really awesome, so I read the books. Every Harry Potter afterward was a disapointment. I…
72.
Iron Man is a better superhero than Batman
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Iron man is a billionaire, playboy, genius, and has the Iron man suit, which is a lot cooler than a guy running around a city with a cape, trying to be a bat.
Batman sucks. Your move.
Against
This sounds like it would be a hilarious, and possibly enlightening, debate. So I gladly accept. This will also be my first debate. So, just to clarify my argument as you did yours: Iron Man's awesomeness is not discernibly higher than Batman's in terms of either canon or…
Due to Thecomeback lacking a comeback, I'll just wrap this up with a summarization of my points. 1) My opponent has failed to prove that Iron Man is better in versatility of resources, despite Pro's attempts. 2) Batman's character and backstory is much more intriguing. That's…
73.
Ninjas are cooler than pirates
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i am going to simply list a few reasons why a ninja is cooler/better than a pirate okay 1:ninjas are stealthy and live a life of honorable adventure where as pirates are thieves who get drunk and rape anything that breaths. 2:ninjas have weapons that are totaly bamfin namely…
lets face it there is already a debate out there stating that pirtaes are cooler than ninjas, but i strongly disagree. i am pro ninja for i am a ninja and i think pirates are okay but not even close to the awsomeness of the ninja I will let my opponent start well good luck to…
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Alright, since my opponent was nice enough to offer numbered points, I will respond in kind. Re: #1: Since when is assassinating people and killing from the shadows honorable? Sneak attacks are not honorable, they are the opposite thereof. And yes, pirates are often drunkards.…
First, let me inform any of you who do not yet know: Pirates are the chosen people of the flying spaghetti monster. In fact, we can almost say Pirates are "cooler" than Ninjas in a literal sense. Consider the following: http://www.venganza.org... The global average temperature…
74.
Dance Dance Revolution is better than Guitar Hero
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My opponent has stated some valid points but there are just two things I want to discuss before I close: < > You are right there are some who know how to play the real guitar and play guitar hero but you admitted you play guitar hero but don't want to learn to play the real…
First off of course my comments was purely opinionated I stated that they would be in rounds one and two. Secondly you know and I know when I said weight loss I meant a substantial weight loss so moving your fingers wouldn't cut it. I mean have you ever seen an already obese…
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"You are right there are some who know how to play the real guitar and play guitar hero but you admitted you play guitar hero but don't want to learn to play the real thing and I'm willing to bet a staggering majority of these people are like you and don't want to play the real…
"Secondly you know and I know when I said weight loss I meant a substantial weight loss so moving your fingers wouldn't cut it. I mean have you ever seen an already obese person get skinny by playing Halo 3 hours a day don't think so but I guess it's my fault for not being…
75.
Modern Pixar films are better than Disney classics
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Pixar always comes put with fresh,vivid and fun movies. Unlike disney classics they don't have a base to start off and have to start from scratch,still managing to make legendary films. Pixar manages to make unrealistic things like a clown fish and a toy of a cowboy feel like…
I the Pro will be arguing in favour of Modern Pixar while the Con will argue for Disney Classics 1st Round- Only type I accept 2nd Round-Debate 3rd Round-Rebuttal and Conclusion
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Disney classics are what established the Disney animation empire we have now. They brought fairy tales and fun stories to life and their legacy carries on to this day; they inspired and continue to inspire countless generations of people from all around the world. On top of…
I accept.
76.
Yu-Gi-Oh is a better card game than Pokemon
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-Mattastic Guy
Hello Siege, thank you for accepting and good luck! :)Intro: Yugioh has been running for a long time, Yugioh has grown hugely along the years. They have a manga series, anime, card game and even electronic video games! Pokemon on the other hand is quite similar, books,…
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I'll allow Pro to make his case first.
77.
The XCOM series is a good video game franchise
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Well, if we don't do anything then we can have fun and people can learn more from XCOM. Like I said in the last post.
Yes it is because it helps you in knowing what to do next, what will happen if you do go there and helps people know how to spend money and control a group and panic.
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The same can be said about the other game. It helps people learn how to play and it is also much more fun[1]. Sources: [1]http://www.xcom.com...
I think XCOM is not a cool strategy game and I think XCOM series is bad.
78.
Roblox is dying and should shut down its servers
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I will clarify my point as follows: When people say a game is dying they are referring to the digression of the very fabric of the game itself and the community that revolves around the game. You have claimed my arguments are biased solely for the reason the game is popular and…
My rebuttal: Concerning point 1 Roblox is a website and a company. Its sole purpose as such is to entertain. Private programmers make the games on Roblox. They can become wealthy through ad revenue and famous through the popularity of the game they have created. While on the…
Against
I don't claim your arguments are bias because the game is popular, I claim their bias because the only objective arguments you put forth were hacking and exploiting and Roblox making money. "If you talk to anyone on Roblox about the well being of the game you will hear many…
I'll answer my opponent with the same points he used 1. You complain that there is a lack of diversity but what if I told you that you are obviously in the minority. If games stay on the popular tab it's because they are still popular. If people don't want those games they are…
79.
Disney is the greatest entertainment company of all time
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Its my first debate ever on this website, and I'm really excited about it! It is my contention that The Walt Disney Company is the greatest entertainment company of all time. This is easily seen through the examination of its role in expanding the entertainment industry, and…
It would be much appreciated if no one voted pro or con on this debate. Comments and criticism are welcome, but its not fair to vote with an incomplete debate. Thank you all
Against
I apologize sincerely for my first lapse. It's explained in the comments. Now, onto arguments. I've tried to organize this as best I could. Overview: 1. My opponent never sets a clear metric for what exactly constitutes the "greatest" of anything, in this case, of entertainment…
I very much appreciate my opponent's understanding in this situation, and I hope to offer him a challenge in the future.
80.
Tupac was a better rapper than Biggie
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Tupac had content, lyrics, message, and showed more emotion, also was one of the greatest story tellers in Hip hop . Tupac sold many records than biggie and also kept things real in his raps .
both rappers is also telling a story but some of biggie stories doesn't add up tupac talks about more things that have to do with his life and how he was raised without a father Many people love when an artiest really explain there struggle and way of creating a song and…
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Good morning all readers of Debate.org. Allow me to rebut the first speakers opinions. Alexis stated that Tupac has lyrics.. Well duh! All singers/rappers have lyrics. Also "Tupas has sold many more albums than Biggie." This may be true, but the amount of albums sold is not a…
Hey All! Since the opponent has forfeited a whole round, it means I have no rebuttal and will only have a small speech. Quite a few of Biggies Album went Platinum, as well as a few of 2pacs, but, and I repeat, Biggies albums are much, MUCH more Lyrical then 2Pacs! Thanks You!…
81.
Film adaptations should follow their source books closely
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Honestly I never thought anyone would actually accept it. Yes it is true that the authors are paid to have it put on the screen as a movie, BUT, to have the entire plot changed would equal writing a different book. Also, I do acknowledge that movies are art, yet if a movie and…
Movies which were based on books, such as Percy Jackson, should follow the plot line completely, otherwise it should not be called the same title. By "movies based on books," I mean a movie made after the book is published and has the same title. The movie should follow the…
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Throughout this debate, PRO has argued that movies ought to be made a certain way, but the only real argument brought to bear is that this is the way the fans allegedly want it to be. In the previous two rounds, I have demonstrated that movie producers should not be under any…
I will address them presently. Writing a Different Book PRO has asserted that changing the entire plot of the story is equivalent to writing another book. If this is the case, the producers of a movie have not changed a book at all, but instead have written an entirely new…
82.
Beauty contests should be banned
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As I have said in the 2nd round, "Individual freedom is very important, I admit, however, because beauty contests can be shown on television, newspapers and many more other ways of media. Its effects on people are huge. Not that if you have the rights not to watch the beauty…
Thank you very much for my opponents' arguments and points. As I have said in the first round, I believe that beauty contests have lost its main purpose. Yes, I admit that 'beauty contests are only about beauty'. However, as my opponents have told all of you that over time,…
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PRO:"As I have said in the 2nd round, "Individual freedom is very important, I admit, however, because beauty contests can be shown on television, newspapers and many more other ways of media. Its effects on people are huge. "Beauty contests have a very minimal effect.…
PurposeThe main purpose of beauty contests is entertainment. The intelligence/talent part don't really serve the main purpose:"Broadcasters show data proving that the talent show and the interviews, the pageant's answers to feminist criticism, were the least popular portions of…
83.
RuneScape is a better game than World of Warcraft
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I won't make you debate to two rounds in one if you decide to post in this debate again. Thank you for debating with me, even if you don't post again, I still thank you for participating.
Hello there, thank you for posting your argument. "You will constantly have a flood of random people coming in and out of your channel" That is the point, social clan chats are meant to have many people coming in and out of the clan chat. You will always have many people to…
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-Ello ello and thanks for starting such a debate- -"Rune cape has more social aspects to it then wow."- -My opponent claims that you can freely leave and reenter any clan chat in Runescape while in World of Warcraft you must ask a ranking officer. (which is false anyway in most…
84.
Most modern commercials are laughably bad
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Oh my god I almost died laughing... "turn up the fun with... BALLSACK!" haha okay. Here's my best shot. :) http://www.youtube.com...
In this debate, we will each try to find commercials that are so bad/ludicrous that they are funny, and whoever has the worst/funniest commercials win. The commercials should be 1) A video accessible online 2) Less than 5 minutes in length. Good Luck! I will begin.…
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Fresh off the bone.http://www.youtube.com...
http://www.youtube.com...
85.
Music should be free to access
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having free music should can drive the fan base. Not many artist will be struggling if there was free music.
my bad Music is Sold For a Reason I can see where people would think that it being free would be good, but is it honestly? Artists have to pour money out of their pockets to make music, and if they're not getting paid anything then they have to pay to do what they love. Sure…
Against
hahahaha I'm still recovering from before as I thought it was quite amusing you took the opposing side :P Let's just have a discussion about it. I think it's kind of ridiculous how we can YouTube songs, but then to use an application such as spotify, it isn't free. I can't seem…
You are supposed to be arguing for it! Not against it! That's my job hahahahahaha! Oh well :P
86.
Video gaming is a waste of time
For
I'm going to run down and tell you where you are putting each point. ==Conduct==Conduct goes to Aff because of the forfeit in round 3. ==S+G==Probably goes to him as my spelling is rubbish. However I encourage you to double check. ==Arguments==This is the most solid area you…
Extend. Vote Aff.
Against
My apologies for forfeiting last round I was really busy and I forgot I'm sorry : ) My opponents argument has been superb and I'm finding it hard to think of a good comeback argument but anyway here I go. He says that saying that me saying gaming isn't a art doesn't help my…
In terms of socializing I think gaming can still be good for anyone who wants to make a friend or just someone to talk to with the help of the game which can provide anyone with a common interest to talk without the anxiety of talking to someone face to face and also just have…
87.
Justin Bieber should not be hated
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This debate is all about Justin Bieber, so I expect someone who hates justin bieber to accept this challenge, but also before you begin accusing/hate him of something, BRING ME CONCRETE PROOF. Arguments are posted at round 2.
It seems my opponent misunderstood my point of this debate and i (accidently) even made it worse, made him thinking that he shouldnt be hated at all. I dont think there should be a winner in this debate. "I agree that extreme hate is wrong, but as far as hate in its simplest…
Against
Well, this could be fun!
Sorry this is late but I've been kinda busy. In reality, I'm not going to ask you to vote con, nor ask you to vote pro, because really both sides have come to the same conclusion, through different means. We can agree that Beiber shouldn't be hated to the extent that some…
88.
Handheld gaming devices are better than home consoles
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Handheld games can not play in online but they can be downloaded from the Internet. You said that the good thing of home console games is that people can meet all of the people in the world who had the same home sonsole games and for the handheld games people have to confront…
Handheld games are better than home console games because they can both be played at home or taken with you on the road, essentially you can travel and play with them whereas you cannot take the home-console games. Furthermore, the handheld devices are cheaper than the home…
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I know that they can meet and compete each other. For example Nintendo DS if you want to compete with other player, you have to meet and play together. I know this because I have a Nintendo DS. You said that you can download the games from the internet, but it is illegal to…
I can agree with that it is good to play with the hendheld games because we can play indoors and outdoors, but I didn't see that we can play the handheld games for online. We can't play the home console games in outdoors, but the good thng is that we can meet all of the people…
89.
The 1960s and 1970s produced the greatest music
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Thank you sir.1.) R.E.S.P.E.C.T -- Aretha Franklin 1965http://www.youtube.com...2.) 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover-- Paul Simon 1975http://www.youtube.com...3.) Hotel California-- The Eagles 1977http://www.youtube.com...Thanks
I thank thee and will post three more super-duper songs 1. ) Hey Jude-- The Beatles 1968 . http://www.youtube.com... 2. ) Unchained Melody-- The Righteous Brothers 1965 . http://www.youtube.com... 3. ) California Dreamin'-- Mamas and the Papas 1965 . http://www.youtube.com...
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1.) I Saw Her Standing There--The Beatles 1963 http://www.youtube.com... 2.) Do You Love Me--The Contours 1962 http://www.youtube.com... Pretty groovy dancing might I add. 3.) Imagine--John Lennon 1971 http://www.youtube.com...
This seems like another fun music competition and I will post in the format my opponent requests. 1.) More Than A Feeling--Boston 1976 http://www.youtube.com... 2.) Stairway to Heaven--Led Zeppelin 1971 http://www.youtube.com... 3.) Go West--The Village People 1979…
90.
The ghosts in The Turn of the Screw are imagined
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As this is the last round and my opponent has yet to offer any meaningful argument the debate is won.
"how can the governess imagine somethign [sic] in a movie or book"Your claims make no sense. The Governess, as a fictional charater, will think whatever the author wants her to think. Many writers over the coarse of history have taken advantage of the fact that their audience…
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how can the governess imagine somethign in a movie or bookghosts are real, so not imagined
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91.
Katniss Everdeen is a better role model than Bella Swan
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I'll end with saying this. When I have a girl, I want her to say, "I wanna dress up as Katniss for Halloween." I look up to Katniss. Yes, she isn't real but she is a character that I can aspire too. She is someone who isn't afraid to cry but she knows when to cry and when not…
I'm not talking about the actors. I am talking about the CHARACTERS. If you read the books, it's easy to see that Katniss is the stronger and better character. She is smart, strong and brave but she has her flaws. She shows rage, fear and sadness. We feel heartbreak when she…
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Ok that's you're opinion abouth her, and abouth the caracter. But when you say that one is better role model than the other, that depends. Katniss is brave and protects her family, but Bella is also brave and she follows her heart. And also there are many people who loves…
When you say that when we feel what katniss feels also depends from person to person. Obviously we can not compare the stories or compare the writing and imagination of the great and fantastic two authors of each book. The Book of The Hunger Games off course, as well as books…
92.
The Dark Knight Rises is a superior film to The Avengers
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Now, before I begin, I'd like to first acknowledge that yes, The Avengers did in fact achieve superior box office numbers to the Dark Knight Rises, and that within certain reviewing circles including Rotten Tomatoes, AA did beat out DKR there as well. However, I believe a…
Issues With The Avengers I reject the claim that Rorschach is the main character of Watchmen, as among other people, Nite Owl, Silk Sceptre, and especially Dr Manhattan all play significant roles in terms of the plot. And I'm not attempting to claim it is the same movie as…
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First off I would just like to say I actually do love both of these movies so very much as a comic book fan, no matter what dissing your may hear me give on indivdual aspects of the films in the rest of the rounds, but from this point on you will only hear me speaking good of…
Watchmen: Its so funny how my opponent thinks there is any room to argue Rorschach is not the main Hero of the Watchmen. He was the only hero not in retirement, got the others back together somewhat for this films murder mystery, and was the sole one to maintain his integrity…
93.
Teletubbies is a better children's show than Clifford
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Well played.... One last thing before this debate ends, and the voting sequence opens. Clifford. Is. Satan. Yes, the Devil, Satan, Lucifer, whatever you would like to call him. The Teletubbies may be about slavery and the will of man having creatures do our biding, but…
Here is a proof that Clifford.... Is DEAD: I'm sure you all know about the classic book series "Clifford the Big Red Dog" by Norman Bridwell. You know, the books consisting of a girl named Emily Elizabeth who loved a tiny red dog so much he grew into a big red dog, yeah that…
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nice on did i tell you that telatubies closly resemble victums from ww2. ya they resemple natzie experements so think about that satin or harmed and merderd jews whats worse. aso the blak one is rely new and is also satin himmself. so chew on that.
In the years since I stopped watching television I've never forgotten the Teletubbies. Something there hung with me. A foreboding. Something that the digitally enhanced colors, lilty childlike music and fluffy, impish dancing couldn't wipe away. Something dark. Darker than most…
94.
Video games are a form of art
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I have to prove nothing as a majority in order for it to be art... To be belief so is to rationalize in ignorance. An artist determines what is art for he alone can understand why it is considered art to him. A picture is a form of art. The majority of pictures are not looked…
[1] "if anything that were created fell under the definition of art, then not only books or painting but also suitcases, bicycles, plastic cups and literally everything manufactured in some way would count as "art", voiding the word of any usefulness." 1.) I never said that all…
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In Pro's final round, he provides two understandings of what 'art' is and why we should believe that video games should be classified as them. The problem is, they are mutually exclusive and so Pro's position is inconsistent. Let's look at these two definitions; 1) Art is…
1) If we are to take the resolution, instead of taking it in its literal sense to mean that video games have qualities such that they can, by definition, be categorised as "Art" and instead interpret the resolution (incorrectly grammatically) as meaning something like…
95.
Violent video games should be banned
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Playing violent video games increases aggressive behavior and arousal . A 2009 study found that it takes up to four minutes for the level of aggressive thoughts and feelings in children to return to normal after playing violent video games. It takes five to ten minutes for…
Violent video games require active participation, repetition, and identification with the violent character. With new game controllers allowing more physical interaction, the immersive and interactive characteristics of video games can increase the likelihood of youth violence.…
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I hope everyone votes accordingly... thanks
Disappointing...extend.
96.
Video games have a positive impact on society
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I will extend my arguments.
I will extend my arguments and hope that you will come back and debate me.
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I accept your challange good luck.
97.
Left 4 Dead is better than The Walking Dead
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I apologize for not attending to this debate very well. I've been focusing on real life events more than I have DDO. I would declare this debate a concession by me, if my opponent is okay with it.
I apologize for missing the second round. I was not able to access the computer at the time. As for my argument, I believe Left 4 Dead, as a whole, is a better franchise that the Walking Dead. I will do a concept-by-concept comparison for my opening statements. Back story- The…
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I accept the concession so we can push this debate through when my adversary is done with his real life stuff I would like to do this again. It was a fun topic :)
At this point I am going to assume this is a concession. Not much to refute or argue, nor really no need to put effort into this if my adversary is not going to post Hopefully we can just push this through and move on :)
98.
Minecraft is a good game for today's youth
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What do you mean you disagree?
Youth: Ages 4 to 13
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????? dha
I disagree
99.
Disney princesses are bad role models for children
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On the matter of perspective, there is the question of 'what are facts and what are opinions?' It may be true that a few people do not agree with Disney princesses matching the definition of bad role models - but does their opinions hold up when 95% other people believe…
Cinderella might have worked hard but she sat around doing nothing to improve her life while her stepmother bullied her. She is the sort of pushover female everyone should avoid being. The only time she took charge of her own lifea dn put her foot down was when she snuck to the…
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At this point the debate is over. Pro has not upheld her BOP, nor did she cite any evidence or examples as for why her contentions are true. She just stated her thoughts without any evidence to support it. This is her bop to meet. RebuttalsPerspective. She is trying to use…
Lets get straight into itMy adversary is trying to break down princesses on a per princess basis. I am not going to bother to do that, but give an overall outlook on them.PerspectiveThe first Thing I want to touch on is that "what is bad", is a matter of perspective. What my…
100.
Halo is a better video game series than Call of Duty
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"It is determined by whether a person likes realistic wars or alien fantasy wars so his argument that the story line or campaign is invalid" I was not talking about the singleplayer experience. I was talking about the universes, storyline and narrative telling of both…
However it appears that you have misunderstood some things which is partly my fault so let me explain some things. "My opponent states that Cod is based only on Americans beating the crap out of everyone? This is a false accusation. Mw3 has characters people connect to just…
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My opponent has only given videos of what halo can do. This is a verbal debate im not suppose to look up videos of Cod and post them it would defeat the purpose. My opponent says Cod lacks co-op campaign this is a lie Cod Waw has it. Co -op campaign is pointless in Mw4 and MW2…
I prove that my opponent is not understanding any meaning of what i say so far. "You have not given any reason why call of duty's storyline is better than any other basic shooter." Did i say i was gonna give a reason? the argument i posted was arguing against an assumption he…

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