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• As we move into the third round, Con has put me in a very interesting position. I relish the challenge. You'll have to forgive me if I show a little passion in this post, but I'm considered a NG by many and I relate to a lot of things said in this debate. Let's see if I can…
• Also, if you don't mind, I'd like to continue referring to "nice guys" as NGs in my post too, all copyrights go to Con of course (lol). Here's my retort: Con made some extremely good points, picking apart the "commonly-held definition of nice guys. " I'll even go as far as to…

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• I would just like to point out a few facts about what you just stated. 1) would be that you said that violent video games are not the causes of violent behavior.(paragraph 1) 2) you talk about the parental figure that the kids would have. (paragraph 2) 3) The physica fitness of…
• first off i would like to say i do agree with you on some facts. like first off i agree that it is ok for disabled people to play video games because what eles could they do around the house. but i am talking about all of the fat over wieght kids that all they do is play video…

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• As with most generalizations, this statement is simply not true for many (if not most) females. I would counter that a similar trend can be found in males." Generalization are usually untrue when they are are applied to ALL of a particular group. I say I am generalized…
• I'm generalizing of course. But guys, if you want to ruin your chances with a female (regardless of how attracted she is to you physically) just find a way to make sure her friends disapprove of you. The perceived personal status that would result from a prospective romantic…

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• Joe summers a psychiatric says that his sleeve tattoos put his patients at ease when talking and at times it can be helpful (Christopher muther). Mae legassey, who works in the medical field says that having a tattoo is an ice breaker between her and her clients. If a person is…
• Joe summers a psychiatric says that his sleeve tattoos put his patients at ease when talking and at times it can be helpful (Christopher muther). Mae legassey, who works in the medical field says that having a tattoo is an ice breaker between her and her clients. If a person is…

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• I'm not talking about any part of the world specifically, I'm just saying that everyone should own a truck, and listing examples from around the world of why trucks are the superior from of vehicle. When purchasing a vehicle you typically have specific uses for the vehicle in…
• Trucks do fall short on their people transporting abilities compared to vans and SUV's, which are designed specifically for carrying large amounts of people. It is possible for people to ride in the back of a truck, though it is not legal in most places in the US, and it not as…

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• For those cynics amongst you who dare to doubt my clinical objectivity, here are the results of an independent study published in New Scientist Magazine. Cat fanciers prepare to choke on your fur-balls" THE world is divided into "dog people" and "cat people", each passionately…
• Many people think that a cat is more exotic and fancy but I am here to inform you that you shouldn"t believe a word those crazy cat lovers say because dogs make the world go round here are 10 reasons why dogs are better then cats. 1." You can train a dog better than a cat. Have…

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• Parkour today is largely misrepresented with movies and youtube videos as a way of showing off and a form of competition. Even today parkour is as a sport, which is against the original philosophy of parkour, which endorses self-development. Because people see parkour as less…

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• Everyone says wearing Ugg boots is a fad, but I don't think it is because I wear Ugg boots and I don't usually give into fads. Anyway, it's not like that many people are wearing them.
• < > How do you knoow that everyone isn't wrong? < 1) How can you prove that uou don't usually give into fads? 2) It doesn't matter about YOU; we are talking about the majority 3) You say 'don't USUALLY'; this could be one of the times you do 4) That is supposed to be the…

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• (1.) Love is an intense feeling of deep affection. (2.) Love in this case refers to the sensual form and not a plutonic love. (3.) Sensual love includes feelings of intimacy, sexuality, and care towards another individual. (4.) There is no controlling whom a person falls in…
• (4.) One not wanting to take it to the next level does not mean they are not in love, in fact the could just be scared of the new title and not want to ruin what they have with their other partners they may have. Being in love with others they may not want to put one before the…

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• Its easier to keep warm in the winter. If one is too cold they can easily layer up and make their own heat. Everyone loves drinking hot chocolate in the winter to help keep warm. Winter also leads us into the holiday season. Winter creates a beautiful layer of snow. In the…
• Please use logical reasoning not favoritism. Many may love the summer season because the sun is out. We can go to the beach. Have summer parties. Its the happiest time of year. However, there are good and bad to each season. And the summer 'Bad' definitely outweigh the winter…

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• This was certainly a fun learning experience. I'd be willing to debate again anytime with my great opponent. Response to Kritiks: My opponent has raised several kritiks in his last argument. He considered it rude for me to publish a poem I wrote to myself. He disliked my…
• Before I begin my arguments, I would like to publish an ode I wrote to myself. Behold! The great debater speaks The wisdom of the sages. He refutes all crazy freaks Whenever he engages. With striking eyes he spots the flaws One's arguments contain. He studies hard, with heart…

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• 3 years old for a child to use a sippy cup is too old. At the age of 3 the most of all toddlers have all their baby teeth. Thus using a sippy cup can and will do harm to their teeth. Some people might say why not at the age of 2? Well, at the age of 2 the child is still…
• This is an informal debate. I just want to discuss this topic with anyone who is willing.

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• ONE: honda is reliable just because your grandpa says it isnt doesnt mean he is right he is probably senile TWO: honda can jsut because it might get stuck every once in a while they get stuck it is probably because it is buied to the frame it is about inpossible to get somthing…
• ok to start to this off i will say that i do own both and i much rather prefer honda because of its reliable and with handle anything you could possible take it through. second polaris has so many problems with them and you will put more into repairs than into riding it.

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• 1. Children are the primary market for video games. The game industry caters to adult tastes. Meanwhile, a sizable number of parents ignore game ratings because they assume that games are for kids. One quarter of children ages 11 to 16 identify an M-Rated (Mature Content) game…
• I think kids should do their own laundry, because it get's kids away from video games that they are playing, and M-rated video games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II have been proven to be a bad influence on children and teens. Also children should…

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• Dog are far more a better pet then Cat. first of all to put all the obvious stuff first. Cat does not act nearly as happy as a dog when they see you, and as human we are the world most social animal, if anything that we need the most it would be a dog, you can not play a lot of…
• you really think that cats are that clean do you? first of all yes its true that they can clean themselves, but guess what? with their own saliva, so every time you touch a cat you are playing with their saliva since they don't take bath with water that actually clean odors.…

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• yes it dose improve your health but there are other reasons its not the best option
• i think going vegan is stupid

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• Thanks, 9space, for a great debate so far! I will now rebut Con's opening arguments. Also, more Christmas music: 1. Parents should not LieCon sites as his warrant for the importance of truth an essay from the play The Crucible. Firstly, I don't think a play about witch-hunting…
• Thanks to 9space for what will undoubtedly be a fun, whimsical, and childish (in a good way) debate. I will present my case at this time, reserving my rebuttals for next round.THE RESOLUTIONThe topic is asking us the Santa Myth beneficial. Importantly, it does not ask whether…

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• This is my final post in this debate and I want to take a moment to thank Interrogator for defending his position. I hope that our readers have enjoyed our exchanges. I certainly have. A review of my two contentions: Second Contention: I will deal with my second contention…
• Acceptance Round Argument: "Crispy and well seasoned skin, rendered of excess fat, is a true sign of well made chicken. She is tender and juicy in all of the right places. She can be baked, fried, stewed, steamed, and grilled. Not to mention barbecued. The taste is very fluent,…

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• Even in solitary confinement a person can have a destructive or a constructive lifestyle. They both will have different outcomes.Nothing ever just happens. We all reap what we sow.It takes a quality decision to change our future.Not to continue sowing destruction.
• Jail is not a valid argument either. Even in jail you have choices to make which can be healthy or destructive. They are people just like us.Even for life you can make the most of it.You can be friendly or bitter. It is always a choice.

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• If the Potsdam study showed reverse angle parking to be safer, why would people object to even experimenting with the method? To start with, "there are so few accidents that result from backing out of a parking space it's a non-problem. " -lets look at the under reporting of…
• Back story Before I delve into my argument I believe some context is duly needed. In late 2011 a Plan was put into motion by BPAC or The Southern Pines Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety in a very clustered historical district of…

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• Florida is definitely the best vacation spot

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• Enero primera is January 1st in Spanish - my points have nothing to do with the English speaking part of the world. I already pointed out that the ONLY country who doesn't follow the Gregorian calendar is Israel. The calendar is the same regardless of the translation. Con…
• Regardless of when it is celebrated, NYD is defined as being the 1st day of the new year. All countries with the exception of Israel follow the Gregorian calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, the NEW YEAR begins on 1/1. Even if you argue that there are OTHER New Years…

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• TemperatureYeah, well sometimes is still sometimes, so my point still stands, and your point is still invalid. You stated in Round 2: "Although snow is cold, people can get colder if soaked by rain if its not warm outside. " By using the word "can" you also set a condition,…
• I encourage everyone to give the Conduct points to Con, because I failed to recognise my position in this debate before I accepted. I am very thankful my opponent has offered to debate the opposing side, though I would have done the same. Thanks.TemperatureMy opponent makes the…

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• I'm not saying gender doesn't exist, I'm saying sexuality doesn't really if you think about it, which would mean bisexual is really just pansexual. Instead of refuting any of my arguments, you sorta claimed it was off topic and pretended like my point was invalid. You…
• There is no such thing as true sexuality, we are only varying degrees of Pansexual. If you took a bisexual person and showed them a picture of say this model (http://www.oddee.com...) I Believe most of them would find her attractive. The problem with that? That specific woman…

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• My opponent said that throwing objects will cause you to start beating or hurting other human beings but really, when you throw stuff at other stuff it has nothing to do with throwing stuff at people. So, that doesn't make sense. I would like to use another example that…
• As we all know there are different ways to solve angerful moments like: 1) solve the issue peacefully with a candle light dinner and chocolates 2) Go to a shrink and give them lots of money or 3) throwing inanimate objects at other inanimate objects I have found that the 3rd…

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• That's where you're wrong kiddo. Cereal and soup can both be eaten with the fork, though it may be difficult, you can eat the main bits of solid food and the move on to drinking the broth/milk. On the other hand, the spoon makes it extremely difficult to eat foods such as…
• Forks are far superior to the obsolete spoon. Forks can stab, cut, and scoop. Even though they are less efficient for less viscous foods, they can still be used in some form.

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• I believe the Porsche Cayman is better than the Chevrolet Corvette. A 50k car shootout. No high-performance editions like the GT4 or the Z06. Format: First Round is acceptance only. Second round is for arguing your main point. Third round is for a rebuttal. Rules: 1.No…
• The Cayman is usually the benchmark for fun, balanced cars. When the engineers at Subaru and Toyota were creating the GT-86 and its relatives, the FR-S and the BRZ, they tested their cars against the Porsche Cayman. Why? The engineers wanted to make a fun, balanced car. This…

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• Accepted.

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• 11 dollars isn't too expensive, but thats for a junior pass. Some places it's 19 and 24 for a tag. Other places it's 300, 75 more for extra items.
• My opponent can go first.

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• Matt, I'm sorry I haven't had a sit still opportunity to state my next round but I didn't want to completely ff either. Hopefully by the next round I'll have mine ready. Again, I'm sorry.
• And I see you decided to make this humorous so AWESOME! Let's get down to business and have fun discussing this topic! (FYI, I wouldn't make you use hand sanitizer I'd make you use hot water and soap because it's healthier that way! ) :P Yes, as my opponent addresses this was a…

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• If there's anyone out there with a good head on their shoulders, please challenge me to a debate. I'd love to have a proper discussion with an intelligent person.
• How utterly disappointing. Why did accept the debate if this was how you was going to act? This was suppose to be a well thought out, intelligent persuasive argument. Instead I get this. Just forfeit, I'll find someone worth debating with.

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• Ice cream is better than pudding for the following reasons. 1. Ice cream comes has more variety, there are over 870 flavors of ice cream. The are making more. 2. There are many forms of ice cream in cake, bars and sandwiches. 3. Ice cream comes in many sizes from buckets -…

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• It is a common thought to think that all skaters are pot smoking punks. However Tony Hawk has never done an illegal drug. He is a role model/idol for anyone interested in extreme sports. they may have made poor decisions in their lives hut they arent as people portray them.
• Today people say skaters are just pot heads and punks that spray paint everywhere.

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• Dating in most places leads to kissing and even sex so you claim that physical interaction between to unmarried people is a good thing
• i don't exactly get what do people benefit from dating and why do people exceed the limits when they date

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• Round 1- acceptance/definitions/changesRound 2- each side presents their argumentRound 3- each side rebuts the other sides argument and summarizes their own and conclusionMy opponent named the various types of regular pencils that are around, a regular pencil can be used for…
• I would also like to remind the readers that I stand in affirmation of this resolution, meaning I believe and argue that mechanical pencils are overall better than regular pencils, the burden of proof is also my responsibility. My argument consists of three main contentions…

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• That is intrersting. Korean food is very close to Italian food. You discovered my secret. Korean food is my second favorite in the world. Debate is not about sounding smart, its about being right, and Italy, produces the best food in the world...Beacause they go to the market…
• In Italy, they don't "sauce" everything. The perfect ingredients define the food. Everything in season is what is used...period. The French change all of the ingredients and think that they accomplished something great. The difference is that Italy is a kitchen and France is a…

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• i think they are what do you think?

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• No, No, This discussion is hereby cancelled. No sense in going any further trying to be contentious about it. Thank you.
• Well this discussion is hereby cancelled. No sense in going any further trying to be contentious about it. Thank you.

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• I assume my opponent has come round to the idea that tea is best made milk last. Good luck and more importantly good tea in the future!
• I hope your suffering from sub-standard tea has not been too arduous. Now, if we put the milk in first we are then committed to how our tea tastes. The brilliant thing about putting milk in last is that we can keep pouring until it seems the right colour. Unless we have the…

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• on the 8th day mustard was made, it ruled over everything, even yo mama!
• mustard is yellow, yelllow is like gold, gold is expensive, yo mama is big

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• -- Utilitarian Argument --The main purpose of this debate is to showcase my interesting and unique argument based on utilitarianism against eating and walking. The argument is as follows...1. Walking and eating in public decreases utility2. Decreasing utility is wrongTherefore,…
• -- Definitions --eat and walk: the act of eating food while simultaneously walkingpublic: any space you can encounter people which is not designated for eating purposes E. g. Eating a hamburger while walking to your car. No semanticsNo trolling.

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• I accept the challenge. I like to apologize for the delay in accepting this debate. I was trying to make sure that I'll have the opportunity to have something to present in time. I'll let my opponent now present his argument. Thank you for your patience.
• Oh well... I tried. If in the future you like to continue this debate from this point on, please let me know. Thank you.

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• (INTRODUCTION) I understand you are new to DDO (By the way, welcome!), but the conduct has been breached. Anyways, it is time for rebuttals. (REBUTTALS) " So saying dogs are more loyal than cats is a false statement. To say most dog breeds are more loyal than most cat breeds is…
• The definition of refute I am using "to say or prove something is not true. " Which you did. I ask the voters to take this breach in conduct into consideration. {2} (ARGUMENTS) (1) This argument may be outdated, but I believe that the information from this source could still be…

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• Thank you again for your response. Now, continuing on... Definitions: Refute - to prove wrong by argument or evidence. "My response refutes your first argument because you stated that a bee will not sting you, unless you go provoke its hive. And the only way to extract honey is…
• This is my first one, so this will be interesting. "And beekeeping, as we all should know, is all about going to their nest, provoking it, and taking their honey. There is no fine means of extracting honey from a hive besides actually making solid, physical contact with the…

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• We Have Forgotten What We are Observing
• basic aim of festival forgotten

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• I appreciate your feedback. First, I agree that yes, its wise for parents to teach their children, but I still think it would be wise even more to heed to the parents counsel so that they may not make any same mistakes they're parents may have made before in their past. Nature…
• Thanks, and its understood. First, I did not say that parents know everything about nature my friend. I said that parents know they're children better. And thus this would mean that the parents would know they're likes and/or dislikes and etc.. So they would be able to find…

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• In reality, everything that humans acquire is put on them, meaning that if accidents happen it should be blamed on them however it should not be completely blamed on them. Sports cars are meant to be fast, agile, and luxuries but those same things could be the reason why they…
• Yes, each time sports cars are being enhanced with extra protection to further improve the driver's experience however sometimes you could have a sports car that is said to have an amazing rating in safety and be in a track that is meant to give the driver an incredible moment…

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• The resolution is that Gift Giving is a waste of time, so here we go. For the record, I'll define gift giving as the exchange of items between two or more people. Who knows yourself best? First, Gift giving is a waste of time because if you bought the gift yourself, chances are…
• The other day, my friend bought me a gift. I opened it and laughed, as the product itself was useless to me. He bought me an electric tooth brush. I don't know what I'll do with that as my teeth do not happen to be electric.So that's what inspired this debate. I now think that…

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• i agree with my opponent in round 1 i also disagree here"s why: some people that date online dont cheat and date more than 1 person on the internet. here"s some pros reasons i think people should date online: Over 40 million singles in the U.S have tried online dating. One out…
• online dating should happen because: Experiences with online dating tend to be mixed. Some people have excellent experiences with online dating that end in satisfying relationships. Others have stories filled with confusion and frustration. Thus, much like any other way to…

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• Hey, sorry about forfeiting, but my Internet was out all day, so because of the time limit, I was forfeited automatically. Anywho, back to the debate! The website you provided was the Snuggie I had in mind, sorry for not posting my own. For rebuttal, I would like to point out…
• I am fifteen, and this is my first debate, so I thought I would start out with an unimportant one. For this debate Snuggie will mean the official sleeved blanket produced by the Snuggie company. I am arguing that Snuggies are a waste of money because they are just robes worn…