One on One - Page 2

Paladin · 04-29-2005, 05:38 AM

May I ask what the purpose of a debate would be?

Perhaps it would be best to begin by clearly stating the premise, and then build an argument that is free of fallacy as defined by the old Greek standards. There is a website that lists the thirteen classic fallacies and goes into other variations as well.
Using Aristotle's Syllogism might be a good start too.

Peace

Mark

KnightoftheRose · 04-29-2005, 10:23 AM

It would be unwise to make a debating forum too rigid in its rules - might scare people off.

InLove · 04-29-2005, 10:18 PM

I have not voted yet. Still weighing the pros and cons--

(I am editing my message here, because I missed some of what you originally posted, and I see that you have already addressed some my questions--sorry--gotta read more carefully! But rather than delete it all and start over, well, you understand?)

If there were one-on-one debates, I think that it might be a good idea to limit the posts to one a day (or even less) alternating between the debaters. Just a thought, but that gives plenty of response time, as well as time for observers to meditate, cool down, etc.

Also, I am wondering how the topics would be chosen--would the forum be polled?

How about the participants? Would they agree between themselves on a topic they would like to present, or would the topics be chosen by someone in charge of "topic choosing"

? (There lies Language, just begging to be used properly, but alas--my feeble mind hiccups while reaching for it!) Anyway, if that were the case, then, how would the debaters be selected?

I am not sure it would eliminate the heated "mini-debates" that steal away with those threads, unless maybe the topic was off-limits until the debate was over--and should there be a time limit for that, too?

I don't know--that sounds like lots of limits, doesn't it? I guess if the idea is to create a useful outlet, then perhaps those limits are not practical. And I think it is possible that some of them could really confuse a brand-new member who joins the forum in the midst of the event.

Anyway, as I said, just weighing and mulling--debating with myself, I suppose. I will vote later. I will say this much, for now--if there were debates, I would prefer to be an observer, at least for a good while.

InPeace,
InLove

InLove · 04-29-2005, 10:49 PM

One more thought--I like the idea about a place to post comments after the debate, but I really don't like the idea of voting on the best debater. It suggests a winner and a loser, and to me, that is not what this forum is based upon.

InLove · 07-14-2005, 10:59 PM

It has been a while since anyone posted here, and I was fairly new (guess I still am--right?) when I replied to it.

My views have changed. Frankly, there are so many one-on-one's going on here in CR that I am beginning to think it would be a good idea for those who just need to do that.

Anybody else think so?

(But, if we do it, please, I beg--let's not vote on the winner--please? Can't we just all decide that for ourselves?)

Do I sound frustrated--well, hmmm....thinking, thinking, praying, maybe even chanting.... Oh, I know! Logging out....

InPeace,
InLove

Awaiting_the_fifth · 07-14-2005, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InLove

But, if we do it, please, I beg--let's not vote on the winner--please? Can't we just all decide that for ourselves?

What's wrong InLove?

Scared?

InLove · 07-14-2005, 11:31 PM

I beg your pardon, my friend? Maybe you need to read what I wrote and try to understand the Spirit in which it was written. I am just tired of not knowing where and when to say anything because there is always a one-on-one debate going on....

Gee whiz...

InPeace,
InLove

InLove · 07-14-2005, 11:37 PM

Dear Administration--

See what I mean? (Scroll back)

Sheesh--

InPeace,
InLove

Bandit · 07-15-2005, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InLove

It has been a while since anyone posted here, and I was fairly new (guess I still am--right?) when I replied to it.

My views have changed. Frankly, there are so many one-on-one's going on here in CR that I am beginning to think it would be a good idea for those who just need to do that.

Anybody else think so?

(But, if we do it, please, I beg--let's not vote on the winner--please? Can't we just all decide that for ourselves?)

Do I sound frustrated--well, hmmm....thinking, thinking, praying, maybe even chanting.... Oh, I know! Logging out....

InPeace,
InLove

LOL. i dont see a one on one, it probably just looks that way sometimes.
ok. you win. NO VOTING.
i also think it would be good for only one, one on one, per person at one time. that way we dont have one person trying to take over.

but i wont be up to a one on one, until later in winter, like when i am snowed in for a month.

Bandit · 07-15-2005, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awaiting_the_fifth

What's wrong InLove?

Scared?

pick on someone your own size & leave InLove alone.
you might be teasing, but you dont come across that way.

InLove · 07-15-2005, 04:55 AM

Hi--Peace to All Here,

Thanks, Bandit--

All that matters is the size of the heart.

Right, ATF?

InLove,
InPeace

Awaiting_the_fifth · 07-15-2005, 10:32 AM

I was joking, sorry.

I do seem to be developing a habit of offending people here.

And of course InLove, you are quite right. It is only the size of the heart that matters. After all:

"what the eye cannot see the heart can… what the mind cannot know the heart can…"

Psalm 119:58

InLove · 07-15-2005, 08:13 PM

Hey, ATF--It's all good. No worries. I can be overly sensitive at times, and I need to work on that. (I know I have already said that to you and some others today on other threads, but I just wanted to post it here, as well, so that future readers will know I do not think you are a jerk! Okay?)

InPeace,
InLove

Quahom1 · 07-17-2005, 10:56 AM

I'm of two minds on this. I really don't care for debating (yes you do) no I don't (you do) I don't (do) don't (do) do (don't) do (you don't) I do (no you don't) I DO...

Hmmm, I guess I do like debating.... (don't)

v/r

Q

Bandit · 07-19-2005, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quahom1

I'm of two minds on this. I really don't care for debating (yes you do) no I don't (you do) I don't (do) don't (do) do (don't) do (you don't) I do (no you don't) I DO...

Hmmm, I guess I do like debating.... (don't)

v/r

Q

two people have to have a genuine interest in something & be willing to listen if they want a good debate IMO.
if they go into it trying to prove the other wrong or convert then that is not a good way to me. i think it helps to know the person a little bit, but some will debate about anything & everything, all the time, at any time, with anyone & everyone.

that is about right. "no it is not."
it goes like this. "no, it goes like this."
yes it does!
what do you mean by that? "i dont mean anything."

do you still have wood for sale? "i never sold any wood"
that is not what you said!

prove it! "you prove it!"

if it gets like that, forget the whole thing. but it can still be comical.

(reminds me of the proof of God topics)