Debate or argument? - Page 3

skysidhe · 05-28-2007, 08:54 AM

I refuse to respond to another $#%#$ poll!

<j/k>

classicman · 02-16-2008, 02:13 PM

bump

I found it interesting that rob had the last post in this thread - perhaps I should have left it that way.

DanaC · 02-16-2008, 06:44 PM

I've only just noticed that Rk's user account doesn't exist anymore. Thought he'd just vanished. Did he delete his account?

classicman · 02-16-2008, 06:59 PM

That is odd. I think that changed since I posted earlier.

BrianR · 02-16-2008, 07:45 PM

How about a proper debate?

You know, one with rules and referees?

Set up a forum for the debate, with the refs the rest of the cellar. AGree to rules of the debate (no ad hominem attacks etc) and then stick to them, if one of the participants breaks the rules, the debate is over and that person is declared the loser.

We could even keep stats... take bets etc! LOL, it could be FUN!

skysidhe · 02-16-2008, 10:23 PM

ok, sounds good smooth. Good points in all four paragraphs.

02-17-2008, 03:51 AM

One often hears people say [words to the effect]:

......"Let's consider, just for the sake of argument, ..."

Yet, I don't recall anyone saying:

......"Let's consider, just for the sake of debate, ..."

Hmmmm.
Monty Python's Flying Circus - Argument Clinic.

Drax · 02-17-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBoxes

Monty Python's Flying Circus - Argument Clinic.

View Poll Results: Would you like to see more or less argument and debate in the Cellar?
More argument, less debate	0	0%
More debate, less argument	16	55.17%
More of both	3	10.34%
Less of both	3	10.34%
Things are fine as they are	4	13.79%
I still don't understand the difference	0	0%
I refuse to respond to another $#%#$ poll!	3	10.34%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

02-16-2008, 02:13 PM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	bump I found it interesting that rob had the last post in this thread - perhaps I should have left it that way. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

02-16-2008, 06:59 PM	#4
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	That is odd. I think that changed since I posted earlier. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

02-16-2008, 07:45 PM	#5
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	How about a proper debate? You know, one with rules and referees? Set up a forum for the debate, with the refs the rest of the cellar. AGree to rules of the debate (no ad hominem attacks etc) and then stick to them, if one of the participants breaks the rules, the debate is over and that person is declared the loser. We could even keep stats... take bets etc! LOL, it could be FUN! __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

02-17-2008, 03:51 AM	#7
NoBoxes Guest Posts: n/a	Things that make you go "Hmmmm." One often hears people say [words to the effect]: ......"Let's consider, just for the sake of argument, ..." Yet, I don't recall anyone saying: ......"Let's consider, just for the sake of *debate*, ..." Hmmmm. Monty Python's Flying Circus - Argument Clinic.

05-28-2007, 08:54 AM	#1
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I refuse to respond to another $#%#$ poll! <j/k>

02-16-2008, 06:44 PM	#3
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I've only just noticed that Rk's user account doesn't exist anymore. Thought he'd just vanished. Did he delete his account?

02-16-2008, 10:23 PM	#6
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	ok, sounds good smooth. Good points in all four paragraphs.

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