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"Hereonin, let 'Mac' represent any non-Mac PC and let 'PC' represent any Mac PC." I am defending 'Mac PC's over 'non-Mac PC's, as per the resolution. Thus, I am defending PCs over Macs, according to my opponent's above quote. I offer these 3 contentions: (C1) Macs lack the customizability that PCs offer, (C2) Macs rip ... | 0 | Nails |
"Hereonin, let 'Mac' represent any non-Mac PC and let 'PC' represent any Mac PC."
I am defending 'Mac PC's over 'non-Mac PC's, as per the resolution. Thus, I am defending PCs over Macs, according to my opponent's above quote.
I offer these 3 contentions:
(C1) Macs lack the customizability that PC... | Technology | 0 | Be-It-Resolved-That-a-Non-Mac-PC-is-better-than-a-Mac-PC/1/ | 7,649 |
I'm glad we got that settled and out of the way. I honestly thought PRO would pull that one sentence out in the last round or something to try to win. Well, with that cleared up, hopefully we can have a meaningful debate. <> Contention 1 : Versatility <> Mac's can run eith Mac OS or Windows OS. Unfortunately, the same ... | 0 | Nails |
I'm glad we got that settled and out of the way. I honestly thought PRO would pull that one sentence out in the last round or something to try to win. Well, with that cleared up, hopefully we can have a meaningful debate.
<> Contention 1 : Versatility <>
Mac's can run eith Mac OS or Windows OS. Unfortu... | Technology | 1 | Be-It-Resolved-That-a-Non-Mac-PC-is-better-than-a-Mac-PC/1/ | 7,650 |
--"Good evening, I am going to keep it short and sweet." No he isn't, he typed over 6,000 characters. <> Contention 1 : Versatility <> --"Although it is true that you can't legally run Mac OS X EASILY on a PC, it is possible." It requires a very complicated installation process and a deep knowledge of computer programm... | 0 | Nails |
--"Good evening, I am going to keep it short and sweet."
No he isn't, he typed over 6,000 characters.
<> Contention 1 : Versatility <>
--"Although it is true that you can't legally run Mac OS X EASILY on a PC, it is possible."
It requires a very complicated installation process and a deep k... | Technology | 2 | Be-It-Resolved-That-a-Non-Mac-PC-is-better-than-a-Mac-PC/1/ | 7,651 |
All right...I'll play the devil's advocate. Racist: is one who believes that inherent differences among the various human races determine inferiority or superiority. The reason why it is OK to be a racist is the same reason why it is OK to believe in anything. Racism by definition is a belief, and like all beliefs, a p... | 0 | Bitz |
All right…I'll play the devil's advocate.
Racist: is one who believes that inherent differences among the various human races determine inferiority or superiority.
The reason why it is OK to be a racist is the same reason why it is OK to believe in anything. Racism by definition is a belief, and like a... | News | 0 | Being-Racist-is-okay/1/ | 7,763 |
Since this debate is going nowhere, here's some entertainment on the topic: <URL>... <URL>... | 0 | Bitz |
Since this debate is going nowhere, here's some entertainment on the topic:
http://youtube.com...
http://13gb.com... | News | 2 | Being-Racist-is-okay/1/ | 7,764 |
The logic is pretty simple 1) It is okay to believe in anything you want to believe in, as long as you don't harm anyone else. 2) Racism is a belief 3) You don't have to harm others in order to be a racist Therefore, it is okay to be a racist. Please don't debate me in the comment section ;) | 0 | Bitz |
The logic is pretty simple
1) It is okay to believe in anything you want to believe in, as long as you don't harm anyone else.
2) Racism is a belief
3) You don't have to harm others in order to be a racist
Therefore, it is okay to be a racist.
Please don't debate me in the comment sec... | News | 4 | Being-Racist-is-okay/1/ | 7,765 |
First i would like to say. Tell me why it is okay to hate other cultures and other poeple with different beliefs and skin color? | 0 | xxHellogoodbyexx |
First i would like to say. Tell me why it is okay to hate other cultures and other poeple with different beliefs and skin color? | News | 0 | Being-Racist-is-okay/1/ | 7,766 |
Just let me open with this: I am not anti-Britain. This is simply a devil's advocate debate. Let's go! | 0 | Stottinator |
Just let me open with this: I am not anti-Britain. This is simply a devil's advocate debate.
Let's go! | Politics | 0 | Being-proud-of-our-country-Great-Britain./1/ | 7,900 |
Hello there comrade Stottinator. I shall be challenging my dear contender to a debate. The topic will be about nationalism. As pro, I am arguing for reasons to be proud of our country and that our country is great, whereas con will be arguing the opposite (though not necessarily against Britain). Round 1 is acceptance ... | 0 | zommunist |
Hello there comrade Stottinator. I shall be challenging my dear contender to a debate. The topic will be about nationalism. As pro, I am arguing for reasons to be proud of our country and that our country is great, whereas con will be arguing the opposite (though not necessarily against Britain). Round 1 is acc... | Politics | 0 | Being-proud-of-our-country-Great-Britain./1/ | 7,901 |
I am not saying that my opponent is anti-Britain, but I do know that he is not proud of her. Now allow me to start... Britain is my country, and she is a great nation. We have the best scientific minds, from Faraday to Newton to Hawking. As a result, many great discoveries such as calculus, gravitation, electromagnetis... | 0 | zommunist |
I am not saying that my opponent is anti-Britain, but I do know that he is not proud of her. Now allow me to start... Britain is my country, and she is a great nation. We have the best scientific minds, from Faraday to Newton to Hawking. As a result, many great discoveries such as calculus, gravitation, electro... | Politics | 1 | Being-proud-of-our-country-Great-Britain./1/ | 7,902 |
Extending my argument... I shall reserve this round for my opponent | 0 | zommunist |
Extending my argument... I shall reserve this round for my opponent | Politics | 2 | Being-proud-of-our-country-Great-Britain./1/ | 7,903 |
I conclude thus | 0 | zommunist |
I conclude thus | Politics | 3 | Being-proud-of-our-country-Great-Britain./1/ | 7,904 |
what about physical proof? i have never seen a PHOTOGRAPH of god. take the bible for example. a man comes back to life, and there was a talking SNAKE! have you ever met someone who has died, and come back to life? the bible is over thirty four hundred years old. it could have easily been destroyed and changed to meet r... | 0 | bashgod |
what about physical proof? i have never seen a PHOTOGRAPH of god. take the bible for example. a man comes back to life, and there was a talking SNAKE! have you ever met someone who has died, and come back to life? the bible is over thirty four hundred years old. it could have easily been destroyed and changed to ... | Religion | 0 | Belief-In-God-is-Logical/1/ | 7,909 |
If God doesn't exist, then many won't find logical significance for truth and belief in God assures better societal protections and interpersonal relations. If God does exist, truth has logical significance and belief in God is true, and thus is valuable to society. (Please do not equate state religion, i.e. Catholic E... | 0 | JCtheJetPlane |
If God doesn't exist, then many won't find logical significance for truth and belief in God assures better societal protections and interpersonal relations.
If God does exist, truth has logical significance and belief in God is true, and thus is valuable to society.
(Please do not equate state religion, i... | People | 0 | Belief-in-God-is-better-for-society/1/ | 7,923 |
I accept the debate. As BoP is on Pro, I will wait for him to post an argument in Round 2. | 0 | tejretics |
I accept the debate. As BoP is on Pro, I will wait for him to post an argument in Round 2. | People | 0 | Belief-in-God-is-better-for-society/1/ | 7,924 |
My opponent has not presented his positive case. Nonetheless, I shall construct a negative case detailing why belief in God can be harmful to society. Negative Case: Belief in God can be harmful to society To begin my negative case, I must first define religion. Religion is defined as "an organized system of beliefs, r... | 0 | tejretics |
My opponent has not presented his positive case. Nonetheless, I shall construct a negative case detailing why belief in God can be harmful to society. Negative Case: Belief in God can be harmful to society To begin my negative case, I must first define religion. Religion is defined as "an organized system of b... | People | 1 | Belief-in-God-is-better-for-society/1/ | 7,925 |
I extend all my arguments from Round 2. | 0 | tejretics |
I extend all my arguments from Round 2. | People | 2 | Belief-in-God-is-better-for-society/1/ | 7,926 |
Reasons for Victory Conduct Pro forfeited all their arguments, posting only one argument of three lines. This forfeiture results in my better conduct. Sources I used the only sources in the debate, from analyses of terrorism caused by religion (Bruce Hoffman, Mark Juergensmeyer, John Arquilla, Brian Jenkins, Michele Za... | 0 | tejretics |
Reasons for Victory Conduct Pro forfeited all their arguments, posting only one argument of three lines. This forfeiture results in my better conduct. Sources I used the only sources in the debate, from analyses of terrorism caused by religion (Bruce Hoffman, Mark Juergensmeyer, John... | People | 3 | Belief-in-God-is-better-for-society/1/ | 7,927 |
I accept and will be arguing that the Big Mac is in fact the best burger at McDonald's. Before we begin I would like to clarify some terms. Burger (short for Hamburger): a flat, usually round cake of finely chopped beef that is cooked and served usually in a roll or bun. <URL>... So by arguing for the "chicken 'n' chee... | 0 | Kirigaya-Kazuto |
I accept and will be arguing that the Big Mac is in fact the best burger at McDonald's. Before we begin I would like to clarify some terms. Burger (short for Hamburger): a flat, usually round cake of finely chopped beef that is cooked and served usually in a roll or bun. http://www.merriam-webster.com... ... | Funny | 0 | Best-Burger-at-McDonalds/1/ | 8,012 |
Rebuttals There are many issues wrong with Pro's statements. To begin with a "handburger" is actually a resturant as seen here. <URL>... ; Secondly my oppponent has changed their arguments twice in their round. They had originally stated that they would be arguing for the "chicken 'n' cheese" sandwich. In their argumen... | 0 | Kirigaya-Kazuto |
Rebuttals There are many issues wrong with Pro's statements. To begin with a "handburger" is actually a resturant as seen here. http://www.thehandburger.com... ; Secondly my oppponent has changed their arguments twice in their round. They had originally stated that they would be arguing for the "chicken 'n' ... | Funny | 1 | Best-Burger-at-McDonalds/1/ | 8,013 |
I have succesfully showed the flaws in Pro's arguments while he has left all of mine unchallenged. Please Vote Con | 0 | Kirigaya-Kazuto |
I have succesfully showed the flaws in Pro's arguments while he has left all of mine unchallenged.
Please Vote Con | Funny | 3 | Best-Burger-at-McDonalds/1/ | 8,014 |
What is the best burger sold at fast food giant McDonalds. For this argument I will fight for the chicken 'n' cheese burger. Round 1 for acceptence | 0 | dullagamur |
What is the best burger sold at fast food giant McDonalds. For this argument I will fight for the chicken 'n' cheese burger. Round 1 for acceptence | Funny | 0 | Best-Burger-at-McDonalds/1/ | 8,015 |
First of, I would like to point out some alternate definitions of the word burger. the Cambridge dictionary defines burger as meat and other foods pressed into a round flat shape and fried. <URL>... ; also, acording to wiktionary, a similar sandwitch to a handburger can still be called a burger <URL>... ; As such I am ... | 0 | dullagamur |
First of, I would like to point out some alternate definitions of the word burger. the Cambridge dictionary defines burger as meat and other foods pressed into a round flat shape and fried. http://dictionary.cambridge.org... ; also, acording to wiktionary, a similar sandwitch to a handburger can still b... | Funny | 1 | Best-Burger-at-McDonalds/1/ | 8,016 |
You didnt finish one of your jokes... Here are some that are a lot better than yours Some people can walk on water, Chuck norris can swim on land Afghanistan has no weapons of mass destruction; Chuck norris lives in America Chuck norris doesnt belive in god. God believes in Chuck Norris Chuck norris can judge a book by... | 0 | Switchlapse |
You didnt finish one of your jokes...
Here are some that are a lot better than yours
Some people can walk on water, Chuck norris can swim on land
Afghanistan has no weapons of mass destruction; Chuck norris lives in America
Chuck norris doesnt belive in god. God believes in Chuck Norris
Chuck nor... | Entertainment | 0 | Best-Chuck-Norris-Jokes/1/ | 8,018 |
my second argument means that Chuck Norris is the only weapon of mass destruction- 1)Chuck Norris can divide by zero 2)Chuck norris knows the last number of pi 3)Chuck norris can kill two stones with one bird 4)Chuck norris can unscramble eggs 5)Chuck norris can do a wheelie on a unicycle | 0 | Switchlapse |
my second argument means that Chuck Norris is the only weapon of mass destruction-
1)Chuck Norris can divide by zero
2)Chuck norris knows the last number of pi
3)Chuck norris can kill two stones with one bird
4)Chuck norris can unscramble eggs
5)Chuck norris can do a wheelie on a unicycle | Entertainment | 1 | Best-Chuck-Norris-Jokes/1/ | 8,019 |
Chuck Norris war! remember, only 5 jokes! 1. Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried!! 2. Chuck Norris does not hunt because the word hunting infers the probability of failure. Chuck Norris goes killing!! 3. If you can see Chuck Norris, he can see you. If you can't see Chuck Norris you may be only s... | 1 | haxandrew |
Chuck Norris war! remember, only 5 jokes!
1. Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried!!
2. Chuck Norris does not hunt because the word hunting infers the probability of failure. Chuck Norris goes killing!!
3. If you can see Chuck Norris, he can see you. If you can't see Chuck Norris you... | Entertainment | 0 | Best-Chuck-Norris-Jokes/1/ | 8,020 |
...no signs of life there! Sorry about that, no more characters left. Your second joke makes no sense. Here are even better ones 1. Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits. 2. Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice. 3. Chuck Norris will never have a heart attack. His heart isn't nearly foolish enough to attack him. 4. ... | 1 | haxandrew |
...no signs of life there!
Sorry about that, no more characters left. Your second joke makes no sense.
Here are even better ones
1. Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.
2. Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice.
3. Chuck Norris will never have a heart attack. His heart isn't nearly foolish enoug... | Entertainment | 1 | Best-Chuck-Norris-Jokes/1/ | 8,021 |
I accept! :D | 0 | Beachgirly |
I accept! :D | Entertainment | 0 | Best-Family-Guy-joke-wins/1/ | 8,024 |
I dt know how to put in the videos so yeah... where louis has peter face down on the carpet and is shouting to peter ' tell me you love eating red carpet' then quagmire hears from outside and faints immediately!!! | 0 | Beachgirly |
I dt know how to put in the videos so yeah...
where louis has peter face down on the carpet and is shouting to peter ' tell me you love eating red carpet' then quagmire hears from outside and faints immediately!!! | Entertainment | 1 | Best-Family-Guy-joke-wins/1/ | 8,025 |
ohhh! :I thanks | 0 | Beachgirly |
ohhh! :I thanks | Entertainment | 2 | Best-Family-Guy-joke-wins/1/ | 8,026 |
haha! this "debate" was a bust lol :) | 0 | Beachgirly |
haha! this "debate" was a bust lol :) | Entertainment | 4 | Best-Family-Guy-joke-wins/1/ | 8,027 |
Lets do it. | 0 | MarquisX |
Lets do it. | Entertainment | 0 | Best-Joke/1/ | 8,040 |
The other day I was sitting in a resturant and I noticed all of the waiters had spoons in thier front pockets. So I flagged one down and I asked him"Hey what's with the spoon?" And he says to me"Oh our restaurant has hired consultants and the consultants say 2 out of every 5 people eating will drop a spoon. So in order... | 0 | MarquisX |
The other day I was sitting in a resturant and I noticed all of the waiters had spoons in thier front pockets. So I flagged one down and I asked him"Hey what's with the spoon?" And he says to me"Oh our restaurant has hired consultants and the consultants say 2 out of every 5 people eating will drop a spoon. So in ... | Entertainment | 1 | Best-Joke/1/ | 8,041 |
Two guys are drinking at a bar. The first says "Do you ever start thinking about something, and when you go to talk, you say something you don't mean?" The Second guy says "Yeah, I was at the airport buying plane tickets, and the chick behind the counter had these huge tits, and instead of asking her for 'two tickets t... | 0 | MarquisX |
Two guys are drinking at a bar. The first says "Do you ever start thinking about something, and when you go to talk, you say something you don't mean?" The Second guy says "Yeah, I was at the airport buying plane tickets, and the chick behind the counter had these huge tits, and instead of asking her for 'two tick... | Entertainment | 2 | Best-Joke/1/ | 8,042 |
I've seen this done before and since all I have so far are serious debates, I figure I ought to have a relaxed one for once. How this debate works: Round one is acceptance. Round two each person posts one joke. It may be a joke of any kind, so long as it is funny. Round three each person posts a second joke. Same rules... | 0 | Zaradi |
I've seen this done before and since all I have so far are serious debates, I figure I ought to have a relaxed one for once. How this debate works: Round one is acceptance. Round two each person posts one joke. It may be a joke of any kind, so long as it is funny. Round three each person posts a second joke. S... | Entertainment | 0 | Best-Joke/1/ | 8,043 |
A man gets pulled over by the police for speeding ten miles over the speed limit. The cop approaches the car and taps on the window. The driver reluctantly rolls down the window and says "I have a gun in the glove box compartment and a dead body in the trunk". The police officer looks confused and says "Excuse me?" The... | 0 | Zaradi |
A man gets pulled over by the police for speeding ten miles over the speed limit. The cop approaches the car and taps on the window. The driver reluctantly rolls down the window and says "I have a gun in the glove box compartment and a dead body in the trunk". The police officer looks confused and says "E... | Entertainment | 1 | Best-Joke/1/ | 8,044 |
Three men, a doctor, a lawyer, and a biker were sitting in a bar talking over a few drinks. After a sip of his Martini, the doctor said, "You know, tomorrow is my anniversary. I bought my wife a diamond ring and a new Mercedes. I figure if she doesn't like the diamond ring, then at least she will like the Mercedes, and... | 0 | Zaradi |
Three men, a doctor, a lawyer, and a biker were sitting in a bar talking over a few drinks. After a sip of his Martini, the doctor said, "You know, tomorrow is my anniversary. I bought my wife a diamond ring and a new Mercedes. I figure if she doesn't like the diamond ring, then at least she will like the ... | Entertainment | 2 | Best-Joke/1/ | 8,045 |
Superman can easily be defeated with Kryptonite, which batman has. | 0 | DebateNinja |
Superman can easily be defeated with Kryptonite, which batman has. | TV | 0 | Best-Superhero-Superman/1/ | 8,102 |
The game is simple. The person who posts the best Youtube videos wins. Try to respond quickly and have the videos ready beforehand. Also, keep the videos relatively clean. I'll begin. Be sure to read the ending credits. | 0 | Chestertonian |
The game is simple. The person who posts the best Youtube videos wins. Try to respond quickly and have the videos ready beforehand. Also, keep the videos relatively clean. I'll begin.
Be sure to read the ending credits. | Entertainment | 0 | Best-Youtube-Videos/1/ | 8,116 |
The game is simple. The person who posts the best Youtube videos wins. Try to respond quickly and have the videos ready beforehand. Also, keep the videos relatively clean. I'll begin. | 0 | Chestertonian |
The game is simple. The person who posts the best Youtube videos wins. Try to respond quickly and have the videos ready beforehand. Also, keep the videos relatively clean. I'll begin. | Entertainment | 0 | Best-Youtube-Videos/2/ | 8,117 |
I'm not going to bother posting a video if my opponent won't even respond. | 0 | Chestertonian |
I'm not going to bother posting a video if my opponent won't even respond. | Entertainment | 2 | Best-Youtube-Videos/2/ | 8,118 |
The Titanic The notebook Green mile Most heart felt films ever made! anyone care to debate why they might not be ;d be nice! | 0 | KadieBobx |
The Titanic
The notebook
Green mile
Most heart felt films ever made!
anyone care to debate why they might not be ;d
be nice! | Entertainment | 0 | Best-heartfelt-films/1/ | 8,142 |
Many people have complained about the restrictive nature of my previous arguments for the proper legality of bestiality. Said restrictions were necessary to make a positive case since in reality the default is that something should be legal and acceptable until proven otherwise. This debate is a chance for those who th... | 0 | ADreamOfLiberty |
Many people have complained about the restrictive nature of my previous arguments for the proper legality of bestiality. Said restrictions were necessary to make a positive case since in reality the default is that something should be legal and acceptable until proven otherwise. This debate is a chance for those... | Society | 0 | Bestiality-should-be-illegal/1/ | 8,195 |
Well we just went from a four round debate to a three round. The first round for you was not just acceptance you were supposed to make your case. You can use round two for that. If you are wondering what case you're supposed to be making ask about it in comments or PM. | 0 | ADreamOfLiberty |
Well we just went from a four round debate to a three round. The first round for you was not just acceptance you were supposed to make your case. You can use round two for that. If you are wondering what case you're supposed to be making ask about it in comments or PM. | Society | 1 | Bestiality-should-be-illegal/1/ | 8,196 |
"I feel very sorry (and stupid) for screwing this up." It's all good, I have a feeling this site's structure serves only to validate a sense of propriety that is in fact totally hollow in any case. "All sexual-relations/mariage should be legal between consenting adults. However, animals cannot consent, are not easily d... | 0 | ADreamOfLiberty |
"I feel very sorry (and stupid) for screwing this up." It's all good, I have a feeling this site's structure serves only to validate a sense of propriety that is in fact totally hollow in any case. "All sexual-relations/mariage should be legal between consenting adults. However, animals cannot cons... | Society | 2 | Bestiality-should-be-illegal/1/ | 8,197 |
-- | 0 | ADreamOfLiberty |
-- | Society | 4 | Bestiality-should-be-illegal/1/ | 8,198 |
I beleive that animals, being slaves to humans, have no rights against sex acts- and therefore there should not be laws against sex acts between a man and his property, whatever that property might be. | 0 | DucoNihilum |
I beleive that animals, being slaves to humans, have no rights against sex acts- and therefore there should not be laws against sex acts between a man and his property, whatever that property might be. | Politics | 0 | Bestiality-should-be-legal-so-long-as-permission-is-given-by-the-owner-of-the-pet-or-animal./1/ | 8,208 |
There are major differences between animals and people. The simple fact that animals can feel pain does not mean we can or should afford them rights- every mildly complex living creature (even plants) react to 'pain'. Should we all die from lack of food? After all, wouldn't killing an animal, plant, insect, etc be a fo... | 0 | DucoNihilum |
There are major differences between animals and people. The simple fact that animals can feel pain does not mean we can or should afford them rights- every mildly complex living creature (even plants) react to 'pain'. Should we all die from lack of food? After all, wouldn't killing an animal, plant, insect, etc be... | Politics | 1 | Bestiality-should-be-legal-so-long-as-permission-is-given-by-the-owner-of-the-pet-or-animal./1/ | 8,209 |
Pain is simply a method by which an organism communicates with itself distress- while plants might not feel the same 'pain' we do, they still feel distress when harmed. Plants act to move away from harm and toward good, and have methods of trying to defend themselves from harm. You seem to misunderstand the very concep... | 0 | DucoNihilum |
Pain is simply a method by which an organism communicates with itself distress- while plants might not feel the same 'pain' we do, they still feel distress when harmed. Plants act to move away from harm and toward good, and have methods of trying to defend themselves from harm.
You seem to misunderstand the ... | Politics | 3 | Bestiality-should-be-legal-so-long-as-permission-is-given-by-the-owner-of-the-pet-or-animal./1/ | 8,210 |
Animals may be "property", but your argument assumes that there is no difference between an animal and a car, or a computer, and therefore they are deserving of some rights, especially where bestiality is concerned. First and foremost, and animal is a living thing that can feel pain, and other emotions too depending on... | 0 | Miserlou |
Animals may be "property", but your argument assumes that there is no difference between an animal and a car, or a computer, and therefore they are deserving of some rights, especially where bestiality is concerned.
First and foremost, and animal is a living thing that can feel pain, and other emotions too d... | Politics | 0 | Bestiality-should-be-legal-so-long-as-permission-is-given-by-the-owner-of-the-pet-or-animal./1/ | 8,211 |
The "pain" felt by plants is not analogous to the pain felt by animals. Plants have a system of nerves that allow them to react to outside forces, but they do not feel the unpleasant sensation of pain that humans and animals do. If I hit a dog and then hit a human both would have similar reactions; crying out, moving a... | 0 | Miserlou |
The "pain" felt by plants is not analogous to the pain felt by animals. Plants have a system of nerves that allow them to react to outside forces, but they do not feel the unpleasant sensation of pain that humans and animals do. If I hit a dog and then hit a human both would have similar reactions; crying out, mov... | Politics | 1 | Bestiality-should-be-legal-so-long-as-permission-is-given-by-the-owner-of-the-pet-or-animal./1/ | 8,212 |
Given the forfeit, my argument remains the same- animals do have rights and bestiality is a violation of those. | 0 | Miserlou |
Given the forfeit, my argument remains the same- animals do have rights and bestiality is a violation of those. | Politics | 2 | Bestiality-should-be-legal-so-long-as-permission-is-given-by-the-owner-of-the-pet-or-animal./1/ | 8,213 |
I do not misunderstand the very concept of rights. Humans have rights over each other- my parents have certain rights over me until I turn eighteen; rights over my bank account, where I go to school, anything that requires parental consent. At the same time, my parents are responsible if I do something wrong; if a mino... | 0 | Miserlou |
I do not misunderstand the very concept of rights. Humans have rights over each other- my parents have certain rights over me until I turn eighteen; rights over my bank account, where I go to school, anything that requires parental consent. At the same time, my parents are responsible if I do something wrong; if a... | Politics | 3 | Bestiality-should-be-legal-so-long-as-permission-is-given-by-the-owner-of-the-pet-or-animal./1/ | 8,214 |
I say Ironman | 0 | DragonX |
I say Ironman | Arts | 0 | Better-tech-Batman-or-Ironman/1/ | 8,224 |
Here why Batman's tech has been ripped by ordinary villlans such as Bane & killer crock most of the villans have been able to handle his utility belt meaning that it's not as effective as Ironman's armor. Ironman's regular Armor was able to hurt Galactus in the comic in galactus vs Marvel Superheroes.WWW.Youtube.com?Ga... | 0 | DragonX |
Here why Batman's tech has been ripped by ordinary villlans such as Bane & killer crock most of the villans have been able to handle his utility belt meaning that it's not as effective as Ironman's armor. Ironman's regular Armor was able to hurt Galactus in the comic in galactus vs Marvel Superheroes.WWW.Youtube.c... | Arts | 1 | Better-tech-Batman-or-Ironman/1/ | 8,225 |
I accept. What *specific* arguments do you raise for the credibility of the Bible? What *specific* arguments do you raise against the credibility of Darwin's evolution-related books? | 0 | FuzzyCatPotato |
I accept. What *specific* arguments do you raise for the credibility of the Bible? What *specific* arguments do you raise against the credibility of Darwin's evolution-related books? | Philosophy | 0 | Bible-is-more-credible/1/ | 8,263 |
Pro has forfeited Round 2, but has not yet fulfilled their BOP. To nominally fulfill my BOP: Many Biblical prophecies have not been fulfilled [1]. Hence, the Bible is untrustworthy. [1] <URL>... | 0 | FuzzyCatPotato |
Pro has forfeited Round 2, but has not yet fulfilled their BOP.
To nominally fulfill my BOP:
Many Biblical prophecies have not been fulfilled [1]. Hence, the Bible is untrustworthy.
[1] http://rationalwiki.org... | Philosophy | 1 | Bible-is-more-credible/1/ | 8,264 |
Pro's forfeited every forfeitable round, and failed to fulfill their BOP while they're at it. Vote Con. | 0 | FuzzyCatPotato |
Pro's forfeited every forfeitable round, and failed to fulfill their BOP while they're at it. Vote Con. | Philosophy | 2 | Bible-is-more-credible/1/ | 8,265 |
The Christian Bible is ridden with an abundance of contradictions. This also can be considered as viable proof to the belief that the material of the Bible cannot be a "perfect" source to the truth, history, and spiritual guidance. These contradictions are obvious, proving that the Bible for the most part is an ancient... | 0 | TransparentAna |
The Christian Bible is ridden with an abundance of contradictions. This also can be considered as viable proof to the belief that the material of the Bible cannot be a "perfect" source to the truth, history, and spiritual guidance. These contradictions are obvious, proving that the Bible for the most part is an an... | Religion | 0 | Biblical-Contradictions/1/ | 8,269 |
1. Most of the Bible was written pre-Christian: Believers in Christ were first called Christian in the Book of Acts. Therefore this debate has two parts- a. The 'contradictions' before Antioch Example: 1 Chronicles 21:1 and 2 Samuel 24:1 In the 1 Chronicles verse Satan initiates the census. In the 2 Samuel verse it is ... | 0 | pivot |
1. Most of the Bible was written pre-Christian:
Believers in Christ were first called Christian in the Book of Acts. Therefore this debate has two parts-
a. The 'contradictions' before Antioch
Example: 1 Chronicles 21:1 and 2 Samuel 24:1
In the 1 Chronicles verse Satan initiates the census. In the 2 Sa... | Religion | 0 | Biblical-Contradictions/1/ | 8,270 |
2 It is not that the Bible cannot be "perfect" as the Instigator states. It is the people who cannot be "perfect". Therefore the Law of Moses has convicted the people. "But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, an... | 0 | pivot |
2 It is not that the Bible cannot be "perfect" as the Instigator states. It is the people who cannot be "perfect". Therefore the Law of Moses has convicted the people.
"But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inwar... | Religion | 1 | Biblical-Contradictions/1/ | 8,271 |
There is only one contradiction in the Bible. This contradiction cannot be solved by human means. No human being has the wisdom to bring these two concepts together- Human sacrifice The sinless nature of Christ | 0 | pivot |
There is only one contradiction in the Bible. This contradiction cannot be solved by human means. No human being has the wisdom to bring these two concepts together-
Human sacrifice
The sinless nature of Christ | Religion | 2 | Biblical-Contradictions/1/ | 8,272 |
Rounds: 1st: Acceptance only. 2nd: Opening arguments only. 3rd: Both rebuttals and new arguments. 4th: Rebuttals only. 5th: Summaries only. | 0 | FuzzyCatPotato |
Rounds: 1st: Acceptance only. 2nd: Opening arguments only. 3rd: Both rebuttals and new arguments. 4th: Rebuttals only. 5th: Summaries only. | Religion | 0 | Biblical-Creationism-is-Incorrect/3/ | 8,278 |
I thank my opponent for accepting this debate. --- 21PA: Falsifiability Biblical Creationism is not science, but religion; if it has no basis in science and fact, then there is no reason to believe it (outside of faith, which is also flawed). Biblical Creationism is unfalsifiable. Why? Because whenever an evolutionist ... | 0 | FuzzyCatPotato |
I thank my opponent for accepting this debate.
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21PA: Falsifiability
Biblical Creationism is not science, but religion; if it has no basis in science and fact, then there is no reason to believe it (outside of faith, which is also flawed).
Biblical Creationism is unfalsifiable... | Religion | 1 | Biblical-Creationism-is-Incorrect/3/ | 8,279 |
2P1: " Well, first off, the violin is an instrument where you have to find the correct note on the fingerboard, without any frets or indication of where the notes are. You have to get the notes in tune also, and that is not as easy as some other instruments. Most music for the violin is played extremely fast, with many... | 0 | FuzzyCatPotato |
2P1: " Well, first off, the violin is an instrument where you have to find the correct note on the fingerboard, without any frets or indication of where the notes are. You have to get the notes in tune also, and that is not as easy as some other instruments. Most music for the violin is played extremely fast, ... | Religion | 2 | Biblical-Creationism-is-Incorrect/3/ | 8,280 |
My opponent, who is currently engaged in another debate about the difficulty of playing the violin, appears to have posted the wrong argument in this debate. I won't hold it against him/her, and judges should not necessarily. However, there still remains no argument for Biblical Creationism from the Negative, even when... | 0 | FuzzyCatPotato |
My opponent, who is currently engaged in another debate about the difficulty of playing the violin, appears to have posted the wrong argument in this debate.
I won't hold it against him/her, and judges should not necessarily.
However, there still remains no argument for Biblical Creationism from the Ne... | Religion | 3 | Biblical-Creationism-is-Incorrect/3/ | 8,281 |
My opponent forfeited the only round in which my opponent could have provided any evidence against my case. My case stands, my opponent's violin-playing skills not to the contrary. Vote Pro. Thank you. | 0 | FuzzyCatPotato |
My opponent forfeited the only round in which my opponent could have provided any evidence against my case. My case stands, my opponent's violin-playing skills not to the contrary. Vote Pro. Thank you. | Religion | 4 | Biblical-Creationism-is-Incorrect/3/ | 8,282 |
I accept, and the funny thing is, my name is Samuel too lol | 0 | nerf4sh |
I accept, and the funny thing is, my name is Samuel too lol | Religion | 0 | Biblical-Creationism-is-Incorrect/3/ | 8,283 |
Well, first off, the violin is an instrument where you have to find the correct note on the fingerboard, without any frets or indication of where the notes are. You have to get the notes in tune also, and that is not as easy as some other instruments. Most music for the violin is played extremely fast, with many notes ... | 0 | nerf4sh |
Well, first off, the violin is an instrument where you have to find the correct note on the fingerboard, without any frets or indication of where the notes are. You have to get the notes in tune also, and that is not as easy as some other instruments. Most music for the violin is played extremely fast, with many n... | Religion | 1 | Biblical-Creationism-is-Incorrect/3/ | 8,284 |
Sorry man, I actually didn't mean to do that. I posted that in the wrong debate | 0 | nerf4sh |
Sorry man, I actually didn't mean to do that. I posted that in the wrong debate | Religion | 2 | Biblical-Creationism-is-Incorrect/3/ | 8,285 |
Well there are three problems with your opening argument... >>"How can all matter came from an explosion that occurred from something that is a square centimeter." This is not true. We have no idea how big the mass of the universe was prior to the big bang. However, it is estimated that the mass of our sun would have b... | 0 | JustCallMeTarzan |
Well there are three problems with your opening argument...
>>"How can all matter came from an explosion that occurred from something that is a square centimeter."
This is not true. We have no idea how big the mass of the universe was prior to the big bang. However, it is estimated that the mass of our... | Science | 0 | Big-Bang-Theory/1/ | 8,321 |
This round was forfeited because my opponent has no argument against cold hard science. Sometimes the truth hurts. | 0 | JustCallMeTarzan |
This round was forfeited because my opponent has no argument against cold hard science. Sometimes the truth hurts. | Science | 2 | Big-Bang-Theory/1/ | 8,322 |
Well I'm devastated.... I'm not sure what to say. Con opens with some questions, and no real arguments. I provide 3 solid pieces of evidence to refute his claims (or really opinions...). Seems pretty clear which way this went. | 0 | JustCallMeTarzan |
Well I'm devastated.... I'm not sure what to say. Con opens with some questions, and no real arguments. I provide 3 solid pieces of evidence to refute his claims (or really opinions...).
Seems pretty clear which way this went. | Science | 4 | Big-Bang-Theory/1/ | 8,323 |
How can all matter came from an explosion that occurred from something that is a square centimeter. And if this is true and the universe is still expanding, how do constellations still in perfect form for thousands of years. Wouldn't they be expanding as well? | 0 | RightwingHero |
How can all matter came from an explosion that occurred from something that is a square centimeter. And if this is true and the universe is still expanding, how do constellations still in perfect form for thousands of years. Wouldn't they be expanding as well? | Science | 0 | Big-Bang-Theory/1/ | 8,324 |
I think that if countries have the technology to create Bio Genetically Engineered Humans should be legal and that those countries should do so for nation security and for the War On Terror! Disagree...? (P.S) yeah pretty much exactly what they do on Halo lol | 0 | KIP |
I think that if countries have the technology to create Bio Genetically Engineered Humans should be legal and that those countries should do so for nation security and for the War On Terror! Disagree...?
(P.S) yeah pretty much exactly what they do on Halo lol | Technology | 0 | Bio-Genetically-Engineered-Humans-Used-For-War/1/ | 8,394 |
I think that i didn't specify my opening argument with enough specifics to properly base my argument on. of course if you bio genetically engineer humans, specific condition and requirements must be present. These conditions and requirements that would have to be present could be... - The child that is to be voluntaril... | 0 | KIP |
I think that i didn't specify my opening argument with enough specifics to properly base my argument on.
of course if you bio genetically engineer humans, specific condition and requirements must be present. These conditions and requirements that would have to be present could be...
- The child that is... | Technology | 1 | Bio-Genetically-Engineered-Humans-Used-For-War/1/ | 8,395 |
Salutations, What your saying is that you support Genetically Engineered Humans to be used for war? And that if a country has the capabilities to do so, then they should make genetic modifications to humans legal for the sake of national security. I disagree and I find that such acts would only hinder national security... | 0 | TwinDragon |
Salutations,
What your saying is that you support Genetically Engineered Humans to be used for war? And that if a country has the capabilities to do so, then they should make genetic modifications to humans legal for the sake of national security.
I disagree and I find that such acts would only hinder nat... | Technology | 0 | Bio-Genetically-Engineered-Humans-Used-For-War/1/ | 8,396 |
Salutations KIP, If you simply legalize the process and make the program voluntary, you're still violating civil rights of the child. It seems to me that you're willing to place the child's life, rights, and safety into the hands of the government whose sole purpose is to turn that child into a weapon. You're following... | 0 | TwinDragon |
Salutations KIP,
If you simply legalize the process and make the program voluntary, you're still violating civil rights of the child. It seems to me that you're willing to place the child's life, rights, and safety into the hands of the government whose sole purpose is to turn that child into a weapon.
... | Technology | 1 | Bio-Genetically-Engineered-Humans-Used-For-War/1/ | 8,397 |
Salutations, I have enjoyed this debate. I am sorry that it was unable to be seen to the end, but I'm sure there is a reason for my opponent's absence. Since PRO's round 3 was forfeited, I have nothing to attack and my defense stands firm. Since this is the last round, I leave it up to the judges to decide who the vict... | 0 | TwinDragon |
Salutations,
I have enjoyed this debate. I am sorry that it was unable to be seen to the end, but I'm sure there is a reason for my opponent's absence.
Since PRO's round 3 was forfeited, I have nothing to attack and my defense stands firm.
Since this is the last round, I leave it up to the judges... | Technology | 2 | Bio-Genetically-Engineered-Humans-Used-For-War/1/ | 8,398 |
Please research bioprinting to further your knowledge so this can be a good debate. Con Against bioprinting Pro is for bioprinting | 0 | Beachgirly |
Please research bioprinting to further your knowledge so this can be a good debate.
Con Against bioprinting
Pro is for bioprinting | Health | 0 | Bioprinting...-Good-or-Bad/2/ | 8,419 |
I thank my opponent for instigating this debate. I will now like to introduce some definitions that my opponent hadn't introduced. Bioprinting - the construction of a biological structure by computer-aided, automatic, layer-by-layer deposition, transfer, and patterning of small amounts of biological material Good - mor... | 0 | ishallannoyyo |
I thank my opponent for instigating this debate. I will now like to introduce some definitions that my opponent hadn't introduced. Bioprinting - the construction of a biological structure by computer-aided, automatic, layer-by-layer deposition, transfer, and patterning of small amounts of biological material G... | Health | 0 | Bioprinting...-Good-or-Bad/2/ | 8,420 |
Extend arguments. I await my opponent's first arguments. | 0 | ishallannoyyo |
Extend arguments. I await my opponent's first arguments. | Health | 2 | Bioprinting...-Good-or-Bad/2/ | 8,421 |
Extend all arguments. Conduct to me because of FF's, it appears as if I have won this debate. Good debate to my opponent, I hope we can actually debate it again later. | 0 | ishallannoyyo |
Extend all arguments. Conduct to me because of FF's, it appears as if I have won this debate. Good debate to my opponent, I hope we can actually debate it again later. | Health | 4 | Bioprinting...-Good-or-Bad/2/ | 8,422 |
Biotechnology The newly-formed technology creates plants that uses a lot of soil"s resources and loses its ability to continue growing crops in the future, even when crop rotations are used. It can take a very long time (might take several years) for the soil used for growing these crops to recover from just 2-3 years ... | 1 | CodingSource |
Biotechnology
The newly-formed technology creates plants that uses a lot of soil"s resources and loses its ability to continue growing crops in the future, even when crop rotations are used. It can take a very long time (might take several years) for the soil used for growing these crops to recover from just 2-... | Technology | 0 | Biotechnology/2/ | 8,429 |
One of the reasons why biotechnology is being practiced is to reduce hunger. But the real roots of hunger are: poverty, inequality, and lack of access to food and land. Too many people didn"t have that money, or too poor, to buy the food that is available that is, however, poorly circulated, or absence of land and reso... | 1 | CodingSource |
One of the reasons why biotechnology is being practiced is to reduce hunger. But the real roots of hunger are: poverty, inequality, and lack of access to food and land. Too many people didn"t have that money, or too poor, to buy the food that is available that is, however, poorly circulated, or absence of land and... | Technology | 1 | Biotechnology/2/ | 8,430 |
Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products, or "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use" (UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Art. 2). For thousands of years... | 0 | Pushpesh |
Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products, or "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use" (UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Art. 2).
For thousands ... | Technology | 0 | Biotechnology/2/ | 8,431 |
According to the OECD definition, biotechnology is: "The application of science and technology to living organisms, as well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge, goods and services. " Simply put, it is a technology that is based on biology, which... | 0 | Pushpesh |
According to the OECD definition, biotechnology is:
"The application of science and technology to living organisms, as well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge, goods and services.
" Simply put, it is a technology that is based ... | Technology | 1 | Biotechnology/2/ | 8,432 |
I believe that, barring extraneous circumstances (such as health), women who declare they do not want children should find it mandatory to take birth control (specifically of an implant-type) if they wish to be sexually active. The mandatory length of commitment is 1-year and is reevaluated annually. I believe this wou... | 0 | blackkid |
I believe that, barring extraneous circumstances (such as health), women who declare they do not want children should find it mandatory to take birth control (specifically of an implant-type) if they wish to be sexually active. The mandatory length of commitment is 1-year and is reevaluated annually.
I belie... | Politics | 0 | Birth-Control-Should-Be-Mandatory-For-Women-Who-Do-Not-Want-Children/1/ | 8,445 |
9th Amendment: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." Con has to justify how this applies at all considering the history of the Amendment ( <URL>... ) relating to basic rights that cannot be infringed upon. Mind you that "Righ... | 0 | blackkid |
9th Amendment:
"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
Con has to justify how this applies at all considering the history of the Amendment ( https://www.law.cornell.edu... ) relating to basic rights that cann... | Politics | 1 | Birth-Control-Should-Be-Mandatory-For-Women-Who-Do-Not-Want-Children/1/ | 8,446 |
[ derpadoo! ] | 0 | blackkid |
[ derpadoo! ] | Politics | 2 | Birth-Control-Should-Be-Mandatory-For-Women-Who-Do-Not-Want-Children/1/ | 8,447 |
Barrack Obama is a fantastic canidates for the 2008 election. This is the year for a man that isnt white to get voted in to presidency . It dosent matter what his or her ( Hiliry clinton) skin color is as long as they are a good canidate then they have the same right as any other Person over the age of 35 running for p... | 0 | ajgenerally |
Barrack Obama is a fantastic canidates for the 2008 election. This is the year for a man that isnt white to get voted in to presidency . It dosent matter what his or her ( Hiliry clinton) skin color is as long as they are a good canidate then they have the same right as any other Person over the age of 35 running ... | Politics | 0 | Black-Presidency-in-2008/1/ | 8,491 |
Thank you, Pro, for this debate. Resolution: Black ops is better than Minecraft. Am I correct? As Con, I will be arguing Minecraft is better or equal black ops, as I have to negate the resolution. Contention 1- Minecraft, as some of us know, is a game of survival techniques. The game is based on real life: cooking chic... | 1 | Lord_Logic |
Thank you, Pro, for this debate.
Resolution: Black ops is better than Minecraft. Am I correct?
As Con, I will be arguing Minecraft is better or equal black ops, as I have to negate the resolution.
Contention 1- Minecraft, as some of us know, is a game of survival techniques. The game is based on ... | Entertainment | 0 | Black-ops-vs.-Minecraft/1/ | 8,519 |
Forgive me for posting Round 1. You may go again because I posted on Round 1. Merry Christmas. Conduct -1. | 1 | Lord_Logic |
Forgive me for posting Round 1.
You may go again because I posted on Round 1. Merry Christmas. Conduct -1. | Entertainment | 1 | Black-ops-vs.-Minecraft/1/ | 8,520 |
Hello Pro, Contention 1- Realism In Black ops, it is less than or equal to the realism of Minecraft. First of all, when the player is shot by a gun, the player sees red on their screen. A couple seconds later, the player is back to normal. This shows that in black ops, if one would be shot, they would heal back up. Thi... | 1 | Lord_Logic |
Hello Pro,
Contention 1- Realism
In Black ops, it is less than or equal to the realism of Minecraft. First of all, when the player is shot by a gun, the player sees red on their screen. A couple seconds later, the player is back to normal. This shows that in black ops, if one would be shot, they would ... | Entertainment | 2 | Black-ops-vs.-Minecraft/1/ | 8,521 |
Good debate, Pro. Contention 1- Realism "Which then probably meanss that the plyer placed a bandage on himself." We do not see a bandage when a player heals himself all of a sudden. Therefore, this proves Black Ops not as or equal the realism of Minecraft. "Shooting a gun is very easy. Ever try a NERF gun before?" LOL.... | 1 | Lord_Logic |
Good debate, Pro.
Contention 1- Realism
"Which then probably meanss that the plyer placed a bandage on himself."
We do not see a bandage when a player heals himself all of a sudden. Therefore, this proves Black Ops not as or equal the realism of Minecraft.
"Shooting a gun is very easy. Ever... | Entertainment | 3 | Black-ops-vs.-Minecraft/1/ | 8,522 |
Round 1 acceptance. | 0 | Rune |
Round 1 acceptance. | Entertainment | 0 | Black-ops-vs.-Minecraft/1/ | 8,523 |
- Black ops, on the other hand, is not as realistic or educational as Minecraft. > Black ops is just as realistic as Minecraft. You can see real hands and real faces. - Not educational > NOT EDUCATIONAL? Black ops teaches you how to shoot and kill. So, black ops is just as educational as minecraft. > Black ops is fun, ... | 0 | Rune |
- Black ops, on the other hand, is not as realistic or educational as Minecraft.
> Black ops is just as realistic as Minecraft. You can see real hands and real faces.
- Not educational
> NOT EDUCATIONAL? Black ops teaches you how to shoot and kill. So, black ops is just as educational as minecraf... | Entertainment | 1 | Black-ops-vs.-Minecraft/1/ | 8,524 |
You are such a b!*ch. I have already placed my arguments and it is your time to post now. | 0 | Rune |
You are such a b!*ch. I have already placed my arguments and it is your time to post now. | Entertainment | 2 | Black-ops-vs.-Minecraft/1/ | 8,525 |
-In Black ops, it is less than or equal to the realism of Minecraft. First of all, when the player is shot by a gun, the player sees red on their screen. A couple seconds later, the player is back to normal. This shows that in black ops, if one would be shot, they would heal back up. This is not true in the real world.... | 0 | Rune |
-In Black ops, it is less than or equal to the realism of Minecraft. First of all, when the player is shot by a gun, the player sees red on their screen. A couple seconds later, the player is back to normal. This shows that in black ops, if one would be shot, they would heal back up. This is not true in the real w... | Entertainment | 3 | Black-ops-vs.-Minecraft/1/ | 8,526 |
Okay, first things first, this is not a racist argument, nor am I racist against blacks or dark-skinned people. Blacks are more racist than whites! It's really simple, as a black can sue a white for racism and the black will have a very good chance of winning, happens all the time! If a white does the same, they get ca... | 0 | VenomousNinja |
Okay, first things first, this is not a racist argument, nor am I racist against blacks or dark-skinned people.
Blacks are more racist than whites! It's really simple, as a black can sue a white for racism and the black will have a very good chance of winning, happens all the time!
If a white does the ... | Politics | 0 | Blacks-are-More-Racist-Than-Whites/1/ | 8,555 |
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