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Here's my question of the day...
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the feasibility and structure of hosting formal debates within the forum. Participants explore the potential need for a dedicated debate forum, the role of moderators, and the rules governing debates.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that hosting a few formal debates could demonstrate interest and potentially justify a new forum.
- Others express skepticism about the necessity of a separate forum, citing concerns about time and existing forum structures.
- A participant questions the function of moderators and the rules that debaters would need to follow.
- There are references to external links providing rules and procedures from other debate forums.
- Some participants express differing views on the level of moderation required, with one stating that "very moderate" moderation may not be sufficient.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on whether a new debate forum is needed, with multiple competing views on the structure and moderation of debates remaining unresolved.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include varying interpretations of moderation levels and the potential need for clearer rules for debates, which have not been fully articulated in the discussion.
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hypatia
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Sorry but I wouldn't have enough time for research.
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mattmns
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edit... I should probably read the question 
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honestrosewater
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Every time someone suggests a new forum, Greg & co. have said that they would consider it if the need or enough interest had already been demonstrated. So just try having one formal debate, and see how it goes. If people are interested, they will start more debates and a need for a new forum may develop.
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Evo
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The idea was to host a few debates. I don't believe there would be enough time to have a separate forum devoted to it.
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TheStatutoryApe
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Have you seen the main page lately? I think there are quite enough forums in place as is. I like honestrosewater's idea. You can just set one up where ever is appropriate and make plans with the moderator of the particular forum. Maybe even post about it here to "advertise".
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zoobyshoe
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What function does the moderator perform? To what rules are the debators bound?
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honestrosewater
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The moderator mostly moderates.zoobyshoe said:
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honestrosewater
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http://www.iidb.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=85871 rules and procedures from a forum that has formal debates.
http://cas.bethel.edu/dept/comm/npda/npdarules.html NPDA Rules of Debating
http://cas.bethel.edu/dept/comm/npda/npdarules.html NPDA Rules of Debating
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zoobyshoe
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But how moderately?honestrosewater said:The moderator mostly moderates.
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Pengwuino
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zoobyshoe said:
very moderately
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zoobyshoe
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I wouldn't find "very moderate" moderation to be moderate enough moderation in a moderator. I'm going to have to vote "no".Pengwuino said: