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View Poll Results: Okay who is interested in moderating a debate thread?
Yup Dback Jon, Klod and Linderbee will be assigned to be debate moderators.
Each one will be assigned a particular day to deliver the debate questions. They are preparing their questions and an announcement on the schedule time frames will come out soon.
As far as the format:
The debate thread will begin with the moderator presenting a list of three topics (not the exact questions) to all the candidates (i.e. the thread starter).
The four candidates will each be given a 1 post speech regarding the topic.
**Please note: If a candidate responds with more than 1 post -then the extra posts will be deleted and replaced with a
Next, the debate moderator will then ask a topic question. Each candidate will then be permitted to present a 2nd round of responses (1 post each).
Rebuttals to the arguments will then be presented by each candidate in the 3rd (final round) again 1 post each.
Afterwards the debate moderator will announce the 2nd topic, etc. etc.
** please note: Candidates are permitted to post smileys or create "movements and actions" with the use of asterisks. For example: *poundtable*
Afterwards a "recap" will be permitted in which each candidate is allowed to give a final post...we'll just call this "The Last Shot."
This will give the candidate one last chance to explain/clarify his position.
This is a summary of the order:
Quote:
Debate Moderator Presents the Topics
Candidate A: Constructive Speech on the Topics (1 post)
Candidate B: Constructive Speech on the Topics (1 post)
Candidate C: Constructive Speech on the Topics (1 post)
Candidate D: Constructive Speech on the Topics (1 post)
Debate Moderator Presents the Specific Question
Candidate D: Question Response (1 post)
Candidate C: Question Response (1 post)
Candidate B: Question Response (1 post)
Candidate A: Question Response (1 post)
Debate Moderator Permits Candidate Rebuttals
Candidate A: Rebuttal (1 post)
Candidate B: Rebuttal (1 post)
Candidate C: Rebuttal (1 post)
Candidate D: Rebuttal (1 post)
Debate Moderator Goes Onto 2nd Topic.
Debate Moderator (after topics have been answered) Goes into Rebuttal Phase.
Candidate A: Last Shot (1 post)
Candidate B: Last Shot (1 post)
Candidate C: Last Shot (1 post)
Candidate D: Last Shot (1 post)
As far as the audience participation - folks are asked to reply with only smileys.
I'm impressed. This isn't nearly as half-assed as I thought it would be.
I'd like to point out that I'm running a half-assed campaign. In other aspects of our lives we have to place far too much emphasis on doing things right and completely. ASFN is our last bastion of freedom--where we should be free to do things as incompletely or incompetently as we see fit.
__________________ America cannot have an empire abroad and a Republic at home.
I'm impressed. This isn't nearly as half-assed as I thought it would be.
I'd like to point out that I'm running a half-assed campaign. In other aspects of our lives we have to place far too much emphasis on doing things right and completely. ASFN is our last bastion of freedom--where we should be free to do things as incompletely or incompetently as we see fit.
I like to think I gave enough flexibility for the candidates to be as incompetent as they want to be while giving the illusion of structure.
I'm impressed. This isn't nearly as half-assed as I thought it would be.
I'd like to point out that I'm running a half-assed campaign. In other aspects of our lives we have to place far too much emphasis on doing things right and completely. ASFN is our last bastion of freedom--where we should be free to do things as incompletely or incompetently as we see fit.
About time. I was tired of being the only candidate with a scandal. Jason, Jay...stop being so boring...go take a hottie on a boat called Monkey Business or something.
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