Originally posted by @dj2beckerIt turns out you had no idea what you were talking about when it comes to what moderating a debate entails. Do you acknowledge it? No. Do you simply deflect instead? Yes.
It might be a good idea to have you as a moderator, if that prevents you from insulting other posters and derailing the topic of discussion. 😉
So now that you have looked up what a debate moderator does, do you wish to modify any of the assertions you have made about the role on the last few pages
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21 Dec 17
Originally posted by @fmfYes you were right FMF.
It turns out you had no idea what you were talking about when it comes to what moderating a debate entails. Do you acknowledge it? No. Do you simply deflect instead? Yes.
So now that you have looked up what a debate moderator does, do you wish to modify any of the assertions you have made about the role on the last few pages
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Originally posted by @dj2beckerWith that kerfuffle out of the way...
Yes you were right FMF.
It seems to me that two benefits of a debate would be that preparing for it would be educational and it would inject more civility into the forum. It might also inject some humility here and there.
Anyone interested might want to take a look at the arguments summarized or referenced at
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Existence_of_God
A full semester could be spent on the subject. It would touch on many philosophical topics.
28 Dec 17
Originally posted by @dj2becker'Just' to referee. Monitor time limits, word counts, treaty violations, etc.
Of what real use are they then?
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28 Dec 17
Originally posted by @apathistTwo opposing teams, one presenter per team, which could rotate.
A debate thread should have only two posters and the moderator.
Counting all categories and subcategories, the link I provided above has 32 (arguably) different arguments for the existence of God and 27 against. It’s possible that some could be dealt with as groups, but this would make for a debate of the ages. It would become a massive survey, more than a debate with firm conclusions.
30 Dec 17
Originally posted by @js357I'm not sure if I should be talking about gods, or about discussion boards and their ability to host discussion about gods.
Two opposing teams, one presenter per team, which could rotate.
Counting all categories and subcategories, the link I provided above has 32 (arguably) different arguments for the existence of God and 27 against. It’s possible that some could be dealt with as groups, but this would make for a debate of the ages. It would become a massive survey, more than a debate with firm conclusions.
Or about other stuff.
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30 Dec 17
Originally posted by @apathist“You start a conversation you can't even finish it
I'm not sure if I should be talking about gods, or about discussion boards and their ability to host discussion about gods.
Or about other stuff.
You're talking a lot, but you're not saying anything
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed
Say something once, why say it again?”
Psycho killer, the talking heads
05 Jan 18
Originally posted by @js357kudos, but just like you i have my own pace.
“You start a conversation you can't even finish it
You're talking a lot, but you're not saying anything
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed
Say something once, why say it again?”
Psycho killer, the talking heads