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[TheDarkJay]

TheDarkJay

How to Debate

I wrote this for another forum, but figured I'd better post it here as well. HOW TO DEBATE! 4 simple steps.

1) PERSON 1: "My opinion is this, and I am now presenting evidence!"
2) PERSON 2: "I am now examining the evidence..."
3) Then either
A) PERSON 2: "okay, now I am giving how I think your evidence is wrong, and situations where your opinion doesn't fit" Go to 4
B) PERSON 2: "Yes, your evidence is very good, I cannot debunk it or provide any counter-evidence. Your opinion is clearly correct/It may not be correct, but it may be, This calls for further research." END DEBATE
4) Then either:
A) PERSON 1: "I am now Defending my evidence and presenting more", goto 3
B) PERSON 1: "I Accept that my opinion may be wrong due to lack of supportative evidence./I accept my opinion is wrong, as your combat with my evidence has shown." End debate

Thank you people and goodnight!

EDIT: Oh, I forgot to add: Never, EVER EVER EVER EVER try to get the other person to debunk your opinion without supporting it first. So, "God exists, prove me wrong." is a MAJOR no-no in the world of debates!

[Kleaver]

Kleaver

Re: How to Debate

So that would mean no religious debates. Because there is no evidence to support it. Making the arguments completely empty.

Also:
http://www.zfgc.com/index.php?topic=650.0 

[TheDarkJay]

TheDarkJay

Re: How to Debate

Well this contains information that one doesn't "Always back up the initial statement with evidence. Failure to do so leaves you a noob".