wristwatch:


I think prior notice about the topic to be discussed should be given a day before the debate.

Speaking of the topic for the supporting or the opposing team to deliberate on, making it a choice can lead to conflict.

So I will suggest you align it straight for who will support or oppose it.

kradleber:


wow. I didn't know you owned this account. Why the sudden affiliation with Dortmund? This is Dark by the way

kradleber:



I think it should be this time around .. My disposition when the thread is created may not be appropriate and adequate enough to engage in a verbal duel, even if I have the better materials and much more valid points, i could still lose sorely to a contestant with weaker points but who's was more settled and in the right frame when the thread was created...so I think we should be giving a lil' time to prepare .

I mean, we are not freestyle rapping or are we ?

kradleber:



I think it should be this time around .. My disposition when the thread is created may not be appropriate and adequate enough to engage in a verbal duel, even if I have the better materials and much more valid points, i could still lose sorely to a contestant with weaker points but who's was more settled and in the right frame when the thread was created...so I think we should be giving a lil' time to prepare .

I mean, we are not freestyle rapping or are we ?

naijaboiy:

Nice input.

Thanks.

Btw...i've replied your mail.

Borrussia:
Borrussia is a term on its own. And I know you're sharwama.

naijaboiy:

Topics will be given before hand to ensure adequate preparation of points and ideas.

The teams against each other will select topic most befitting to them amongst the ones which they were given.

They'll also choose to propose or oppose between them.

Ronald4lif,,thesonofmark,,misclasssy what do you think about this?

agarawu23:
I know you will never agree with my point but I still insist on my point.

its no more news that majority will carry the vote from ppl's nominations. I read the thread from page 0-8 before dropping my opinion.

Even you yourself understand what I am saying but I will not talk much cos I don't want to prolong on this issue

you once made a statement "my candidate alws win" while campaigning for your candidate( and that's where my point is exactly) you guys are biased on this forum, you know the truth but you will refuse to talk. the poll is all about familiarity/popularity, lot of ppl know that but will remain dumb forever if they are here to worship one moniker or the other.

I know its a nomination list, but are we going to cry over a split milk if the vote eventually favours the wrong monikers? OK I don hear.

you are assuring us a perfect program whereas you yourself is one of the bias monikers here


let's expect the best from you guys.

Honestly you're funnier than THE JOKER himself.

So because I made a statement on the campaign thread that "my candidate always wins" simply means i'm biased?

That's laughable.

So you've not seen people bragging during competitions. Is it not normal for mourinho to brag that he can never lose against arsenal?

Let me not begin to delve into another issue here.

Honestly,,i thought you actually reasoned before you made statements but you just disappointed me.

I won't even waste my time replying you anymore. Whatever myopic opinion you have about me and this contest is solely yours and you can feed fat on it.

Let me discuss with people who are seeing the progress of this event and not its fall.

Just keep sitting back and watch your expectations fail.

falconey:


if you read the op first POST you won't make this assertion.


Just nomination taking place or are you pissed no one nominated you? Cut the crap dude! What contribution have you given so far judging people.

agarawu23:
I know you will never agree with my point but I still insist on my point.

its no more news that majority will carry the vote from ppl's nominations. I read the thread from page 0-8 before dropping my opinion.

Even you yourself understand what I am saying but I will not talk much cos I don't want to prolong on this issue

you once made a statement "my candidate alws win" while campaigning for your candidate( and that's where my point is exactly) you guys are biased on this forum, you know the truth but you will refuse to talk. the poll is all about familiarity/popularity, lot of ppl know that but will remain dumb forever if they are here to worship one moniker or the other.

I know its a nomination list, but are we going to cry over a split milk if the vote eventually favours the wrong monikers? OK I don hear.

you are assuring us a perfect program whereas you yourself is one of the bias monikers here


let's expect the best from you guys.

Agarawu, let's try to keep calm and not subvert the effort of the organiser. It's too early to make assumptions.

It is my believe that there will be no segregations and this exercise will be an all inclusive one and so far nothing has suggested otherwise.

There will be different stages of this contest and participants will be re-shuffled with new team emerging over time. It takes a lot of work to organize such exercise and it will be unfair to weaken or demoralize the organizer at this birth stages. I hope you take up the role of a contestant though as I'll be rooting for you.

funlord:
Na so? Ever heard about 5th columnists! Prior knowledge should NOT be an option!

naijaboiy:



Honestly you're funnier than THE JOKER himself.

So because I made a statement on the campaign thread that "my candidate always wins" simply means i'm biased?

That's laughable.

So you've not seen people bragging during competitions. Is it not normal for mourinho to brag that he can never lose against arsenal?

Let me not begin to delve into another issue here.

Honestly,,i thought you actually reasoned before you made statements but you just disappointed me.

I won't even waste my time replying you anymore. Whatever myopic opinion you have about me and this contest is solely yours and you can feed fat on it.

Let me discuss with people who are seeing the progress of this event and not its fall.

Just keep sitting back and watch your expectations fail.

funlord:
Attack? I'm not messi bruv! I think if you had read carefully through my submission you would have realised that my point and rolands points are the same! But let me clarify, PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF THE TOPICS SHOULD BE OFF LIMITS! it gives the debate, its organisers and contestants a lot more credibility in the eyes of the public at the end of the day!

ronald4lif:
I accept the offer of a judge. And I'm also open to engage in a debate when and if required. Although depending on the topic of contention. Thanks.

I also nominate; justfollowit, michtoxin and Oahray as contestants.

Cc: Naijaboiy

naijaboiy:

Okay.

But you know how debates are normally done. If contestants are given the chance to prepare well and prove their points it will make it more organised.

We don't want where people will be wasting time in thinking up points and it may become a bore.

This is a competition which I hope will be making the front page as it comes and it will draw more fans to the romance section and probably participate.

I want it to be official.

I hope you get my point.

Cc: thesonofmark.

You can check this thread for further clarifications.

https://www.nairaland.com/1851738/nairaland-interschool-debate-2013-2014

naijaboiy:

Okay.

But you know how debates are normally done. If contestants are given the chance to prepare well and prove their points it will make it more organised.

We don't want where people will be wasting time in thinking up points and it may become a bore.

This is a competition which I hope will be making the front page as it comes and it will draw more fans to the romance section and probably participate.

I want it to be official.

I hope you get my point.

Cc: thesonofmark.

You can check this thread for further clarifications.

https://www.nairaland.com/1851738/nairaland-interschool-debate-2013-2014

ronald4lif:


Agarawu, let's try to keep calm and not subvert the effort of the organiser. It's too early to make assumptions.

It is my believe that there will be no segregations and this exercise will be an all inclusive one and so far nothing has suggested otherwise.

There will be different stages of this contest and participants will be re-shuffled with new team emerging over time. It takes a lot of work to organize such exercise and it will be unfair to weaken or demoralize the organizer at this birth stages. I hope you take up the role of a contestant though as I'll be rooting for you.

ronald4lif:
Naijaboiy, maybe we should skip this issue of whether to provide the topic to contestant prior to the debate or not for now. Until the voting process of judges and debaters must have been concluded. Those who will be voted and who will participate should have a better stake on how the debatable issues should be addressed.

naijaboiy:

if I get you right you mean contestants should be given a topic on that same day of the debate and then they should start bringing out their points.

Well I went to the education section and checked out the Annual debate which they always hold. It's called Nairaland Inter School Debate.

Topics were given to the debaters to go and prepare on and they had a fixed date for the debate.

The topics were selected by both the debaters and co-ordinators. And they were further screened by the co-ordinators.

Check this thread for clearer understanding.

https://www.nairaland.com/1851738/nairaland-interschool-debate-2013-2014

agarawu23:
I know you will never agree with my point but I still insist on my point.

its no more news that majority will carry the vote from ppl's nominations. I read the thread from page 0-8 before dropping my opinion.

Even you yourself understand what I am saying but I will not talk much cos I don't want to prolong on this issue

you once made a statement "my candidate alws win" while campaigning for your candidate( and that's where my point is exactly) you guys are biased on this forum, you know the truth but you will refuse to talk. the poll is all about familiarity/popularity, lot of ppl know that but will remain dumb forever if they are here to worship one moniker or the other.

I know its a nomination list, but are we going to cry over a split milk if the vote eventually favours the wrong monikers? OK I don hear.

you are assuring us a perfect program whereas you yourself is one of the bias monikers here


let's expect the best from you guys.

wristwatch:

Oahray:
bros thanks for the mention.


Naijaboiy, I like the debate idea, but I have a few concerns:

1) How feasible is a monthly contest if each contest would have stages leading to the finals? Can it be sustained once the novelty wears out?

2) What happens when some (a sizable number) of the persons screaming "I'd contest" or "I want to kick asses" just disappear into thin air when it's time to match bark with bite? Remember the wooing contests.

I would love to debate though.

kradleber:


You must be a troll.
This whole exercise is no where near the word "biased'. You need to take the ALS (Ice bucket challenge), clean your cornea and reread what the o.p said this thread was for. The judges haven't even been voted yet!
Are you even smart at all? If the poll is about familiarity and popularity then why is everyone allowed to nominate whomever he/she wants? or why didn't the organiser simply appoint specific people himself instead of making it more or less a round table discussion ?

stop breeding rumours with no foundations and don't ruin this fun for us.

agarawu23:
you are very very funny I didn't endorsed you doesn't mean you should beef.

I would have nominated myself if I am interested in the program and is not a crime if no one vote me

@bolded, I might not be you guys choice o but I know I av been making my contribution here on this section ever since I became active. I refused to follow your group doesn't mean my comments are irrelevant.

but the last time I checked , I have never read one of your comments that makes any sense and you are happy someone nominated you? dont tell me you will finally be voted as judges

ronald4lif:


Yes, if the should be anytime permitted to do groundwork a day should be fine. There shouldn't be too much of a time for preparation. If a debate is slated for tomorrow participants should be notified of the topic today, for instance. I'll flip through the recommended thread soonest.

TheSonOfMark:

I think spontaneity would give it dynamism. You know, on-the-spot cognizance, analysis and rationalization of facts to support or oppose an argument in real time. More like an aptitude test.

Example: Monikers which have been divided into two teams are notified to be present online at a fixed time. When they all indicate they are online by that time, the topic to be debated on is unveiled and ,since they know which team they each belong to beforehand, a time limit is set for the teams to present their arguments.

A fixed score might be set for each attribute of their arguments.
PARAMETERS SUCH AS STATED BELOW (BUT NOT LIMITED TO IT) COULD BE USED TO SCORE;

1. OPENING = 1O MARKS

2. ARTICULATION OF POINTS= 10 MARKS

3. SPELLINGS= 10 MARKS

4. CONCLUSION= 10 MARKS
Since it is a debate, ensuring the aforelisted could boast the scores of debaters who are diligent.

Cc: Falconey
KradLeber

naijaboiy:

Nice input.

Thanks.

Btw...i've replied your mail.

wristwatch:


Your welcome bro. Nice idea once again.

Have not seen your reply. Hopefully it will drop soon.

asumo12:
THIS UR COLOR DEY CAUSE BLINDNESSS

Happy Birthday Sir!!!

naijaboiy:

Yea,,basically on relationships,,boy and girl interactions,etc

iAmCharis:
Yes.

funlord:
Me sef 4 prefer the freestyles! This young thug album don tire me! I need some NL flows!