Debate Teams?

[SD_Film Artists]

And on a wider note; what actualy happens at a debate club? Is there a 'winner' or do you just agree to disagree failing a conclusive position?

[Maurepas]

Besides, who needs a debate team with NSG at your fingertips?

Yeah, but its so impersonal, and I cant win just with better speaking ability,

[Buffett and Colbert]

I don't like debates because scoring points is the goal of debating, rather than getting to the truth.

Hmm... While MUN is still point oriented, its far less so than the standard debate club. You really get into your character and really just want to pass your resolution to improve the world (although it's fun being countries such as Saudi Arabia in committees centering around religious freedom, for example). At the end, when you're reminded of awards, usually you're like, "Oh, yeah. Cool."

[The High Lizzleness]

We have a Model UN at my school, but I can't fit in with any of my other extracurriculars...

I AM in Mock Trial, which is pretty close, even if you're a witness like me.

Triumphs include infuriating lawyers, winning a very difficult case even with a waaaay under prepared defense lawyer, and being the top witness for two straight years.

[Maurepas]

And on a wider note; what actualy happens at a debate club? Is there a 'winner' or do you just agree to disagree failing a conclusive position?

I think Judges award Points...

[Conserative Morality]

Yeah, but its so impersonal, and I cant win just with better speaking ability,

That's a good thing Maurepas.

[Buffett and Colbert]

And on a wider note; what actualy happens at a debate club? Is there a 'winner' or do you just agree to disagree failing a conclusive position?

In MUN, there are about 7 awards in each committee (fewer if its a smaller committee). But your real reward is getting your resolution passed (or your court case won, whatever the situation may be).

[EvilDarkMagicians]

And on a wider note; what actualy happens at a debate club? Is there a 'winner' or do you just agree to disagree failing a conclusive position?

I think Judges award Points...

Oh....
On the one 'debate' I attended in my club we didn't have points.
Our teacher just decided who the best....

[Maurepas]

Yeah, but its so impersonal, and I cant win just with better speaking ability,

That's a good thing Maurepas.

From an academic standpoint, sure, but, its not as good for the stroking of the ego,

[Conserative Morality]

Oh....
On the one 'debate' I attended in my club we didn't have points.
Our teacher just decided who the best....

**BIAS WARNING**

[Buffett and Colbert]

Our debate team pretty much only debates with other schools' debate teams in the local area. Mostly over politics and civil rights, but I remember we once had a conference on whether Star Wars or Star Trek was better.

Those are the best. If you have a good chair, he or she will know when a debate is going nowhere and everyone's sick of it. So we might go into a crisis that makes no real sense. For example, we once had a crisis where Koalas were taking over the world and were currently trying to overthrow the king of Atlantis. To solve the crisis, we planted the world's eucalyptus plants upside down to try to starve them and sent an army of platypi to combat the Koala army at the Atlantian front.

:/

Yup.

[Buffett and Colbert]

Yeah, but its so impersonal, and I cant win just with better speaking ability,

That's a good thing Maurepas.

From an academic standpoint, sure, but, its not as good for the stroking of the ego,

Besides, its fun making wild hand gestures.

[Conserative Morality]

Those are the best. If you have a good chair, he or she will know when a debate is going nowhere and everyone's sick of it. So we might go into a crisis that makes no real sense. For example, we once had a crisis where Koalas were taking over the world and were currently trying to overthrow the king of Atlantis. To solve the crisis, we planted the world's eucalyptus plants upside down to try to starve them and sent an army of platypi to combat the Koala army at the Atlantian front.

:/

Yup.

*Note to self: Do not join Model UN*

[Buffett and Colbert]

Those are the best. If you have a good chair, he or she will know when a debate is going nowhere and everyone's sick of it. So we might go into a crisis that makes no real sense. For example, we once had a crisis where Koalas were taking over the world and were currently trying to overthrow the king of Atlantis. To solve the crisis, we planted the world's eucalyptus plants upside down to try to starve them and sent an army of platypi to combat the Koala army at the Atlantian front.

:/

Yup.

*Note to self: Do not join Model UN*

That rarely happens though. Usually we're productive.

[Conserative Morality]

Besides, its fun making wild hand gestures.

I usually pace and flail about my hands while making a point. I think it looks rather dramatic, as if the fate of the world rests on my arguments.

[Tunizcha]

Oh....
On the one 'debate' I attended in my club we didn't have points.
Our teacher just decided who the best....

**BIAS WARNING**

In the early days, it was the same with our debate club. We got two teachers to supervise and judge the debate. We once had a debate on the merits of abortion with two uber-conservative history teachers.

Horrible.

[Buffett and Colbert]

Besides, its fun making wild hand gestures.

I usually pace and flail about my hands while making a point. I think it looks rather dramatic, as if the fate of the world rests on my arguments.

Everyone develops their own habits in these sorts of clubs. I, for example, seem to pinch the thumb and forefinger of my right hand and move it all over the place whilst, pacing the room. Hey, I know people who've hit themselves when their hands were flinging around too much...

[Tunizcha]

Besides, its fun making wild hand gestures.

I usually pace and flail about my hands while making a point. I think it looks rather dramatic, as if the fate of the world rests on my arguments.

Everyone develops their own habits in these sorts of clubs. I, for example, seem to pinch the thumb and forefinger of my right hand and move it all over the place whilst, pacing the room. Hey, I know people who've hit themselves when their hands were flinging around too much...

I tend to do random hand gestures to distract the other team. You may call it dirty, but I'm in it to win.

[Conserative Morality]

Everyone develops their own habits in these sorts of clubs. I, for example, seem to pinch the thumb and forefinger of my right hand and move it all over the place whilst, pacing the room. Hey, I know people who've hit themselves when their hands were flinging around too much...

I try to keep my hands about seven inches away from my face at all times, and above my collarbone. When I become particularly involved in a point, my hands go higher, rather than closer to my face. I also avoid eye contact, as it makes me nervous.

[Sir Ljoy]

Well, I had gotten to thinking, "Is there anybody on NSG that debates or debated on a team/club/whatever?" Well NSG, how many of you are on a debate team or something of the sort? How many of you were on one? If you are/were on on, could you share your experiences/tips and tricks? Any epic wins/fails you remember?

Also, in a couple of weeks, my Model United Nations team and I are going to DC to take part in the NAIMUN (North American Invitational Model United Nations) conference. Have any of you gone to such conferences? And out of curiosity... is there anyone going to NAIMUN? o.0

Oooh! Oooh! I'm going to NAIMUN XLVII, what committee are you in?

[Maurepas]

Besides, its fun making wild hand gestures.

I usually pace and flail about my hands while making a point. I think it looks rather dramatic, as if the fate of the world rests on my arguments.

Everyone develops their own habits in these sorts of clubs. I, for example, seem to pinch the thumb and forefinger of my right hand and move it all over the place whilst, pacing the room. Hey, I know people who've hit themselves when their hands were flinging around too much...

I didnt know I had a habit when I argue, until my friends pointed it out to me that I tend to gesture my hand as if Im literally trying to push it in their heads,

[The High Lizzleness]

Everyone develops their own habits in these sorts of clubs. I, for example, seem to pinch the thumb and forefinger of my right hand and move it all over the place whilst, pacing the room. Hey, I know people who've hit themselves when their hands were flinging around too much...

Since I'm usually sitting in a chair, I try to look as nonchalant and calm as I can. The prosecution always tries to get a rise out of me, but it isn't happening. I try to use hand motions when I can, but most important is looking calm.

[Buffett and Colbert]

Well, I had gotten to thinking, "Is there anybody on NSG that debates or debated on a team/club/whatever?" Well NSG, how many of you are on a debate team or something of the sort? How many of you were on one? If you are/were on on, could you share your experiences/tips and tricks? Any epic wins/fails you remember?

Also, in a couple of weeks, my Model United Nations team and I are going to DC to take part in the NAIMUN (North American Invitational Model United Nations) conference. Have any of you gone to such conferences? And out of curiosity... is there anyone going to NAIMUN? o.0

Oooh! Oooh! I'm going to NAIMUN XLVII, what committee are you in?

Vete pa' carajo.

[Buffett and Colbert]

Besides, its fun making wild hand gestures.

I usually pace and flail about my hands while making a point. I think it looks rather dramatic, as if the fate of the world rests on my arguments.

Everyone develops their own habits in these sorts of clubs. I, for example, seem to pinch the thumb and forefinger of my right hand and move it all over the place whilst, pacing the room. Hey, I know people who've hit themselves when their hands were flinging around too much...

I tend to do random hand gestures to distract the other team. You may call it dirty, but I'm in it to win.

*high fives*

[Sir Ljoy]

Well, I had gotten to thinking, "Is there anybody on NSG that debates or debated on a team/club/whatever?" Well NSG, how many of you are on a debate team or something of the sort? How many of you were on one? If you are/were on on, could you share your experiences/tips and tricks? Any epic wins/fails you remember?

Also, in a couple of weeks, my Model United Nations team and I are going to DC to take part in the NAIMUN (North American Invitational Model United Nations) conference. Have any of you gone to such conferences? And out of curiosity... is there anyone going to NAIMUN? o.0

Oooh! Oooh! I'm going to NAIMUN XLVII, what committee are you in?

Vete pa' carajo.

Tu sabes que yo te amo.