Saru Posted October 11, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 11, 2008 This thread is intended for questions and comments pertaining to the formal debates board. Commonly asked questions will be added to the FAQ thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abecrombie Posted October 12, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Awesome ! Saru, Q: I would like to know if this Formal Debate Forum is any different than the previous debates here at the Unexplained Mysteries ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saru Posted October 12, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Q: I would like to know if this Formal Debate Forum is any different than the previous debates here at the Unexplained Mysteries ? They are esentially the same however members can now set up debates themselves on a topic of choice as oppose to having to volunteer for a specific debate thread set up by a debate organiser. The scoring and judging system has also been scrapped in favour of optional member commenting once a debate is completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abecrombie Posted October 12, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 12, 2008 The scoring and judging system has also been scrapped in favour of optional member commenting once a debate is completed.Q: Can you specify this ? I don't quite understand . Thank You, Abecrombie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saru Posted October 12, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted October 12, 2008 From the FAQ: Q. Will there be scoring and judges this time around ? One of the biggest problems with the old debate set up was the scoring system. Members were having to wait too long for their debates to be judged, there was no way to guarantee impartial scoring and many debaters were opposed to the system. This time therefore we've decided to scrap the score system and instead allow a debate thread to be open for other members to comment once the debate has finished. This allows others to provide feedback on what they thought about the debate but without there being any official scoring or judging. When setting up a formal debate an option is available to not allow the debate to be open to comments afterwards if preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQLserver Posted October 12, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Wait, so can I PM someone requesting a debate, and if they accept, I can just start a topic for it? Thanks, SQLserver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saru Posted October 12, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Wait, so can I PM someone requesting a debate, and if they accept, I can just start a topic for it? You can't start a topic through conventional means on the debates board, only through the debate system. You can PM someone and discuss a debate idea beforehand and mutually agree to participate, but in order to start that debate you will still need to do it through the debate system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggs Posted October 12, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 12, 2008 You can start a debate, here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielost Posted October 12, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 12, 2008 (edited) Except for the jokes and riddle threads, I thought that was the idea behind the whole site was debate or did I miss something. Edited October 12, 2008 by danielost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saru Posted October 12, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Except for the jokes and riddle threads, I thought that was the idea behind the whole site was debate or did I miss something. These are structured, formal 1 vs 1 debates in which only the two members taking part can participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
when.i.am.queen. Posted October 13, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Presumably, the debates must consist of a supernatural or UM like topic, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saru Posted October 13, 2008 Author #12 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Presumably, the debates must consist of a supernatural or UM like topic, yes? No you can start a debate on any topic, it doesn't have to be paranormal related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQLserver Posted October 15, 2008 #13 Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) Ahh! Is anyone else experiencing this? For example, I see the title of a debate I just challenged someone to as the "Latest Post" in the debates. However, in the debate section I don't see the thread, and clicking on the thread from the "Latest Posts" thing gets me: Sorry, some required files are missing, if you intended to view a topic, it's possible that it's been moved or deleted. Please go back and try again. Can someone tell me if the thread is actually there, or it isn't there yet and something's wrong... Thanks. Edit: I see it now. Huh. Edited October 15, 2008 by sqlserver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindMessiah Posted October 15, 2008 #14 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Ahh! Is anyone else experiencing this? For example, I see the title of a debate I just challenged someone to as the "Latest Post" in the debates. However, in the debate section I don't see the thread, and clicking on the thread from the "Latest Posts" thing gets me: Can someone tell me if the thread is actually there, or it isn't there yet and something's wrong... Thanks. Edit: I see it now. Huh. Same thing when I challenged someone. I don't think it shows up until the challenged accepts. But a challenge shows up as latest post with the error message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saru Posted October 15, 2008 Author #15 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I don't think it shows up until the challenged accepts. But a challenge shows up as latest post with the error message. That is what's happening, it's a known bug that's currently being looked in to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abecrombie Posted October 17, 2008 #16 Share Posted October 17, 2008 If I challenge another member and they except, could the debate be opened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saru Posted October 17, 2008 Author #17 Share Posted October 17, 2008 If you challenge someone and they accept the debate is opened automatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abecrombie Posted October 17, 2008 #18 Share Posted October 17, 2008 If you challenge someone and they accept the debate is opened automatically. Ok. Thanks boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incorrigible1 Posted October 17, 2008 #19 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Evidently the software doesn't prevent others than the authorized initial posters in the thread. That's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saru Posted October 17, 2008 Author #20 Share Posted October 17, 2008 One of the limitations of the system unfortunately, there's no facility for restricting access to specific threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted October 23, 2008 #21 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I find it interesting that those who are the most vehemont on their subjects in the Forums, are not responding to the Debates. Could it be they know their speculations and evidence is not strong enough for debate?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindMessiah Posted October 23, 2008 #22 Share Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) I find it interesting that those who are the most vehemont on their subjects in the Forums, are not responding to the Debates. Could it be they know their speculations and evidence is not strong enough for debate?? I doubt it. Most people don't usually know that they're full of it. Edited October 23, 2008 by BlindMessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behaviour??? Posted November 1, 2008 #23 Share Posted November 1, 2008 could i know where would i find the new debate topics........if it debate boards how can i access it............(seriously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee Posted November 1, 2008 #24 Share Posted November 1, 2008 could i know where would i find the new debate topics........if it debate boards how can i access it............(seriously) You're in the right forum....now. Just go back to the Formal Debates section and the list of ongoing debates are there..below the bit your post is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggs Posted November 1, 2008 #25 Share Posted November 1, 2008 could i know where would i find the new debate topics........if it debate boards how can i access it............(seriously) This is where the current debates are shown. To start a debate, however, you'll need to challenge a member to a debate directly - please read the FAQ for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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