NDE/STE A Glimpse of the afterlife or the product of fiction

I would love to debate any of them. Just pick one and lets get started!

OOOOOOoooooooooooooooooo!!! I have a good one!

Was the treaty of Versailles too harsh?

Should parents be able to hit children. It might have already been up but its a good one.

I got a good one I definitly want to participate on!

Do demons and demonic possesions exist?

I want to be on the side saying they do exist!

Should pilots be able to carry guns?

I think thats a good one

it is, although i could gather enough stuff to write a debate...

but they should definitly be able to carry guns.

How about this. A debate between whether some oppressive cultures should be allowed to thrive or should be criminalized. (This would pertain to Afghanistan and Iraq and cultures that are oppresive towards women, seeing as theres a western presence there which believes in equality)

is till like my previous suggestion of the demons and possesion debate.

Walken if you wish to debate that one and can find another member to particpate then I would be more than willing to start this debate.

Sure, I'd be willing to debate that it was too harsh.

I'll be on the look-out for others to bring to the forum. Thanks Aztec.

Should Prostitution be Legalised?

Also

What is causing Global Warming, Humans, The Sun or Both?

Just a reminder to all UM members. If you have a debate suggestion that is reasonable, hasn`t been debated before and can find someone to debate with, then I will be more than willing to start that debate!

Walken, I would happily debate with you about the treaty of Versailles .
The thing is I already offered my participation in the Fuel Crisis debate and am currently in service .
Is it possible to take part in more than one debate at a time?

Erikl, members are allowed to compete in up to 2 debates at any time if they feel they are up to doing so.

Walken and Erikl, the debate is set up and ready to go.

This has PROBABLY already been suggested, but anyway.

"Is homework essential in children's education, or should it be limited to studying for tests, various assignments and skill related homework (i.e. things which need practice to develop, like Maths)"

Because I would really love to see if all these reports I write, are even worth it, as we could do it in class.

Cannabis, friend or foe?

Good idea. I will Debate for medical and personal use! If anyone is up for a Debate?

Bird Flu: An over-exxageration or a real crisis?

I personally think this has got to be THE biggest over-exxageration(sp?) in human history, probably done so that the drug companies can make more money and the EU can increase its influence and power. Let us also not mention the millions, if not billions of birds that have been carelessly slaughtered by government slaves wearing blue tunics and gas masks.

I will definitely take the stand AGAINST medicinal or personal use of marijuana.

I am interested in presenting this debate: In some states, specifically my state, the age at which a person is considered independent from their parents whether they live with their parents or not is 24, according to the educational system, meaning that a person under 24 is not intitled to grant money and loans in accordance to his own income but in combination with the income of his parents, as well, meaning, if his parents make considerable money, don't share that money with him, force him to live on his own, the state, as well, will not help him attend college until he is 24 nor allow him to claim that his income is low enough to be granted loans and grant money. The law stipulates that it is to the discretion of the university to permit one to claim himself as an independent under the age of 24, and that if the university does not recognize anyone under the age of 24 as independent, the law claims that the potential-student does not have the right to sue the university for refusal to recognize him as an independent individual. The difficult outcome is that people live on their own from the age of 18 - 24 and cannot obtain loan money from the state because the state tells them that their parents make to much money for them to qualify for enough grant money or loan money. At the same time, commercial loans are possible, but commercial loans require a credit history which young adults don't have. Again the young adult through no fault of their own, is set in a situation of having to wait six years to attend college... at least in my state. [size=1]

A unique topic that I also may want to debate is the extent to which the media intrudes in the current and past lives of politicians. I would like to take the stand that our media system is TOO intrusive.


Definitely, I will take that stand that it is a game. One of my favorite quotes is "The supremacy of a lawyer is a great injustice to his opponents."

I'll take the debate stance AGAINST legalized prostitution.

I've been thinking about this also. A debate that I am strongly interested in is the debate against current Child Support and Spousal Support laws.

Universal Mind: It is not necessary to post several times consecutively in the same thread. Should you have anything you wish to add, we have an 'edit' option availble.

I have an exteremely good suggestion, many many school districts are thinking about extending school hours by 2 hrs. If they do this, they will give all children friday as a weekend. I would like to start a debate about whether this is a good descision or not.

organisers, please randomly put me on one side of the debate.

OK JohnnyBoyC that sounds interesting thanks for the heads up. I will get the debate up and running ffor you. Is there any particular side you would like to take?

There is a serious need for a Big Bang debate.... it's get heated in the Mind Space Board and I am all against the Bada Bang Theory.

Okay, I have one.

Is petrol biogenic, or abiogenic?

I don't know if this has been suggested before, I haven't looked thorugh all the questions......

Is the Bible sexist?

Is god real>or not?

I would just like to say again a big thankyou everyone for your continuing contributions to the debate suggestions!

We do take every idea into consideration and use as many idea's as possible over a period of time.

If you are really keen to get a debate going and are looking for someone or have someone ready then please contact AztecInca or myself who will set it up for you asap.

Any one's suggestion that we do not use is often due to us feeling there would not be enough material involved. Other times we feel the suggestion is too broad and it needs to be more precise and again we then need your input. If this is one of your's and you can persuade us otherwise or give us something more detailed we will happily sort it out for you.

Keep those idea's coming! Without you the debates board wouldn't have as many exciting debates as it has done over its time here.

Hugs, Lottie and manly hugs from AztecInca.

College Downloading - if caught, who should be punished? the student or the college? or both

Should we do more to help third world countries?

I have a good one:

Should Quebec separate from the rest of Canada?

This is one we just did in Model UN, except we were Security council members

Nuclear Non-proliferation...for it or against it...

Don´t know if this has already been suggested but anyway:
"The pro´s and con´s of a legalization of Cannabis"

Abortion?

Should Daylight Savings be abolished or shall we continue to use it?

as a change of pace for the seriousness of the forum,

XBOX 360, or PS3, OR Revolution

a three way debate!!!!!

i call XBOX 360!

beatle boy, We have tried this debate suggestion before but never got any real interest. I think its a good idea . If you can find people who would be interested in doing this debate with you I will happily set it up for you.

T-Nemesis, I am not sure if there would be enough material for this suggestion- Daylight saving... . If you feel otherwise let me know .

I see again the Cannabis debate has come up, thanks for the reminder Division Bell. I think it might be worthwhile setting this up seeing as there is some interest.

Thanks guys!

I am interested in debating against marijuana

No problem, it was something that one of the mods suggested, I was just stealing the credit for his idea

i don't know if this has been suggested, but i think there should be a debate about area 51- is it a top-secret weapons facility or the "place where they keep the aliens".
probably sounds dumb, but it was just an idea.
if it (by chance) happens to sound like a good idea, i would be interested in being involved in that particular debate.

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STATS FROM THE DEBATE BOARDS:

THE TOP TEN SINGLE DEBATE SCORES:

1. SnuffyPuffer 37.0
2. Disinterested 36.6
3. Irish 36.6
4. Walken 36.6
5. Barman 36.0
6. Falco Rex 36.0
7. Joc 36.0
8. Unafragger 36.0
9. Talon 35.6
10.Erikl 35.3
10.Sane-scotty(tie) 35.3

THE TOP TEN AVERAGE SCORES:
(The average of at least two debates)

1. Walken 34.6
2. SnuffyPuffer 34.2
3. Sane-scotty 34.0
4. Falco Rex 33.7
5. Talon 33.3
6. Disinterested 32.8
7. Xenojin 31.5
8. Kryso 31.1
9. Barman 30.7
10.Saucy 30.2

LEADER BOARD
This is a list of all of the debators that participated in at least two debates.
(Wins - Losses). Average Score of Debates. Each Debate Score.

Galor ( 6 - 2 ) Average Score: 28.0. Debate Scores: 28.0.
Walken ( 5 - 0 ) Average Score: 34.6. Debate Scores: 36.6, 34.0, 33.3.
Falco Rex ( 3 - 0 ) Average Score: 33.7. Debate Scores: 36.0, 34.0, 31.0.
Xenojin ( 3 - 0 ) Average Score: 31.5. Debate Scores: 32.0, 30.0.
Kryso ( 3 - 1 ) Average Score: 31.1. Debate Scores: 33.6, 31.6, 30.3, 29.0.
Talon ( 2 - 0 ) Average Score: 33.3. Debate Scores: 35.6, 31.0.
Barman (2 - 0 ) Average Score: 30.7. Debate Scores: 36, 25.3.
Aquatus ( 2 - 3 ) Average Score: 29.3. Debate Scores: 35.0, 31.3, 30.6, 27.6, 22.0.
Blue Scorpion ( 1 - 0 ) Average Score: 31.0. Debate Scores: 31.0.
SnuffyPuffer ( 1 - 1) Average Score: 34.2. Debate Scores: 37.0, 31.3.
Sane-scotty ( 1 - 1 ) Average Score: 34.0. Debate Scores: 35.3, 32.6.
Disinterested ( 1 - 1 ) Average Score: 32.8. Debate Scores: 36.6, 29.0.
JohnnyBoyC ( 1 - 1 ) Average Score: 30.0 . Debate Scores: 30.0.
Saucy ( 1 - 4) Average Score: 30.2. Debate Scores: 34.6, 30.0, 26.0.
Stillcrazy ( 0 - 2 ) Average Score: 29.8. Debate Scores: 33.6, 26.0.
Hunterkiller 2001 ( 0 - 4 ) Average Score: 28.8. Debate Scores: 33.0, 31.0, 31.0, 20.0.

Some wins are achieved by opponent failing to continue debate.
Some losses are attributed to failing to continue a debate.

The Average Debate Score is: 30.4

A very unique situation is that galor participated in 8 debates. 5 times his opponents didn't finish. 1 time he won with a score of 28. AND ... 2 times himself, he didn't finish the debate.

The placement of rank above adheres to these principles. Total wins leads in rank. A tie in wins is decided by amount of losses, as in a ( 3 - 1 ) record outranks a ( 3 - 2 ) record. But, if, as above, many have the same record like ( 1 - 1 ), average score takes position. A (1-1) record with an average of 31.3 is defeated by a (1-1) record with an average of 34.0.

I like the Xbox360/PS3/Revolution debate suggestion. I'd love to see that.

Unfortunately, I don't know enough about either console to feel comfortable putting up my hand (though I am an Xbox fan). But if there's anyone else out there...... it'll be a very interesting debate.

Regards, PA

^Generally when there are "debates" about video-games consoles or games in the video games section of this forum they degenerate into slugging matches where each side just bags the other.

Although I do see the merit in such a debate and as Lottie has said if we find enough interest from members to debate it I see no reason for it not occuring as long as the above does not occur.

I wouldn't mind debating the gaming platform topics myself, BUT, it would of course come down too facts, brags, and name calling

I wouldn,t mind seeing or joining a debate on ...

Guns for civilians - good or bad!?

If an intruder breaks into your home and injures him/herself do they have the right to sue – Yes or No?

Should young offenders be tried as adults when they have committed adult crimes – Yes or No ?

Ridiculous suing, should there be an end to it? Yes or No?

I'm pretty new here so forgive me if these have already been done

Becky's Mom- Thanks for the idea's, got some good one's there that we could pursue! We have already done a gun debate recently but if you want to participate in any of the others let Aztec of myself know and we will set it up for you.

Solofront-

Which is never allowed on the debates board or the forum in general.
A general reminder that flaming and general bad manners to an opponent will result in instant disqualification from the debate and a warning.

Again If you would like to debate this topic and can find someone who does not turn it into a slanging match then Aztec or I will set it up for you.

How about "Should the Electoral College be abolished?"

'Should Britain arm the police force?'

Hey if this debate does come up id gladly take up the challege to judge it alone because even though i said that " I HATE XB360 " dosen't mean i can't be unreasonable ( sry XB360 fans i just don't ike its approach to gaming just yet but i love Halo 2 ) and as my name suggest im a geek who knows his stuff

PS3 great grapics bad controler need to play demos before make judgement of wheir games are good or not MGS4 looks SWEET!!!!

XB360 good grapics good controller games are a bit to liner for me but gears of war looks SWEET!!!

and last but not least the Revoulution need to see demo before grapihics are judgeable Nintendo really made a SWEET!! controller there games are same as Grapihcs need to know more before i make a decison

scale of judgeing for me

AWESOME
Great
Good
Bad
Very Bad
HORRIBLE

Hope u nake this a debate and i hope ill be a part of it