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raysrambles · 3 months

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I am a public forum hater at my core. policy is the superior form of debate. why would you do pf when you could pursue the glory of policy. pf is just watered down policy and I will stand by that. I am a policy debate supremacist; pf kids are boring and the four of us policy kids at my school could easily win against all like 25 pf kids.

(LD is a gray area)

#THIS IS ALL /LH #debate #policy debate #public forum #speech and debate #debate kid

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bella-clao · 4 months

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Guys does anyone know what to do for the new PF topic. I’m actually struggling so hard wtf are we supposed to do for statistics.

I spent like 2 hours trying to find any amount of statistics on how it could maybe impact those who work for social media companies but I couldn’t find anything.

Resolution: The United States federal government should repeal section 230(or something like that)

#speech and debate #Colorado speech and debate #public forum #resolution #debate #send help #helpppp #section 230

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squid-with-five-eyes · 5 months

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defend your answer in tags!

#speech and debate #speech #debate #nsda #pf #public forum #policy debate #ld debate #forensics

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wring-wraith · 5 months

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This is your monthly reminder to vote for the hardest and most convoluted topic category that nsda has to offer in order to punish LD and Pufo kids for their sins

#speech and debate #nsda #topic voting #pufo #public forum #lincoln douglas debate #debate

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potomacdebateacademy · 7 months

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Captain's Corner: Tips For Unpacking A New Topic

As the end of the month is in sight, a new resolution is right around the corner. Being presented with a new topic is often daunting. Here are a few tips to get started!

Break down the resolution.

Pick out key topical words: Who might the actors be? Who might be affected?

Pick out phrasing nuances: “On balance” may indicate cost benefit analysis. “Should” may indicate an action-promoting affirmative. Consider how “substantial” may be interpreted.

Are there any words or concepts you are not familiar with? Define them.

Identify the status quo.

What is happening right now? What might be good or bad about it? How might affirming change it?

Need some inspiration?

Ask your coaches! Your coaches at Potomac Oak are always happy to help you learn more about strategies, the different nuances of debate, and the topics at hand.

Check briefs! Organizations such as Champion Debate, DebateUS, and Victory Briefs all offer analysis and cards on the topic! While many of these briefs cost money, you can often find free versions on Discord or Reddit.

Youtube! Watching videos on Youtube is a great way to gain background information in an engaging way. Various debate organizations provide recorded topic lectures for your viewing.

Let the research lead you!

Instead of hunting down arguments that you’ve heard from within the debate community, allow yourself to explore various postures through online literature.

What are the most common perspectives? What argument is each perspective proposing? Consider the strength of each argument and how they might weigh against one another when choosing your contentions.

We hope that these tips help kickstart your journey on this new topic! We wish everyone the best of luck in their upcoming tournaments!

P.S. The new Nocember topic is Resolved: The United States federal government should forgive all federal student loan debt.

#potomacdebate #public forum #debate #nsda

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1134soup · 7 months

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PF is epic I love talking about the arctic i love talking about the arctic i am not tired of talking about Russia at all for sure I’m not tired of talking about the Ukraine war for sure I’m not tired of talking about climate change at all (I’m lying I am so tired I’m happy to have an easy topic for LD)

#nsda #pufo #pf debate #public forum #speech and debate

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sarcastic-salem · 2 years

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Finally caved and decided to watch the new Dahmer series on Netflix.

Its mostly because I read that the series covers Dahmer’s life story, and I’ve been curious about his childhood for a while. I’ve been curious about psychology (and by extension criminal psychology) since I was a kid. My parents and teachers used to say that I was a “slow learner” because of a “learning disability” but no one would ever tell me what that “learning disability” was.

So I kind of grew up knowing that there was something wrong with me. Even though I didn’t know what was really wrong. So I started reading a lot about mental healthcare in middle school.

Like after you read maybe three or four books about mental illness, you start to figure out that people aren’t just born crazy. You have to go through some really fucked up shit to get that way. And that, unfortunately, applies to criminals and murderers, too.

I’ve seen a lot people complaining about the

Commercialization of tragedy????

And I’m sorry but, really — this is the most hypocritical bullshit I’ve ever heard. Because, first of all, in another 10-20 years or probably even sooner there’s going to be another TRAGEDY that’s so mindblowingly horrific yall are going to be begging for it to be COMMERCIALIZED in some way:

People are going to ask for books or documentaries or news coverage, and then eventually movies and tv dramas. Because that’s exactly what commercializing off of tragedy is—

Creating something inspired by tragedy.

Whether those things are created to celebrate or to study the tragedy in question is is not relevant. It doesn’t matter if its a murder or a domestic abuse story or some celebrity scandal — do you think books haven’t been written about school shootings?

If so, then you’re wrong.

And whose been reading this?

Because ya know what — Jennette McCurdy is

Commercializing her tragedy because her tragedy is her story.

Because tragedy is personal and more than that

Its educational — all of motherfucking history is one big tragedy, and you’re complaining about commercializing tragedy? That’s exactly the type of attitude that leads to books being pulled from shelves in public libraries. Because even though we teach history

With the hope that those horrific events will NEVER be repeated again, people would rather bury their heads in the sand and pretend they never happened.

And, yeah, that includes serial killer stories which Time magazine has been pumping out year after fucking year for more than a decade, fyi, with their Most Deadliest Men Alive issues. Or whatever they’re called. You know what I’ve learned?

That all serial killers have incredibly shitty, fucked up childhoods and untreated mental illness because they were failed by society as children. No one gave a shit when CPS was called or when their daddy molested them, and in the case of Jeffrey Dahmer and most other infamous serial killers whose actions took place between 1960-1980s

Child abuse was not even considered a crime yet

And by that I mean, ALL of this shit could have been prevented. This conversation wouldn’t even be taking place right now if people actually gave cared as much as they claim to. Motherfucking Jeffrey Dahmer could be a Gods damn biology professor in Milwaukee right now with a husband and three kids and a chihuahua that shits in your yard every morning if people actually gave a shit.

That’s what pisses me off the most.

It all could have been prevented.

As for family members feeling retraumatized…….What Netflix did was disrespectful but it wasn’t illegal. Because Dahmer’s crimes have been common knowledge for more than 30 years. His name, his victims’ and their families have already been preserved in print and on film some of which is more than that 30 years old — that makes it a matter of public forum just like the internet —

Once its out there its out there, and anyone and everyone has free and open access to it. And they can do pretty much whatever they want with that information.

So even though Ryan Murphy did something really shitty by not reaching out to victims’ family members to ask for their permission or whatever, he nor anyone under his employ was never legally obligated to do so in the first place.

And this exact same thing has happened before — A LOT.

That’s exactly how Pamela Anderson got fucked over by Disney and Hulu when Hulu added Pam & Tommy: A series which documents and relives the tale of her extremely public career failure and public character defamation — IE slut shaming EVERYWHERE — because of her abusive, dipshit husband. And they made the show without Pamela Anderson or Tommy Lee’s permission.

Not only that but whoever the fuck vied to have this series

Pulled from the LGBT genre should be fucking ashamed of themselves. Yeah, no, go bust a nut over queer Disney villains but the gay men Jeffrey Dahmer killed — nope, not the kind of representation we need. Because, seriously who is representing all of the BIPOC queer men facing discrimination and hate crimes? I mean, there’s POSE but that isn’t exactly an laugh fest, either. Are ya gonna demand that it gets pulled from the LGBT genre next?

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hiriajuu-suffering · 1 year

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I'm a real debate coach that should absolutely be taken seriously 🤣

Rank them yourselves if you'd like!

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uwabbittuwabbit · 4 months

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theres something weird about my school network where it doesnt allow me to access ao3 on my computer in my dorms for some reason so if i am to post fic i have to do it in Public (i.e the library. for some reason.)

#its funny tho im contributing to the internet library of motosport rpf in the stacks #at like the desk of a grad student who is an unwilling participant of this process #in a way #eternalectics #public forum

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bella-clao · 4 months

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Silly public forum post

Actually did kinda good at a circuit tournament which is surprising. Doing debate in a smaller area of colorado means we don't get to see many larger tournaments but the Arizona Invitational was a whole new world. We had a super good time, and nearly broke but ran into some kids who go to the yale invitational every year. Anyways, 3-3 isn't bad for a case written 3 days before :)

#colorado speech and debate #speech and debate #arizona #arizona invitational #circuit tournament #debate #public forum #slight rant #not too shabby

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mediumgrapefru · 4 months

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personally my 2024 resolutions are Resolved: The United States federal government should repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and Resolved: The United States federal government should ban single-use plastics but like. you do you i suppose

#public forum #we can pretend i am actually debating the first one

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babbleonian · 11 months

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I can’t believe i let a man ruin my debate experience. I never wanted to do partner debate with him but was told I had to because it was “unfair” to him when I wanted to switch to congress or LD. Now, even after being national qualifier champions, not even getting 1 loss from any judge we had, even in 3 judge rounds, I’m sitting at home while everyone’s in Phoenix debating because he didn’t want to debate. FUCK you and FUCK your family. My potential was always held back, and you got all the praise. You’re stupid.

#dumbitchie #speech #debate #public forum #school

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potomacdebateacademy · 4 months

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December '23 Tournament Results

As the year comes to a close, we had a busy December! Potomac Debate students attended 3 in-person tournaments at Ridge, George Mason University, and Princeton University. We also competed in 2 online tournaments at TOC Digital Series and UCLA. Last but not least, we hosted our very own Fall Championships Intramural with over 200 students in attendance! Without further ado, here are our impressive results:

December Fall Championships Intramural:

Impromptu Speaking

📣1st: Sneha P.

📣2nd: Hannah L.

Public Speaking

Junior Varsity:

📣1st: Jiah N.

📣2nd: David K.

Varsity:

📣1st: Olivia H.

📣2nd: Shreya B.

Public Forum

Elementary School Novice:

🏆Champion: Aalia K. & Ritishka K.

⭐ Finalist: Melissa S. & Jenna Y.

Speaker Awards

📣1st: Ritishka K.

📣2nd: Aalia K.

📣3rd: Naiya D.

Elementary School Open:

🏆Champion: Jayden L. & Shreya R.

⭐ Finalist: Ariyan P. & Lara V.

Speaker Awards

📣1st: Lara V.

📣2nd: Sian L.

📣3rd: Mishka C.

Middle School Novice:

🏆Champion: Avik D. & Pranav K.

⭐ Finalist: Chloe D. & Julia G.

⭐ Semifinalist: Sujeev K. & Rishabh V., Diya G. & Srinish P.

Speaker Awards

📣1st: Sujeev K.

📣2nd: Chloe D.

📣3rd: VIhaan M.

📣4th: Steven H.

📣5th: Srinish P.

Middle School JV:

🏆Champion: Cameron L. & Andrew N.

⭐ Finalist: Lakshya P. & Ayaan K.

⭐ Semifinalist: Rishaan G. & Sophia L., Arnav S. & Aru-Ai K.

Speaker Awards

📣1st: Sriya I.

📣2nd: Gregory S.

📣3rd: Elaine Z.

📣4th: Avika S.

📣5th: Jiyan B.

Middle School Intermediate:

🏆Champion: Erin L. & Christian L.

⭐ Finalist: Ava N. & Hetvik K.

Speaker Awards

📣1st: Suhani V.

📣2nd: Ava N.

📣3rd: Saisahasra A., Rishaan K.

Middle School Open:

🏆Champion: Abhay H. & Anthony L.

⭐ Finalist: Kaylynn Y. & Rebecca L.

Speaker Awards

📣1st: Lavinia U.

📣2nd: Abhay H.

📣3rd: Anthony L.

High School Novice

🏆Champion: Harshiv S. & Laura C.

⭐ Finalist: Aanshi P. & Yiren J.

Speaker Awards

📣1st: Laura C.

📣2nd: Aanshi P.

📣3rd: Ananya N.

High School JV

🏆Champion: Anirudh P. & Sanskriti N.

⭐ Finalist: Jessica G. & Wyatt N.

Speaker Awards

📣1st: Jessica G.

📣2nd: Wyatt N.

📣3rd: Anirudh P.

High School Open

🏆Champion: Rohan R. & Raj A.

⭐ Finalist: Mengtong X. & Joyce L.

Speaker Awards

📣1st: Raj A.

📣2nd: Kelly J.

📣3rd: Nehal T.

Ridge Debates:

High School Varsity:

⭐ Quarterfinalists: Ishan P. & Noor M., Aaron T. & Isabel T. (receiving TWO GOLD bids to TOC!)

⭐ Octafinalists: Christopher T. & Cynthea W. (receiving a SILVER bid to TOC!)

Speaker Awards

📣6th: Aaron T.

📣8th: Ishan P.

Princeton University:

High School Varsity:

⭐ Double Octafinalists: Sherry L. & Leon W., Roselyn B. & Tiffany T., and Carson D. & Dillon M. (receiving THREE SILVER bids to TOC!)

George Mason University:

High School Varsity:

⭐ Quarterfinalists: Benjamin T. & Luke W., Zack L. & Hali D. (receiving TWO GOLD bids to TOC!)

⭐ Octafinalists: Ishan P. & Aaron T. (receiving a SILVER bid to TOC!)

⭐ Double Octafinalists: Cleo C. & Sahasra G., Alisha D. & Ethan M., Paul W. & Harrison W.

⭐ Triple Octafinalist: Richard F & Sarina V.

TOC Digital Speech & Debate #3:

Middle School Varsity::

⭐ Octafinalist: Aahana G. & Cady W.

Speaker Awards (Middle School)

📣7th: Cady W.

UCLA:

High School Novice:

🏆Champion: Kaylynn Y. & Ava Y.

⭐ Quarterfinalist: Samarth S. & Kathy F.

⭐ Octafinalist: Karthik U. & Anish K.

Speaker Awards

📣2nd: Ava Y.

📣7th: Pia P.

#potomacdebate #public forum #debate #novicedebate #varsitydebate

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1134soup · 2 years

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First debate today I’m shitting myself I had to steal my cousin’s chromebook because the school one won’t let me do out of school emails this is horrifying

#speech and debate #forensics #nsda #public forum #pufo debate #listening to oingo boingo on the way there though so I’m good

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readingrecap · 11 months

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🚰 Water Rates Public Forum Tonight

Got questions about water rates? We have answers. Join town staff for a conversation about tiered water rates and share your feedback on WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, at 6PM in the Select Board Room, Town Hall, 16 Lowell St.Or join virtually via Zoomhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89996199574Meeting ID: 899 9619 9574

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#Public Forum #Water Rates

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