Why are all my debate concessions or full forfeits?

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I have just noticed that absolutely none of my debates are actual wins, rather concessions or forfeits. oof.
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Is that a bad thing? It either means your opponents are easy or you are too gud.
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It seems bad. 
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I have just noticed that absolutely none of my debates are actual wins, rather concessions or forfeits. oof.
Not as unusual as one might think.  I've never taken the time to survey but I'd guess the majority of debates are won by forfeit or (to a much lesser degree) concession.  If you just commit to never forfeiting, you are almost guaranteed a 1500+ top 100 slot within a few debates.  This has proved increasingly less true as the site develops.

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Ok is this like a joke now? All nine of my debates are concessions or forfeits.
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Maybe just bad luck?
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yes you are a joke