ARGUMENTUM ad POPULUM: I declare a thumb war

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I think we should all play a casual, freewheeling contest of arguments, decided by number of likes.  The structure of this contest is simple.


IN this FORUM TOPIC
  1. Submit the most popular topic for one round of arguments
    • earn one point
    • topics can be on any subject except that this our DART website, its content and membership are entirely off the table
    • more than one topic may be suggested by any DARTer but each topic should be posted separately for the purpose of distinguishing number of likes
IN a SECOND FORUM TOPIC
  1. Submit the most popular single-post argument affirming the winning topic
    • earn three points
    • one post only per round per DARTer
      • no commentary or critique or campaigning- just arguments and likes
IN a THIRD FORUM TOPIC
  1. Submit the most popular single post counter-argument refuting the winning affirmative argument
    • earn two points
    • any contestant that wins both PRO and CON arguments for the same round earns ten points
    • one post only per round per DARTer
      • no commentary or critique or campaigning- just arguments and likes
  • popularity is decided by number of likes
    • we can like as much or as little as we want
    • we don't have to argue to vote
    • we don't have to vote to argue
    • I won't submit any arguments but I may use likes to break a tie
  • Contestants can join at any point in the contest
  • Sincere and friendly participation is requested
  • If we do more than one of these, all points earned will be cumulative and perpetual in radiant glory

So, for today, we just want topics

IN this FORUM TOPIC
  1. Submit the most popular topic for one round of arguments
    • earn one point
    • topics can be on any subject except that this our DART website, its content and membership are entirely off the table
    • more than one topic may be suggested by any DARTer but each topic should be posted separately for the purpose of distinguishing number of likes
Time for submissions will be evaluated according to level of participation.  If nobody wants to play that's also fine... just thought we might try something new

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Topic: In principle, wealthy nations ought to give foreign aid to impoverished/developing countries 

Am I doing this right?

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Topic: Individualism is ethically superior to Collectivism
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Topic: In principle, the U.S. ought to intervene to stop human rights abuses in foreign countries 
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Topic: A two-state solution is the best solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict
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Topic: Traditional debate is better than progressive debate
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Topic: Libertarianism is a superior political ideology to conservatism
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Topic: Technological progression ought to continue  
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Topic: Kendrick Lamar is the greatest rapper of all time
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Topic: States ought to be democratic

or 

Topic: States ought to mandate that the means of production are democratically owned
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Topic: In principle, states ought to have open borders
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Topic: In principle, wealthy nations ought to give foreign aid to impoverished/developing countries 

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yep.  most liked topic will be argued in round 1

thanks for going first!
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Topic: Unconventional Debate Formats Such as That in This Thread Should be Encouraged

Let's get meta.
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meta is word

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I'll pop this up for a few more days but it looks like I'll be picking from Username's suggestions, the way things currently stand.

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The US Should Nationally Own and Operate Railroads
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Disclaimer: DO NOT LOOK UP THE ENDING TO WHIPLASH IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN IT 

Topic: The film "Whiplash" had a happy ending 

Rule for topic: No using the testimony of the creators of the film as evidence 

Once again, DO NOT LOOK UP THE ENDING TO WHIPLASH IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. Just see the movie if you're interested. It is one of the greatest works of art I have seen in my life
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Now I am realizing that if this becomes a topic people might accidentally expose themselves to the film. Hm. 
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Disclaimer: DO NOT LOOK UP THE ENDING TO WHIPLASH IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN IT 

Topic: The film "Whiplash" had a happy ending 

Rule for topic: No using the testimony of the creators of the film as evidence 

Once again, DO NOT LOOK UP THE ENDING TO WHIPLASH IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. Just see the movie if you're interested. It is one of the greatest works of art I have seen in my life

love it
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I'll pop this up for a few more days but it looks like I'll be picking from Username's suggestions, the way things currently stand.
Post 13 winning so far (tied with post 1)

Edit: Actually also tied with post 4, didn't see that. What happens in the case of a tie? Maybe do both?
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Edit: Actually also tied with post 4,
Post 3*
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Topic: This forum thread is immoral like-farming
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Topic: This forum thread is immoral like-farming
  • topics can be on any subject except that this our DART website, its content and membership are entirely off the table
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I don't care, telling me you'd electrocute my testicles is also off the table but you got away with it. if it's in forum games no moderation it seems.
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you'd electrocute my testicles
This is hilarious 😂😂
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If I made the same threat I'd be banned, no doubt. 
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If I made the same threat I'd be banned, no doubt. 
You shouldn’t be banned for that lmfao
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I'll pop this up for a few more days but it looks like I'll be picking from Username's suggestions, the way things currently stand.
Post 13 winning so far (tied with post 1)

Edit: Actually also tied with post 4, didn't see that. What happens in the case of a tie?

I decide

Maybe do both?

okay.  why not.
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Topic: The film "Whiplash" had a happy ending 
Funnily, I made the argument on DDO a long time ago that this movie was all one big analogy for masturbation. I never thought of the whole "happy ending" part, but I don't doubt it has one. 


Found this. The editing kinda ruins it a bit, but man that was a sweaty movie. 
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oh my god it's badger