The First Ever J&H Political Debate Held on Discord

Quick Update:

This debate will be held this coming Friday, April 6, at 5:00 PM EST.

Im sorry for the long delay but I hope everyone who wants to can make it and come listen in to the debate. This should be a lot of fun so try and make it!

Also I will make sure to record it for anyone who is unable to attend but would like to listen to it.


Intro

Hello everyone, I really have wanted to try something over the past few months and I have finally decided to get around to it. Anyways, I often see political discussions and debates on these forums, however I someone who participates in these threads, I find it hard to really get a good proper discussion going. With delayed responses, people misreading things, and someone's tone getting misunderstood over text are just some of the problems with these political threads. So that is why I want to have the first ever Political Debate on the J&H Discord server. Basically I would create a channel which everyone could join, and we could have a proper debate on multiple political issues going on, just for fun. This is just a proof of concept, I need to make sure enough people are interested in this idea, so if you would like to participate in, or just listen to, a political debate on the J&H Discord please respond to this thread letting me know.

General Guidelines/Premise

Obviously in order for this to actually work there would be a proper format which would be followed and a set of rules for all participants. So he is the general guidelines for how this debate would work.

1. I would create a private channel on the J&H Discord for the Debate to be held in.

2. Anyone could join the channel, however anyone who isn't participating in the debate would be muted.

3. The participants of the debate would receive the ability to talk in order to debate their opponents on an
issue, each getting a certain amount of time for opening statements, refutals, cross examinations, and
closing statements.

4. I would be the moderator for the debate, introducing the topics/questions and making sure everything stays civil and in order.

4. In order to ensure the debate stays fun and appropriate for everyone, the following rules would be set in
place for all participants and spectators to abide by. The general rules would be as follows,
- Do not make any rude or disparaging remarks to your opponent or other members/groups of the community
- Do not yell into your mic or scream at anyone/start a fight
- Do not talk out of turn during the debate
- Respect other people's opinions to a certain extent
- Basically just keep things civil, this isn't a presidential debate, its all just for fun.

Debate Format

This is where I need the communities help. I have a few ideas on the specific debate format but I would love to here some feedback from you guys on what you would prefer to happen. Here are some of the ideas and questions I have for you on the debate format.

Debate Premise
- Two sides (Standard Republican views vs. Standard Democratic Views)
- Multiple Topics such as, Gun Control, Abortion, Immigration, etc. Please let me know what topics you want to be featured.
- Also would you prefer the debate be teams, as in one group debating another group, or would you prefer an individual debate, with only one person debating the other in a certain topic. (There would be multiple participants, just only one person could speak during a certain "round")

The Debate Round Format
- Introduction of the topic/question by moderator
- Opening Statements from both sides on the topic (2 Minutes each)
- Cross Examinations and rebuttals from both sides (3-4 Minutes each)
- Closing arguments/statements from both sides (2 minutes each)

Application/Thoughts

If you are interested in participating/spectating a debate like this on discord please reply to this thread with the following format.

IGN:
Timezone:
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator):
Only answer the next questions if you want to actually participate in the debate
How does your political ideology tends to lean on most major issues? (Liberal or Conservative):
Would you prefer to debate individually or with a group?:
Do you have any other suggestions for debate topics/questions or any ideas for the debate format?:

 

Oh heck yes. I have been waiting for someone to make this thread for awhile. This is my cup of tea.

IGN: SushiSpence
Timezone: Central
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Participant
Only answer the next questions if you want to actually participate in the debate
How does your political ideology tends to lean on most major issues? (Liberal or Conservative): Conservative.
Would you prefer to debate individually or with a group?: Group. People need to have their views and opinions too, Just with a moderator to mute and let people talk.
Do you have any other suggestions for debate topics/questions or any ideas for the debate format?:
Topics such as BLM, Transgender, and other "radical" groups and ideas should be added to the list. Lots of people are more involved and knowledgeable on these topics over gun control or abortion.

DISCLAIMER To all who participate, I do not and will not hold your opinions against you because of my opposing thoughts or facts. I understand this is for fun and will treat it so. On that note, Good luck for everyone participating, I hope I will be able to attend.

 

IGN: zaneblaster22
Timezone: PST
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Spectator

 

IGN: ZeusV
Timezone: Eastern Time Zone
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Spectate

 

IGN: umarunn
Timezone: GMT
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Spectator

 

I'm not much into the whole politics thing and debating topic but this is legit really cool. I hope it goes well for everyone!

 

IGN: Progtrash
Timezone: EST
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Participant, even though I may be inactive I still plan to get involved because I have strong opinions and such.
How does your political ideology tends to lean on most major issues? (Liberal or Conservative): I lean towards Conservative
Would you prefer to debate individually or with a group?: A group mainly because I can have people who agree and more people would make the debate more interesting because of the different views and opinions.
Do you have any other suggestions for debate topics/questions or any ideas for the debate format?: Not really, the only question I have is how the whole thing is going to work, but that will more than likely be found out I guess.

 

IGN: safoya299
Timezone: est
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): participant
Only answer the next questions if you want to actually participate in the debate
How does your political ideology tends to lean on most major issues? (Liberal or Conservative): i dont fucking know honestly
Would you prefer to debate individually or with a group?: individual.
Do you have any other suggestions for debate topics/questions or any ideas for the debate format?: i didnt know blm was something you debate lol but lets hear what people have to say about that and "Transgenderism". lol

 

IGN: TheMint
Timezone: GMT+2
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Spectator

 

IGN: Nnoah
Timezone: Est
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator):
Yes, participant.
How does your political ideology tends to lean on most major issues? (Liberal or Conservative): Conservative
Would you prefer to debate individually or with a group?: Either is fine but a group would be cool.
Do you have any other suggestions for debate topics/questions or any ideas for the debate format: Ill just roll with whats being debated

Note I may be inactive though from time to time though.

 

IGN: Strikyn
Timezone: GMT +12 (NZST)
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Spectator

 

IGN: MisfittedCow
Timezone: CST
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Spectator

 

IGN: Yellow_Pants
Timezone: CET
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Spectator

 

Can someone who is spectating record the debate and upload it on the forums? There are high chances I won’t be on but I will gladly hear what people have to say

 

@SushiSpence was literally meant for this thread.

 

IGN: SoberLiz
Timezone: EST
Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Spectator

(I would join in, but there are already a lot of conservatives participating) (I dont feel the need to add on to the group, since my views/points are probably just the same as them)

 

Good to see the right wing community flourishing, just too busy atm to participate.

 

Thanks for everyones support on this idea, really glad a lot of you want to come listen to it. Right now we have a fair amount of Conservative people looking to participate but we might need some more members who lean towards liberal views in order to make sure this debate is equal. So if you know anyone who would be interested please let them know/tag them.

Also I will be sending out a PM shortly for those looking to participate to give you guys some more info/set up a time for this to happen.

 

IGN: Jit_, discord Jit

Timezone: EST

Are You Interested in a debate like this? If so, as what role? (Participant or Spectator): Participant

How does your political ideology tends to lean on most major issues? (Liberal or Conservative): Independent. More conservative but I will debate liberal if there’s a shortage
on that side

Would you prefer to debate individually or with a group?: Individually

Do you have any other suggestions for debate topics/questions or any ideas for the debate format?: None