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Sat December 5, 2020 at 3:33 PM EDT
I'm a parent(lay) judge who doesn't judge often. (btw my daughter is a debator who helped write this so if you see jargon and it seems like im a flay, im not. please please PLEASE go lay:))
I can't understand you if you go too fast. I'll say "clear" once if you do, after that I will start taking off speaker points. Please emphasize certain words/stats if you believe they are important.
I'll rarely call cards, but I'll do so if you request I do. However, please take your own prep/speech time. Please limit your use of jargon, I won't understand much.
I'm truth>tech. I vote for the team that convinces me.
I consider crossfire the most important aspect of the round and I do occasionally flow it. However, please do not be rude, I value respect in debate.
I don't understand theories or K's so please do not run them, chances are I won't vote for you if you do.
If you're rude, sexist, ableist, racist, etc. I will tank your speaks.
Me disclosing depends on how clean the round/decision is.
If you have any questions feel free to ask me before round!
(For Dowling specifically, I have already judged a nocember tournament but more complicated/unique arguments I may not know and need further explanation)
Good luck and have fun!