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About me
I competed in mainly PF for four years for Paradise Valley High School. I dabbled in Impromptu, Congress, and Lincoln Douglas with varying degrees of success (I did DI once, but we don't talk about that). I'm a freshman at the University of Arizona now. If you have any specific questions or want more information about my experience level/background just ask and I'll explain some more.
Public Forum
In general:
I typically like tech over truth, but don’t abuse that. Overall I’m pretty much a standard flow judge. Don’t be a jerk, your speaks won’t thank you. (Rounds get heated sometimes and I get that, but don't let it cross a line). Don't go too fast, and if I tell you you are going too fast and you don't slow down, that's on you.
I saw this on someone else's paradigm and I'm stealing it: please please don't make me think. If you do your job right I won't have to.
More details:
Structure: Frontlining is a must in first summary (y’all have three minutes now, that’s light work) and second rebuttal. First summary should extend turns and key defense even if it isn’t frontlined, other defense can be sticky (but tell me in like five seconds where it’s sticking).
Argumentation: Don’t bring up new arguments after first summary unless they’re extensions of some kind, I won’t flow it. I also won’t flow through ink (if that has to be said). Provide comparative analysis instead of just throwing cards at each other (please) -- this will matter if it comes down to an evidence battle. Please extend warranting throughout the round. Also, WEIGH.
Evidence: If you tell me to call a card I will; otherwise I probably won’t call cards unless something stands out to me. Evidence ethics matter and if you lie about evidence I won’t be a happy camper. You can call to look at evidence off prep but if you’re excessive then I’ll start using your prep. Basically, don’t try to scam it and you’ll be fine.
Progressive: Please no.
Disclosure theory: No.
Organization: I don't care how you organize your speeches (straight down the flow, key voters, whatever), but make sure you are organized, and tell me what you're doing. Messy speech = messy flow = messy verdict. also, signpost please.
If you have any questions about these, or any other questions, please please feel free to ask before the round, I'd rather everyone understand up front. If you do something that’s actually funny — not rude— in round I will appreciate it. You can be as goofy as you want (and I’ll probably enjoy watching), but it’s your problem if that gets in the way of actual content.
Congress
I did mainly PF in high school, but I occasionally competed in other events, including Congress, so I know what's going on. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask. The standard considerations for Congress apply: be clear, be organized, don't be too fast, cite good evidence, be unique, make sure the judges are ready/know who you are before you start your speech, and ask questions.
IE
As far as IE goes, I mostly competed in impromptu, but I'm familiar with most of the other formats. (I don't think there's anything else I really need to say, if you have specific questions you can ask).