Former National Debater.

Convince me. Don't be rude or obnoxious.

If you don't argue against specific points or cards I flow them through for your opponent and you have lost the point - hence dropping the point for failing to see the point. Whoever has won more points on the flow by the end has won - unless you convince me to judge some other way.

Spreading is NOT for PF and hurts your speaks in all formats. We're online and not all have the equipment to handle it.

Cost benefit analysis and impacts should be shown for whatever type of debate you want to have. Yes, even Ks need impact calculus.

LD doesn't require a plan - it is a debate of morality. Reiterating your opponent has no plan is the debate equivalent of telling me you have no cogent arguments of your own.

Will judge however you tell me to judge and love out of the box debates. However I am a person with ears and they perk up when I hear something inherently stupid.

When you start talking is when I start timing. Yes, road maps will be timed for all 5 seconds they should take.

Do my work for me and tell me what and why you are talking about things.

Have fun out there. Always happy to judge and remember an elegant argument or CX is always more powerful than using cards you don't understand that say 'X argument bad' like a bad clickbait article on facebook posted by your weird aunt still liking your exes photos that isn't even about what the headline claims. See how getting off topic is confusing? Stick to your points and be direct.

I'm mostly familiar with LD judging, but I have a basic understanding of how PF works.

For Lincoln Douglas-

I'm a tabula rasa judge. If you are explaining an argument, provide your logical link chain instead of going to the conclusion of your attack. I also weigh heavily on Value and Criterion attacks, as this is a debate centered on your values. Arguments on contentions are welcome, just make sure you really tie it back into the Value and Criterion debate. Arguments centered around technicality take away from the discussion.

For Public Forum-

The same applies to Public Forum, but the framework debate doesn't matter as much as up-to-date evidence. Again, I'm a tabula rasa judge, I like logical link chains, and I don't enjoy attacks centered around technicality. Voter speeches will also affect the final ballot.

Remember to be respectful and have fun with the debate!