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I've competed in almost every event - I've been in debate for 7 years now. I've gone to nationals 3 years in a row now. I love debate, please don't change that for me.

LD: Framework is the most important and whoever wins framework tends to win in my experience. Use your contentions to back your framework. I love LD, please don't make me dislike it. If your opponent drops your case and you say it went uncontested in your speech, then the argument stands and will be weighed heavily. I like impact analysis, so do what you with that. I do not care for statistics much because this is Lincoln Douglas Debate, this a morals and values centric debate and stats are for more policy and implementation centric debates. If it resorts to a stats debate, low speaker points, but better stats win.

PF: I have never competed in PF, but I have PFers on my team and understand the basics. Please don't use much jargon because I don't speak PF. This is not policy junior, so don't act like it. Use your evidence as impacts and arguments, don't just read it. I prefer traditional PF.

Congress: Read a speech and actually know it (or act like you know it). This is supposed to be fun. Don't be rude, and actually get stuff done.

CLASH - this is a debate, not a tea party. argue against every point. I prefer framework debates and contention impact weighing clash, but please don't resort to a definitions debate. If there is no clash, then speaker points will show that.

I will not do your work for you. If you said something in Cross Ex and don't bring it up, it is not an argument. Explain your links and impacts or else I won't.

Use all of your prep time because even if you don't need it, you need it.

IMPACTS!!!!! I judge the round off of impact weighing and linkage to frame!! If you do not bring up any impacts, speaker points and the overall outcome of the debate.

Values - I think the framework of a case is the most important part of a debate for LD. I don't care that much about implementation unless the resolution has it. PROVE HOW YOURS WINS and how it links to your case.

I will not accept any disrespectful language towards your opponents or judges. Don't be rude and you'll do just fine.

Timing - Use all of your time. Just do it. I will take points off for more than one minute of left.

Flow - When giving rebuttals, just go down the flow so it's easier for everyone. And please, please, please, for the love of all that is good, clarify what you are talking about.

Spreading - If I cannot understand what you're saying because you're speaking so fast, I will take off points even if I have the case. I can flow spread, but please speak clearly, and if you don't, then I will not flow the argument.

Know your case - at least act like you did the research and wrote the case. If you say you have a card for it, say the card name and argument at least.

Keep your logical fallacies for your next round.

PLAY BY THE RULES - if you lie about something or steal a case or do anything unethical, I will vote against you.

I will not vote on Extinction arguments without proper links (minimum of 4 cards to prove linkage).

Losses for me: disrespect, sexist/racist/LGBTQ+phobic/literally any discriminatory comments or language, or violence.

I don't really like Theory, but if it goes uncontested I'll flow it, and if it has proper links and explanation, then I'll flow it.

Don't browbeat less experienced debaters or your speaks will be below 28

Interp: Only rule for me- SCREAMING DOES NOT EQUAL EMOTION!! If you can show emotion without screaming, you did good. Now if it's a getting louder because the piece needs to show emphasis, sounds good.

This may or may not be helpful, so feel free to read it if you would like. It's also very long... but worthwhile, I think.

If you choose to read this, it means I am your judge. My email is marmadukezgen@gmail.com you can use this to share files if needed.

Lincoln Douglas Debate

• I have been debating in Georgia for three years (give or take...), so I understand the gist of the event. However, I want to stress that this is a persuasion-based competition, not an imaginary rap battle against Eminem. DO NOT SPREAD- While I don't mind a fast-paced delivery, you must speak clearly. Please keep in mind that if your argument becomes difficult to understand, I will deduct speaker points and stop listening. I will flow all speeches except for cross-examination (CX). Therefore, if you fail to mention any points made during CX, it will not be my responsibility.

• How to Win: It is crucial to tie everything in your LD case to your Value and Value Criterion. This is what distinguishes us from other competitors. LD is a philosophy-based event, so it is vital to refer back to your V/VC and organize your case accordingly. Referring to your Value and Value Criterion is essential to succeed in this event. Also, ensure that there are credible links between your cards and your case, and extend your cards as required. I will be judging the round off of impact-weighing and linkage.

Public Forum Debate

Totally original.

• PF - I side on the traditional side of PF. Don't throw a lot of jargon at me or simply read cards... this isn't Policy Jr., compete in PF for the debate animal it is. Remember debate, especially PF, is meant to persuade - use all the tools in your rhetorical toolbox: Logos, Ethos, and Pathos.

General Points/Basics:

• Clash: This is a crucial topic that requires discussion, even though I know it may be too early for you and you would rather stay in bed and watch Spongebob. However, it's important to argue your points well and refute your opponent's, as it will benefit you in the long run. I suggest debating each point thoroughly and going down the flow, as I learned from experience that it's necessary. While I prefer framework and impact-weighing debates, definitions are also important at times, although they are not required as often.

• Signpost: This is essential to the flow of the round, so keep that in mind when you are countering your opponent's case (rebuttal) and rebuilding your case.

• KNOW YOUR CASE!!! From my experience, it's important to act like you know what you're talking about even if you wrote it at 3 a.m.

• Time: Please use your prep time wisely, and most importantly use all of your speech time.

• This is important because it's here twice :) DO NOT SPREAD- While I don't mind a fast-paced delivery, you must speak clearly. Please keep in mind that if your argument becomes difficult to understand, I will deduct speaker points and stop listening.

Speaker Points (Unless told otherwise)

30: You altered my perception of what is achievable during a debate or accomplished something truly revelatory with the subject. Your speaking manner demonstrates a complexity that would capture a theater full of people's attention.

29-29.9: I would anticipate you to be in the tournament's late eliminations because you are a top-tier speaker and thinker. You are pondering the subject at a very high level.

28-28.9: Compared to the stock instances I usually hear on a specific topic, your speech demonstrated much more thought than was typical. Your conversational style exudes confidence and grace.

27.27.9: This is what I mean when I say that this is the "perfect average." Even though the presentation wasn't very eye-catching, you did a nice job of building your case and presenting it.

26-26.9: Although you typically made a convincing point, your delivery and argumentation lacked sophistication.

22-25.9: Your argument was little supported, and your case and/or delivery were both confusing.

Under 21: You said or did something severely offensive, and will most likely be reported to Tabroom. sorry stink <3

PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF EACH OTHER

It is important to remember that disrespect towards your opponent or me during a debate will result in a deduction of speaker points. In addition, I will immediately report any discriminatory behavior, such as LGBTQIA+phobia, racism, or sexism, to Tabroom. There will be zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or violence.

Upon reading this paradigm, I am pleased to inform you that you have earned an additional 0.5 speaker points.

If you have any questions do not ask me. Thank you for your time :) jkjk, ask me...

**between me and you... if you made a funny jokey joke... you earned yourself an extra speakey point**

I judge based on the following priorities arranged in the order of their importance in winning the debate:

1. Clearly defined contentions with no ambiguities in their stated meaning
2. Crisp and well documented factual evidence with sources and data supporting each contentions
3. Presenting the contentions in the order of their significance/importance (start with most important)
4. Spreading is fine as long as you enunciate clearly and make a pause ( brief but distinct) as you move between presenting the contentions or distinct arguments
5. Unambiguous mapping of presented contentions to the value criteria

I'm a new(ish) judge and am very much interested in understanding your arguments and contentions. As such, please make sure to be understood.

I am a parent judge and a Cyber Threat Detection Engineer. I have a general understanding of LD debate and prefer the quality of an argument over speed. I’m looking for a presentation that is easy to consume with factual evidence.

For the email chain: nickycate@yahoo.com

I'm a former Lincoln-Douglas debater, so I'm most familiar with traditional LD and LARPing. My approach towards judging is tabula rasa, and I put a heavy emphasis on the framework debate. I'm comfortable with judging policy-style cases such as DAs and CPs. Don't try to run a K. I'm not familiar with the literature. Only run Theory and T if it's warranted.

I find it very important to extend your arguments clearly throughout the round and voters. I'm comfortable with spreading, but don't do it at the detriment of your clarity. Tell me why your impacts are important under your framework, speak clearly, and be civil!

Most importantly, have fun! :)

Hello Debaters

I am a parent judge; this is my first year as a judging (3rd year being around). I expect good sportsmanship, respect and for you to enjoy your experience.

I prefer regular rate of speech; I can keep up with accelerated fluency, but my feedback will not be as thorough as it will be if your rate of speech of a conversation and not an auctioneer.

I will keep time and my time is final time.

I look for eye contact and appropriate expression that matches your understanding of your position.

Hi, my name is Will Roberts and I'm a Varsity LD debater from Midtown High School. I am most familiar with traditional LD debate, however I do understand progressive argumentation at a sufficient level.

Some notes about my prefs./opinions:

Spreading is fine (not my preference) just make sure you speak with clarity and please annunciate your words. If you're spreading I also ask that you send me your case. Additionally if I miss a card/argument because I am not able to understand you I'm not going to flow said argument. No matter how weak or obviously in-correct an argument, card, ect. is it is YOUR job as the debater to tell me why. I will believe what I am told unless I am told otherwise, however I still value evidence ethics and if I have reasonable belief that you broke evidence ethics I will report you to tab. I highly encourage a voters/impacts overview at the end of your speeches particularly your final rebuttal. On the topic of impacts I will weigh obvious exaggerations of impacts less than more realistic impacts, as an example guaranteeing the right to housing will not lead to nuke war. Please debate framework, if you have same value and VC it is different but I value framework heavily as it is the weighing mechanism. In addition your speaks will not be hurt from a good framework debate. I value clash heavily, it helps me weigh the round and evaluate specific arguments. I will listen to CX but I will not flow, so if you want a point/concession that happened in CX to be on the ballot and my flow bring it up in a rebuttal. This should go without saying but be respectful of your opponent, I will have no issue voting down debaters making any form of discriminatory language. Be on time for your round, unless you have a valid reason I will doc speaker points if you're late. If you can include a LeBron reference at any point in your speech I will give you an extra speaker point. If you have other questions just ask me before round begins.

My judging paradigm:

STRONG Preferences:

--standing to speak

--look at judge during cross - x

--time your opponent

--spreading is fine

-clearly sign-post your constructions! V and VC must be clearly indicated, as well as contentions and subpoints

--CLASH is KING