Peach Fuzz Speech Debate Tournament
2024 — NSDA Campus, GA/US
NPF Paradigm List
All Paradigms: Show HideHey, I'm Audrey (she/her)! I'm a senior and varsity fourth-year debater at Carrollton High School. I've competed on the Georgia, national, and international circuits.
Make an email chain if you plan to call for any evidence whatsoever, and add me: audbro1@trojanstudent.net
Feel free to ask any questions before or after the round, either through email or in person.
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PF Judging Philosophy
- I'm a tech judge; it all comes down to the evidence. I will listen to any argument if it's extended and defended well. Debate's a game.
- Please don't ask if I'm ready before each speech; assume I am. I will let you know if I need a second.
- Off-time road maps are fine but should be less than 5 seconds. All it takes is "framework, our case, their case" or whichever order you go in. A 30-second roadmap is super unnecessary; it should be incredibly brief. Please don't ask if giving a roadmap is okay; it is as long as it meets the five-second requirement.
- Go as fast as you want, but don't sacrifice clarity. Do not spread without sending everyone a speech doc.
- Please time yourselves to ensure that you aren't egregiously abusing time. To me, this means 7-10 seconds over. I'll be timing speeches, cross, and prep. I'll call time at 10 seconds over.
- I don't enjoy hearing theory, but I have competitive experience running it and debating against it. If you run theory, ensure that it is not an abuse in and of itself. I will drop you if it's frivolous and the opposing team calls you out. I refuse to vote for disclosure on the Georgia circuit.
- Paraphrasing is acceptable (after the card has been introduced), but if the evidence doesn't say what you frame it as and the opposing team calls you out, it will be considered for my decision. When an opponent asks for evidence, roughly a minute will be given to provide the card before I discount it. (Of course, this doesn't apply to any technological difficulties!)
- Signposting will help you more than it will help me, so do it. Opt for line-by-line speeches and frontline in second rebuttal/first summary.
- Weighing is essential; do it as soon as possible. If the weighing is left to me, it might not be considered how you would like. When weighing, I'm not looking for a simple "we outweigh on magnitude/probability/scope." Instead, warrant these weighing mechanisms or provide analysis that isn't just throwing debate jargon at a wall in hopes that something will stick.
- Be respectful in a round, or I will tank your speaker points. There is absolutely no reason to be rude.
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Other Events
- I've only had experience judging PF, LD, and Impromptu. That being said, I feel decently competent in most events. I understand how arguments flow through and the necessary aspects of speeches; this will be the reasoning behind my decision. Regarding policy and LD, treat me more like a flay judge.
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Extras
- I'm generally pretty generous with speaker points. The quality of speeches is taken into account. Unless you did something terrible, your speaks won't be lower than 26.5
- I disclose. Usually, I will give a few points about why I cast my ballot and a more detailed view of the round on Tabroom (I am totally open to questioning after my ballot is submitted). However, if there is a time crunch at the tournament, I'd rather verbally disclose my decision and put an RFD on Tab.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email.
Have a stellar round!
Hi, I'm Allen. This is my fourth year debating pf on the Georgia and National circuits.
(Borrowed from Edward Bohannon):
I will flow the round, so please sign post. This will greatly benefit me in my ability to follow your arguments, and ensure that I catch everything. If you are going to provide an observation or framework, do not simply tell me to weigh in that manner, explain why I should. Extensions through all speeches are a must if you are going to pick up my ballot. Do not turn a crossfire into a speech. I do not flow crossfire, but it is still a valuable time for the debater to find holes in their opponent's cases. Ensure that you are telling me why you are winning the round, simply reading a card does nothing for the judge, nor for the educational purposes of the round.
Speed becomes an issue when you are not clearly articulating your arguments. Clarity in round is key, and I would prefer to hear a single clear and well explained response over several poorly articulated ones. If I can't understand you, it will not go on the flow. When making my final decision, I take into account; first if an argument was extended throughout the round, then I examine the responses to each argument.
It is most important to consider that debate is intended to be an educational experience. With that being said, I will not tolerate any facetious or degrading remarks in round, as they are counter intuitive to the purpose of the event. As a result, such behavior will be reflected in the speaker points given.
I will expect you to ask questions prior to the round about anything that seems unclear in this paradigm.
My email is jamhou@trojanstudent.net if you want to include me in any email chain. I won't flow cross or any new points after the first summary. Make sure you use evidence for any claim you're making. Don't paraphrase new cards. Extend your impacts through every speech or I won't flow them. Make sure you are constantly reminding me why you win the round.
Please include me in any email chains elijarrett2@gmail.com
PF Debate
I'm a 4 year PF debater at Carrollton high school. I can do speed but due to the online format I can't do spreading so to make it easier for all of us don't spread. As far as Theory and K I would prefer you don't run it but I will judge it fairly, however I don't mind a well done Theory Shell. Whether I time or not is typically based on my mood (I always time prep so you don't have to trip about it), but you should always time yourself, however I feel that timing your opponent is rude and encourage you to avoid it. I don't flow Crossfire but I think its an extremely important speech so I definitely consider it in speaks and I HEAVILY encourage you to bring it up in main speeches. (yes I call Cross a speech but don't just restate your whole contention). Oh and on speaks, I do the highest 4 the tournament allows for so that may be 30,29.9,29.8,29.7 or it may sadly end up in 30,29,28,27. don't blame me, blame the tourney lol. Thank you, and have a great round.
Other Debate Formats
I am relatively Lay but I know and understand the voters such as LD's value premises but I may not know your terms or times off the dome, but I should ask for clarification if I need it. Consult my PF Paradigm for the following topics: My Experience, Speed, Theory/K, Timing, Cross X, and Speaker Score.
Impromptu Speech
I'm a pretty chill judge. I'd prefer if you take your time and if your not a novice try your best to follow a Structure. The most important things for me is if your calm/not frantic and sound clear I don't think the speech itself should stress out a good speaker (but I'm obviously still gonna judge your speech). All in all just have fun and try your best.
Other Speech Formats
I don't really trip about a lot I expect some kind of structure but really my vote comes down to speaking skill and yeah that's mostly it. sorry for the short paradigm but idk much All in all just have fun and try your best. especially in novice divisions.
I am a Varsity Public Forum debater at Carrollton High School. I’ve judged Lincoln Douglas briefly but mainly PF.
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Warrant well- write my ballot for me when youre speaking.
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Use impact calc well and specifically. Tell me exactly why I need to vote for you.
- KEEP YOUR OWN TIMES and pay attention to it, especially in online tournaments. Keep time in cross fire, both teams please.
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When it comes to running over, you get 5 second grace before I cut you off. You're always allowed to finish a sentence if it has only a few words left, and asking me if you can finish your sentence takes up more time.
Cross Fire
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I DON'T FLOW CROSS!
- If something "crucial" happens in cross or something is said dont expect me to flow it if you don't bring it back up in your next speech.
Evidence
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Perfectly okay with email chains but include me ( premcl@trojanstudent.net )
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If you are sharing evidence actively during a round, not during cross, use the rules for sharing evidence (ask me for clarification if you need it)
- Please don't steal prep. When you end that timer, prep is over. Whispering and typing when no prep is running is not cool please don't. I'll probably dock your speaks for prep stealing.
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If you want an email chain then set it up at the beginning of the round. Don't send speeches until I'm in the room and you're about to actually start. I don't want any room for unfair prep.
Hi, I’m Nelson I'm a second year pf debater at Carrollton High School. I've debated PF for almost three years on both the GFCA and national circuit so that's what I have the most experience in. For other events, I'll do my best to give you a fair decision but treat me like a flay.
Carrollton ‘27
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Add nelqui@trojanstudent.net to the email chain.
Basics:
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warranting is a must
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nothing is “sticky”, extend properly
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weighing should be comparative
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Framing – I’m good with any type of framing. If your opponents read framing, respond to it or I’ll consider it conceded and presume that’s how the round should be evaluated. However, framing needs to be warranted if you want me to actually vote on it.
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Theory – I’m okay with shells. Don’t have too much experience but understand the basics and how to evaluate. Theory should be read in the first speech possible after the violation and as the full shell. Specifics: Disclosure good, paraphrasing bad. If you read theory in novice divisions and your opponents clearly don't understand or have experience, I most likely won’t vote on it.
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K – Not too much experience, would err on the side of caution. Kritiks don’t belong in novice rounds.
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For speaks, just show me you have a solid understanding of the topic. Cross ex is a great opportunity to show me that you know your stuff. If you understand what you’re debating and can explain it well, you’ll do fine.
I will disclose after the round, feel free to ask me for my flow or email me / ask any questions after the round.
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If anyone reading this feels that debate or the debate community isn't a safe place for them and wants someone to talk to about it, no matter how small the issue, please reach out. If I or someone I know has made you feel unsafe, please do not hesitate to let me know so I can attempt to rectify the situation and/or change my behavior. You can email me, message me through any social media platform, or talk to me.
Please produce an email chain and add me to it: zimmerlukew@gmail.com
My Philosophy:
Do as you please and I will try my best to meet both teams where they are at. I'm happy with debates fast/slow, theory/traditional, quoted/paraphrased, and appreciate most styles of PF.
Strategic Praxis in Front of Me:
- Less is more. Please collapse. You can win almost any debate in front of me by going for like, two arguments; maybe 3.
- Probability weighing is mid. If an argument isn't probable, you should simply answer the link. Probability is derived from the link debate, not your new defense in second summary or innate disbelief in something.
- Lemme hear some warrants.The ONLY way I will ever vote on an argument is if the uniqueness, link, internal link, and impact are extended in every speech in the back half of the round.
- Your weighing should reflect an intimate understanding of your arguments. You should thoroughly research and ponder the relative importance of the arguments you're preparing; your resulting weighing in the debate should be evidence-based and meet the same rigor as any other argument.
- I politely request that someone -- anyone -- simply answer their opponents' weighing.