James Logan '27
Email for chain: rayquza3424222@gmail.com

Tech>Truth

I debated a year in policy and now I primarily debate on the national circuit in Lincoln-Douglas. My opinions on debate have been heavily influenced by Emilio Menotti. Don't be racist, sexist, or homophobic etc. You know the drill. Also, I'm not voting on anything that happened out of round.

I think that the aff should defend the resolution, unless stated otherwise.

Pref me like this:

Traditional: 1

LARP: 1 (I did policy for a year, I love CP/DA debate)

Phil: 2

K Aff/Kritik: 3 (I have experience with race Ks but anything more complicated will need more explanation)

T/Theory: 2 (Don't spam)

TRIX: 5

I'm a current LD debater. I'm a flay judge. I'll flow the round and I'll probably vote on who wins the flow.

Tech> Truth I'll vote on most arguments as long as they're defended well.

I like signposting, I like well-structured speeches, it makes it easier to flow if you do that so it is easier to win.

I'm okay with spreading, If you plan on going super fast share your case with me so I can flow better because I'm only going to judge based on what I flowed, and if I miss an argument, I'm just going to ignore it in the round so try to make sure I can understand your round. (If you're going a little faster than conversational you don't have to send me your case).

Other than that just be respectful and have fun!

James Logan 27'

Current varsity policy debater, it is my second year

When sending emails please write your subject neatly--- [Tournament]- [AFF] Team Name vs. [NEG] Team Name

Email: prishabasnet@gmail.com

general rules:

-don't be rude to your competitors or discriminate, I will vote against you and your coach will be know about it

-don't run any racist, homophobic or any discriminatory arguments, don't be mean

-have fun! Debate is a game, win or loss you'll get something out of each round and I will try to give you accurate feedback

Speak at whatever speed you want, I'll understand it. If you are mumbling or I can literally not make out your words then I'll yell "clear" or not flow so make sure I can hear you otherwise you'll probably lose. If you are speaking at a lay tone please have some emotion in your voice. I don't want to hear robots debating.

LD & PF

-Tech > Truth:

This basically means if you dropped an argument that the other side argued then it is deemed as true, they technically won, therefore I will vote the other side.

-Run whatever argument you want just make sure to explain it well to me, if I don't understand your argument then I most likely will vote the other team

-Give me a clear roadmap at the beginning of each speech, it helps me flow

-Be organized: let me know when you are moving on to another card by saying "next" or by emphasis the title more than the text.

-DON'T STEAL PREP---it's annoying and it won't help you much anyways, you are not slick lil buddy.

-Write my ballot for me. Your rebuttals should tell me exactly why I should vote for you. I'll nod my head if I agree with what you are saying.

Impact calc and impact overview at the beginning of speeches is always helpful. I tend to focus heavily on the impact calc/overview so it is good if you include one.

If you have any specific questions about debate I can answer them for you. Debate is supposed to be fun and every tournament is a learning experience. If you have any questions about my decision then ask this is a great opportunity to.

Email if you have questions about your ballots. I will be happy to answer them

Speaker points:

Just sound good you can speak at whatever speed you want it just has to sound clear--- don't mumble

if you are rude thats an auto 25 for speaker points

+0.5 Extra points if you mention lil tecca or NLE Choppa in your speech.

+0.5 if you say yousuf rahman or Jaelyn caguiat

James Logan 27'

Current varsity policy & LD debater for JLHS.

Please add me to the email chain: debate.jaecagu@gmail.com

For everyone, format the emails like this: "Tournament Name - Round # - [AFF] (Code) Team Name vs. [NEG] (Code) Team Name"

For example: "MLK Invitational - Round #1 - [AFF] AR Monkey & Portgas vs. [NEG] AW Roronoa & Vinsmoke"

General Rules:

• Please be kind, respectful, mindful, demure, and not a little brat.
• Don't discriminate against anyone, this includes hate speech or clear malicious intent towards a person because of race, gender, sexuality, religion, or their identity. You will be rewarded with a big fat loss or a crazy last place, which even includes a report to the tournament managers!
• Don't try to cheat or waste my time. I know what you are doing little buddy.
• Remember to have fun! Debate is a game, "why so serious?".
• Use your common sense if you don't see a rule on here.

For LD and Policy:

- Tech > Truth, always.

- Feel free to run whatever, just make sure that you can explain it well. When I mean well, I mean WELL WELL.

- I am fine with spreading. If you are going to spread, make sure you are legible, if not, I am going to yell "CLEAR" a couple times. If you continue to not be legible, it is an automatic loss and I'll be scrolling through TikTok for the rest of the round. This also goes for not being legible in general.

- I have little preference on what you should run to get my ballot, so if you don't know what to run to get my ballot just run something based on my aura.

- I will vote on whatever, literally you can say the most craziest things (not too crazy) and I'll vote for you.

- Don't steal prep, it's annoying.

- I will time your speeches, but I expect you to time them yourself. I won't tell you if you go overtime, so you kind of forced to. I am pretty strict on going overtime, since that is stealing words, I'll also won't value what you say after the time is up.

-I am VERY HEAVY on time posting. Please have a clear roadmap and make sure to signal when you are going to read a card, move on to another contention, and make sure you are organized. Do not jump all over the place like a kangaroo.

- Write my ballot for me please, explain why you win, etc. Make me nod my head when you are explaining your arguments.

For PF:

- Tech > Truth.

- I'm pretty new to the event but I will be flowing. Please help me gain familiarity :)

- Cross-apply LD and Policy.

For Spontaneous Argumentation:

- Tech > Truth (To an extent)

- Don't say anything crazy, period. Only event where I won't allow saying crazy things.

- Make sure present clear points and stick to a roadmap, don't just jump around like a kangaroo.

- Present yourself properly, you should be professional.

Feel free to ask for feedback after the round! Remember to learn and have fun!

Things that will make me happy/more speaker points:

+If you make a One Piece reference.

+If you make a Pokemon reference.

+If you mention Atlantis (The underwater city).

+If you speak brainrot in your speech.

+If you mention Prisha Basnet or Yousuf Rahman.

Things that will infuriate me and make me want to strangle myself/less speaker points:

-If you talk about the French Revolution. (Please don't talk about the French Revolution)

-If you talk about the Mongolian Empire.

Email: khushichhajer17@gmail.com

• NO SPREADING

• If you wanna spread doc share (this includes all speech docs - mark docs included)

• if you're card calling please email the card that's being called to me as well
• just please share speech docs with me if you have them, i'd really appreciate it

• Be respectful during cross

• SIGNPOST PLEASE

• Give an off time roadmap (this goes w signposting).

• If you choose to drop something refrain from bringing it up in a later speech

• No new info in 2nd summary and all final focus

• Im ok w theory

• Tabula rasa

• Tech > truth

• i will prob not give u preflow time so preflow before rd

Evaluation

1. Weighing

1. Tell me WHY you outweigh

2. Extending

1. Anything that doesnt get extended gets DROPPED

3. Final focus

1. If we forgot to weigh in summary we can weigh in fifo ig

Hi, my name is Jasleen, and I am currently a sophomore at James Logan High School. I have competed in Varsity LD (Lincoln Douglas Debate) for one year, and this year I am currently competing in Varsity OA (Original Advocacy.) I am excited to see you competing in a respectful round. Disrespect towards your opponent in any way will not be tolerated. Also, debate is a safe space: no racist, sexist, or homophobic comments will be tolerated. Spreading is fine by me as long as I can still understand what you're saying since I will be flowing the entire round. I believe in Tech>Truth, meaning that if you drop an argument your opponent will automatically win. Lastly, I will be looking for clear voter issues in your speeches. I'm looking to forward to seeing a fun round!

Email: 028kyrgonz@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Important

For JLHS Spooktacular: Please don't spread, at this level, it would make the debate very inaccessible. Debate is a learning experience and if one side cannot understand, it isn't fair.

I view my ballot as an endorsement of whatever strategy I vote for. If I find your strategy morally repugnant, problematic, or not conducive to educational debate, I’ll vote it down without hesitation. Additionally, if I find or am told that any behavior threatens someone’s physical or mental safety, I’ll end the round and report it appropriately (Stole from Blake Ziegler)

General

JLHS '25

I've done LD for 3 years and have done mostly lay with a few circuit tournaments.

I am comfortable judging lay arguments, which I prefer, but I am not opposed to circuit arguments if they are well explained.

• Tech > Truth within reason
• Voter reasons are needed
• WEIGH! I see many debaters not weighing and I think it is one of the most important parts of voter reasons
• I love off-time roadmaps (helps with organization)
• Understand what you are running, if it is clear you have no idea what you are saying I'll be disinterested

Speaker Points

30: Flawless argumentation, solid delivery, and I learned something from the debater

29.5-29.9: Excellent skills and strategy, good delivery

29-29.4: Same as above but needs work on delivery

28.5-28.9: Good debate skills and decent delivery; shows promise

27-28.4: Needs work on argumentative and delivery skills

<27: You did something morally repugnant or concerning.

Misc.

Extra .1 speaker points (each) if...

• You bring up a Pokemon pun/joke in your speech
• You make a My Little Pony pun/joke in your speech

Make sure you don't overdo it, they must be tasteful

I am currently an LD debater. I'm a flow judge; the main things that I'll be looking for are as follows:

- please make sure to weigh!

- I can understand spreading but try to refrain from it (if you do plan on spreading, please send me your case so I can flow better)

- I will buy an argument as long as it is well defended and supported

- signpost throughout your speech

- please be respectful and have fun!

Hi I am currently a debater and speech person at jlhs I have one year of experience in public forum debate and some experience in various speech events. I will fully flow your rounds. I value good argumentation over truth. If you run good args with slightly worse evidence I will still vote for you.

James Logan '26

Current Debate Experience:

On the var LD debate team, 1 year of speech (OA) experience, and some experience with Congress

Judging Philosophy:

- Tech> Truth: I value technical argumentation over truth.

- Spreading: Fine with spreading, as long as both debaters are okay with it.

- Flow Judge: I will flow the round and track arguments. Speaking clearly (lay) will still impact my decision.

- Off-Time Roadmaps: Please provide a brief roadmap before each speech to help with the overall organization.

- Weighing and Voters: Don't forget to weigh arguments and provide voters with clarity!

I will vote for the debater who better defends their case and effectively attacks their opponent. Please time your case, and I expect you to time your opponent’s as well.

Rules:

- Respectful Behavior: No badmouthing anyone. If I hear any disrespect, you will lose the round.

- No Discrimination: Absolutely no racist, sexist, homophobic, or religiously insensitive remarks. Any inappropriate behavior will be reported and you will also lose the round

Fun Add-Ons:

- Guess my favorite ice cream flavor for extra speaker points!

- Sing "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield for extra speaker points!

This should be a fun and educational experience. Whether you win or lose, you will only learn and improve!=)

Speak clearly, do not speed. If I can't get your arguments down and understand what you are saying then you have lost the round.

Do not be rude. I can deal with assertive, but screaming, belittling opponents, eye rolling, head shaking and showing general contempt is not acceptable.

Crossfire:Do not talk over your opponent. Follow up questions can be useful, but be courteous to your opponents' need to question you. Discourtesy will result in deducted speaker points.

I reward speakers - w/ higher points - who make a presentation effort - (eye contact, slowing down on impact work, grouping & weighing in final speeches vs. a line by line, some humor if you're actually funny).

Thank you!

Hello,

I am a flow judge & currently an LD debater with congress experience, I will be flowing the round thoroughly.

I mainly care about these 3 things:

1) Maintain clarity and don't speak excessively fast. Your arguments don't mean anything if I can't understand what you are saying

2) Structure your speech so that it is easy to understand; don't jump around all over the flow.

3) Please speak up!

And of course, have fun and be respectable towards everyone

Very Good Luck! I wish you the best.

James Logan 27'

I currently am part of the PF team, but I have experience in Congressional Debate, Impromptu Speaking and Duo Interpretation

In general, I'm looking for a smooth running round. I don't need people to talk really fast; I just need your arguments to make sense to me. If you do that, I will be able to judge you fairly.

I focus more on the lay than I do on the flow, so I focus more on the clarity of the speech instead of the speed. If I am able to hear your arguments and if you speak well, I will rank you well.

GENERAL RULES:
- Make sure that you're respectful. I don't want any badmouthing your competitors outside of round.

- Please don't be a suck up, nobody likes people who do that and all it does is annoy your competitors. I promise not to be biased, so just debate.

- If you don't want your coaches to hear it, don't say it.

If you are debating, make sure that your flow is good. Just because I focus mainly on your speaking, doesn't mean that your flow can fall short. Your speaking also shows me how good your arguments are, so make sure that both your lay and your flow are at par.

Please don't speak too fast because then I won't flow and you will lose. (This is mainly for debaters)

I am very Tech>>Truth so make sure that y'all are making arguments that actually work in the round. Be creative, but make sure the arguments make sense.

DO...

- Not trash-talking your competitors

- Be respectful to me and my peers(the other judges and I are, believe it or not, classmates)

- Have fun, this is just a tournament so make sure that you live it to the fullest!

PLEASE DO NOT...

- Badmouth each other or me/my peers(Seriously. Don't do it.)

- Try bribing the judges in any way (You'd be surprised what I've seen.)

See you soon!

I’ve been in debate for 3 years, doing PF for 2 and currently doing Varsity LD.

Provide statistical and imperial proof for each claim and contention

Be sure to specify your impacts and solvency

Make sure to weigh and bring up voter issues

Ask direct questions in cross to point out any fallacies in the other sides case

For LD, ALWAYS argue for your value criterion as I vote off of that

Hi, I am a first year at James Logan competing in PF debate. Please treat me like a lay judge but I will still flow the round. I have vague knowledge as I am still learning but I can process arguments if you explain it really well. Make sure to have fun and feel free to ask for feedback after the round!

Extra speaker point if you mention Jaelyn Caguiat <3 or Prisha Basnet <3 or mega absol.

Hello, my name is Ansh and I am a congressional debater.

What I look for in a speaker is their ability to show me WHY their side should win. Like why should I care about your side? I also value confidence, posture, and overall speaking in general.

Also, please keep your speeches relevant. I don't want to hear the same thing over and over again if it brings nothing to the debate.

Things to not do:

1) Use racism or any hate speech

2) Fake evidence

These things will automatically drop you down.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN!!!

Good luck!

Hey competitors

I am in my second year of debate.

Lay (speaking)

What I look for is conversational speaking. Talk like yourself, and just enjoy speaking. I look for tone and fluctuation. Please don't be monotone and sound bland. Change your speaking depending on the emotion you are trying to invoke with your words. As this is debate, I won't value speaking too much. If you sound like yourself and don't speak too fast, you will do well.

Flow ( argumentation)

Please remember this is a debate and not a speech event. So what you say matters more than how you say it. I look for realistic and impactful arguments. I need a clear link chain from one argument to another. Please have evidence for all the claims you make. Use the three appeals of argumentation. Be logical, have credible sources, and good emotional speaking can get you brownie points. Do not rehash and say the same thing over and over again especially if it has already been refuted. Lastly, be simple and have fun debating.

Behavior

Behavior can drop you a lot. Do not be disrespectful to any competitor. If you do, you will be dropped very hard. Be polite and don't talk over each other. Please don't speak over each other. Let your opponent speak and if you don't, I will drop you.

Lastly, have confidence. Don't be afraid of anyone. Your voice matters equally as much as anyone else.

Thank you for reading this

Have fun

JLHS 27' - Varsity policy debater, mostly familiar with policy/ld

please add me to the email chain

csongdebate@gmail.com

feel free to email me after rounds for any questions or feedback!

General:

If you say anything that is racist, homophobic, xenophobic, ableist, or just straight up derogatory, i will end the round immediately and give you zero speaker points. please be respectful of your opponent and judge(s).

Speech:

fyi, i'm very unfamiliar with speech and have never judged any speech events before. i'm sorry if i end up giving any questionable feedback or decisions but please be patient with me as i am doing my best.

Debate:

LD/PF: i've never judged either pf or ld but i have a general understanding of how the rounds should go. im good with spreading as long as i have the document and you're clear.

tech > truth

Tech>Truth

James Logan '25

Put me on the chain: 733jersuar@nhusd.k12.ca.us

I write an RFD for each side, and then I choose whichever RFD requires the least judge intervention.

Important notes:

- I willtrack your prep for you, but you should still track your own prep. Once your prep (on my end) runs out, you have 30 seconds to start your speech, or else you get an auto-L.

- Don't be a bigot.

- I flow on excel.

- You can insert rehighlightings only if its part of the card that was already sent. If it's a different part of the same article that wasn't sent, you have to say it.

- I read along with the evidence you are reading to make sure you aren't clipping. If you clip more than 10 words I will interrupt you. If, after my interruption, you clip another 10 words, you lose.

Speaker points:

30 - Perfect

29.0-29.9 - Outstanding

28.0-28.9 - Good

27.0-27.9 - Needs work

26.9 or below - Offensive