I am a completely Lay judge with no circuit judging experience. If you want to debate circuit, please add me to the email chain so I can read your case and try to follow along (somnath.mani@gmail.com)

For both Lay and Circuit, please make your impacts clear and exactly why I should be voting for the affirmative /negation. I am not great with speed so I prefer if you talk slower.

This is my first year of being a parent-judge. English is my second language. I'm specialized in engineering and consulting.

A few things to take note of:

-Please don't spread, if I cannot understand your argument then I cannot judge it

-I will vote based on who makes better and clearer arguments

I appreciate clear, effective, and compelling arguments and prefer slower speaking. Maintain composure and self-control. Good manners are important and well-explained evidence & arguments are crucial.

If you like, you can email me your case. Please do not spread - if I cannot follow your arguments, I cannot give you points for it. I enjoy the debates and look forward to them with an unbiased mind.

Hello!

I'm a parent judge with limited judging experience.

Please try not to speak so fast, and stick to a traditional debate style.

I emphasize the validity of your evidence, the completeness of the argument, and the soundness of logic.