Instigator / Pro
4
1470
rating
50
debates
40.0%
won
Topic
#1982

UFOs exist

Status
Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
0
6
Better sources
0
4
Better legibility
2
2
Better conduct
2
2

After 2 votes and with 10 points ahead, the winner is...

nmvarco
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
2
Time for argument
Two days
Max argument characters
10,000
Voting period
One week
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Contender / Con
14
1536
rating
19
debates
55.26%
won
Description

UFO has a defined definition: An unidentified flying object.

Criterion
Pro
Tie
Con
Points
Better arguments
3 point(s)
Better sources
2 point(s)
Better legibility
1 point(s)
Better conduct
1 point(s)
Reason:

Pro failed to give a proper definition of UFOs, and entangled his argument with a bunch of complexities on the government point. He has failed to prove his point, only to muddle my brain.

As for Con, he managed to refute the Instigator's points, and was met with nought defence.

Con has supported his claims with reliable sources. Point to him.

All other aspects are unremarkable.

Criterion
Pro
Tie
Con
Points
Better arguments
3 point(s)
Better sources
2 point(s)
Better legibility
1 point(s)
Better conduct
1 point(s)
Reason:

Argument: 2 issues in argument by Pro: 1] defining UFO as unidentified flying object is the description of a acronym, not a definition. 2] argument of government agencies is completely in the weeds. Appears to be an attempt of obfuscation. Difficult to follow why that whole discussion is in the debate. Cons argument refutes the gov't thing, as well as dissolving the argument of UFOs being potentially merely earth-bound craft no one recognizes simplyu due to an acronym. Although I oppose a one-sided BoP, I appreciate Con's argument for his position and it is well argued. Point to Con

Sourcing: All Con sources make sense and contain valid supporting arguments. Point to Con

S&G: tie

Conduct: Both wer verty civil tie.