Instigator / Pro
0
1474
rating
2
debates
0.0%
won
Topic
#2969

Lockdowns slow the spread of coronavirus

Status
Finished

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

Winner & statistics
Winner
0
3

After 3 votes and with 3 points ahead, the winner is...

Undefeatable
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
3
Time for argument
One week
Max argument characters
10,000
Voting period
Six months
Point system
Winner selection
Voting system
Open
Contender / Con
3
1644
rating
64
debates
65.63%
won
Description

I am not necessarily arguing that lockdowns save lives, or that lockdowns were worthwhile, because whether people think something is worthwhile is subjective, according to their individual values and circumstances. I am arguing that lockdowns had an impact on the spread of covid. 3RU7AL said "There is no relationship between lockdowns (or whatever else people want to call them to mask their true nature) and virus control." coal said the same thing, and then blocked me when I said he was wrong. I aim to defend somewhat unpopular positions on this site, so I will debate this.

By spread I am referring to the transmission of covid from one person to another.

Con should be arguing there is no relationship between lockdowns and the spread of covid.

Criterion
Pro
Tie
Con
Points
Winner
1 point(s)
Reason:

Pro forfeited most of their arguments

Criterion
Pro
Tie
Con
Points
Winner
1 point(s)
Reason:

Over 40% of the debate forfeited by Pro pretty much means automatic loss - Con

Criterion
Pro
Tie
Con
Points
Winner
1 point(s)
Reason:

Pro's argument lacked by considerable volume evidence that lockdown has been successful in limiting the spread of Covid-19, whereas Con offered significant evidence that the recommendations of social distancing, wearing a mask, and frequently washing/sanitizing hands has been successful to limit spread of the virus. Further, pro forfeited all rounds after the first round, yielding an automatic loss of the debate according to the DArt Voting Policy. Con wins the debate, both by argument and pro forfeit.