Instigator / Pro
12
1697
rating
556
debates
68.17%
won
Topic
#406

Polygamy should be legalised if marriage is still present in the society in question.

Status
Finished

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

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
0
9
Better sources
6
6
Better legibility
3
3
Better conduct
3
3

After 3 votes and with 9 points ahead, the winner is...

thett3
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
4
Time for argument
Two days
Max argument characters
30,000
Voting period
Two weeks
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Contender / Con
21
1523
rating
2
debates
75.0%
won
Description

No information

Not gonna stoop to your level. Can't afford to, given moderation, and you're too easy to bite back harsh given that you never were a remotely relevant debater amongst the vets. Enjoy laughing at me, it's the closest you'll ever get to hurting me in any way; including my debate record, you wannabe Thett.

King RM.

I have said many time on here RM is underrated and robbed and argue with many people who disagree. Now I will prove why RM is top tier debater and robbed.

Coming into debate RM already is at disadvantage. He is minority gypsy cockney and most debater are white male.

He also know thett before debate... which put target on his back. Yet thett post round after him.

Finally he is stuck on side with weak voters. He was best at voting on his side and only lost because of other weak voter (TheHammer).

Because RM vote against twice, he have to talk to people. He talk to everyone and everyone like him, and he had strong points about polygamy.

He was on top of debate before votes.

Now the bad part... the votes. He is stuck on debate with REF, Ramshutu, blamonkey, and TheHammer voting. I can't explain how bad he is vote fuck!!

Now look... I know he has TheHammer... but the moderation team it is dumb!

Of course REF and thett will want to work together... and thett easily get blamonkey too because he is terrible voter.

Now RM is in minority and has no chance. Get voted loss right before debate end.

If period last longer I think he win debate...

... if only he could win.

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@thett3

Lol. Sure it is, thett. Shhh, it's okay. Safe place. Circle of trust, circle of trust. Fall back and I'll catch you unless I get a text message.

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@Castin

Haha y-yeah it’s a good joke...just a joke

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@thett3

All right, that reply somewhat redeems you.

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@Castin

You aren’t the first (or last) woman to be very disappointed with me

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@thett3

Ah, thx. I suppose the reason is to exploit the mean girls factor? Kinda crappy emoji tho. Those do not look like fingers.

I was hoping for a more creative riposte tbh.

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@Castin

it’s the fingernail painting one that for some reason is often used in mean tweets

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@thett3

Pretty sure I arrived at DART the same time you did. What is that emoji? I can't tell what it is.

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@Castin

You’ve got a lot to learn about this town sweetie 💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻

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@RationalMadman
@thett3

Wow. I didn't know thett ever debated issues. I thought that during the calm periods between e-drama he basically went dormant in a cryogenic stasis pod, hibernating in the sarcophagus position -- lying down, eyes closed, arms crossed over his chest in an X -- with tubes and IV's connected to his body to keep him alive until the next flamewar, at which point he awakens and rises again.

Also, calling me a joke is heartily abusive. Don't be surprised when I bite back harder at you, scum.

Your word is mud to me.

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@thett3

Me remembering to finish this vote and cast it today:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4e/fe/b0/4efeb051bbd27c40288b5fac8e181c68.gif

Yes it wasn't me you joke of a site investigator.

What a surprise. I wonder who reported it?

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@blamonkey

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>Reported Vote: Blamonkey // Mod action: Not Removed
>Points Awarded: 3 points to Pro for arguments.
>Reason for decision: See vote
>Reason for Mod Action: The voter meets the voting standards.
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@TheHammer

Rofl.

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@David

Unfair! Rigged! Sad!

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@TheHammer

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>Reported Vote: TheHammer // Mod action: Removed
>Points Awarded: 4 points to Pro for arguments and conduct.
>Reason for decision: At the end of the day, it comes down to whether you vote for someone telling the truth or someone being explicitly dishonest in an attempt to get votes. Throughout the debate, thett compleatly ignored RM's arguments, only to in the end accuse him of doing the very same thing. Easiest vote of my life, it is Con's job to tear down Pro's case, and it seemed like Con didn't even comprehend Pro's points half (all?) the time. Conduct point is because Con's last round consisted entirely of berating Pro on a personal level. I truly expected more of you.

>Reason for Mod Action: The voter fails to sufficiently justify the points awarded. To award argument points, the voter must survey the main arguments, analyze those arguments and how the played out in the debate, and then weigh those arguments to identify a winner. To award Conduct points, the voter must either identify a forfeit, unfairness, or excessive misconduct.
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@RationalMadman

To be clear, I agree that polygamy ought to be allowed. However, I am supposed to be as tabula rasa (blank slate) as possible. Even if I do buy some of your philosophical points (which I do to an extent,) I needed more hard evidence regarding the viability of the system you talked about. No case is perfect, not mine or anyone's. I do think there is a case to be made for your side, but I cannot in good conscience vote for your side in this instance. I still think you are a great debater, and I do not want to tarnish my image in your eyes.

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@blamonkey

Actually I think that if I factor in the brainwashing you have received to believe in monogamy as the default and as a good thing, then sure you're still a good voter overall. Good RFD but for you that's subpar RFD, I've seen you truly follow an argument but you struggled with mine or so I think.

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@blamonkey

You are no longer a good voter

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@RationalMadman

I like the cartoon. Common Core and No Child Left Behind both had the best of intentions when being created. I don't like its current implementation either.

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@thett3
@blamonkey

https://numberfear.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/commoncorecollective-e1400734864277.jpg

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@RationalMadman

Yikes

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@thett3

thick skin doesn't mean shit, i mean intellectually humiliate you as you realise you have an unwinnable position that bullshit illuminati elite made happen so they can make their daughters worth something

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@RationalMadman

go ahead, i have a very thicc skin

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@thett3

Not at all. I am one of the best voters on the site. I can even write an RFD for this if you want, it will completely humiliate you though.

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@RationalMadman

he voted you up using the exact reasoning you would've used

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@RationalMadman

Why? I genuinely agree with you

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@TheHammer

Alright, permanently removed as friend, I get the joke now.

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@RationalMadman

I'm sorry you feel that way, but it isn't satirical. I admittedly was on thett's side for a really long time, even a few weeks into DArt, but the bullying really went to the next level and opened my eyes. I don't see why anyone should tolerate it anymore.

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@TheHammer

Why are you satirically stating the actual truth in an RFD you know will get removed even though it's accurate?

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@thett3

It is completely practical, this is pure lies you just will have to let the voters decide

I am almost done withthis 6 pack and am taking a few shots. Will vote on this when I am plastered enough to give a shit about this gay ass debate

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@RationalMadman

Can you point out where in the debate you attacked my first contention, polygamy is impractical?

The way I saw the debate was I kept pointing out a bunch of ways in which polygamy wouldn’t work in the current system and you kept talking past the policy aspect and skipping straight towards arguing for your ideal society. If you feel that reading of the debate is dishonest than I am sorry you feel that way, and if it is I hope the judges work it out

your last round is pure lying

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@thett3

That is a total utter lie. You didn't at all win this but no doubt you will get your catholic buddies to vote in a biased way.

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@bsh1
@blamonkey
@Logical-Master
@Ramshutu
@Raltar

Hope you guys can vote. You are the 5 most likely people to vote well and who will grasp the topic fully I think.

Thanks in advance.

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@Alec

I didn't say you could. Whether due to other obligations or a series of butterfly effect loyalties and pressures outside of the site, you have your life and methods and I have mine. I am an extremely good debater, who is as high quality as I am quantity. I'm both, that's not an issue.

"Try to have as many debates as I have" I can't due to school. I'm taking AP Chem. That class is hard.

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@Alec

“Legalised” in this debate refers to legal status and recognition, see my framework

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@Alec

I was referring to my ban and all the issue surrounding it. there was just as much happening behind the scenes as up front.

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@Alec

Try to have as many debates as I have, if you're the rating that I am, I'll congratulate you.

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@thett3

If you believe polygamy should be illegal, what do you think the punishment should be?

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@RationalMadman

If you are referring to your rank, you only have a higher rating because you engage in more debates.

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@thett3

No problem, and good luck to the both of you!

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@blamonkey

thank you

man i had "retired" from ddo debating before i started working full time, this is kinda tough to make the time. different world than "shit posting"

@RM i'm gonna write my round tonight and post it tomorrow so you'll have maximum time to respond when your ban expires