Hereby set forth this date of today, scriveneered by the personage of Dallin Alma Lauritzen and pioneered by Jarom Micah Smith with the addition of that same knoble soul the aforementioned Dallin Lauritzen, for the usage of all peoples intellectual and proper in constructive discussion, for the resolution of disagreements and increasing of understanding and the exchange of that wealth: knowledge. Rules of The Debate # (This section intentionally left blank) # Preamble Rule 1: The rules of debate are up for debate -- as long as you follow the rules There are three states: - Complete agreement (agree to agree) - Understanding (agree to disagree) - Continuing debate (no change. complete disagreement) All parties must understand a debate is in progress for the rules to be in force # Rules ## Rights Always be respectful Neither party is required to change their actions or beliefs Either party is free to leave the debate as it stands ## Consideration All statements/opinions should be given proper consideration If you provide a contradiction, you must say why A partial contradiction is a contradiction ## Emotions You must acknowledge your emotions (be aware of how your emotions affect you) Emotional reasoning is valid (but not always correct) If emotions are compromised, remove yourself from the debate
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