I'mma be honest, if I had it my way, I'd be judging Speech/Interp at this tournament. But alas, by some strange, extraneous, and unforeseen circumstances, I'm judging PF instead. That should tell you all you need to know.

If you really need more than that, just don't spread in round and we'll probably be square. Signposting and crystallization are appreciated as well.

Pronouns: He/Him

If I've been subjected to debate please send me your case: CameronHardy123@gmail.com

Willing to judge all speech/interp, congress, and PF. LD is also fine if we're in a pinch. Congress is my preferred event and I am a qualified and experienced parliamentarian.

I am a political science major currently in my fourth year at Penn State. During my time in forensics I mainly competed in Congress and Extemp. That being said I'm passably knowledgeable about most events. I'm a pretty chill judge so as long as your respectful and you communicate your arguments in a clear and effective manner, we'll get along great and we'll have a good round.

GENERAL NOTES:

SPREADING- Generally I won't tell you that youcan'tdo something. But if you want me to understand your argument (which should be your goal) then don't spread. I'll be too busy trying to decipher whatever it is you just said to consider the argument that you presumably laid out.

THINGS YOU CAN'T DO- Look, I said generally above so this isn't contradictory. I will not tolerate racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, or hate of any kind. Period. These things are antithetical to the spirit of forensics and I will not allow a competitor to make another feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

DISCLOSURE- I do no disclose or provide verbal feedback.

CONGRESS SPECIFIC:

Do not attempt to coerce or strong arm your fellow competitors. Regardless of how badly you want to PO or speak first, if I hear coercion I will rank you towards the bottom of the chamber. Maintain decorum as well as basic respect for others. If you got bad recency or don't have the votes to be PO, make the best of it.

In general I will prefer to hear a rushed speech on an under-debated side over a perfect prepared speech that rehashes the last several speeches we just listened to. 4 people in a row all supporting the same thing for the same reasons isn't a debate, its an echo chamber. Throwing together a decent impromptu speech during a one sided debate is one of the fastest ways to the top of the rankings.

I do not require or expect a PO to keep a digital recency chart. That wasn't even a thing when I competed. But if you do, first of all that's very cool and it makes me feel old, and second I ask that you make it available to myself and everyone else in the chamber for accountability purposes.