Background:

-Been debating PF for about 2.5 years. I debated nocember and did decent on it so I have topic knowledge.

-Email for email chain (put me on): sreejato.chatterjee@gmail.com

Good Stuff:

-If I laugh or smile kinda weird, just ignore that, I do that sometimes, it's not you. On the other hand, if I make angry or sad expressions, also ignore that. I'm probably feeling tired and stuff, so don't worry about.

-Tech>Truth sorta, if you're running something very squirrelly, you're gonna have to do some amazing warranting. Otherwise, I'll vote on anything that's not offensive.

-Please signpost so I know where you are. If you're going to give a roadmap, make sure to follow it.

-I can handle a little speed so DON’T SPREAD!!! Spreading no bueno. If you spread, I will say clear, and if you continue I will tank your speaks.

-Novices/MS: Please try to use all of your speech time. It is very valuable.

-I don’t flow cross, in fact I don’t like it that much anyway. If something is said that you think is important bring it back up in a speech. I'll give extra speaks if you can make cross fun and entertaining (for the right reasons) :)

-Second rebuttal should frontline. I think it's a good strategy and will help a lot.

-You don't need a piece of evidence for everything. I'm fine with and prefer warranted analysis over an unwarranted card.

-Things in Final Focus need to be in summary.

-Collapse. I do not want to see you bringing up every single contention and trying to win off of it. Choose an important argument, explain it to me, and tell me why it matters.

-Also, when collapsing, extend your argument fully, with uniqueness, link, warrant and impact. To make it easy, treat extensions as a mini summary of your argument. When extending evidence, don't just tell me "extend x card," actually tell me the warranting of the card and what it says.

-WEIGH!!! AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE!! I don't really accept new weighing in final focus unless both sides didn't weigh in summary or its responding to weighing from the opposing speech.

-Please also make the weighing comparative, don't just throw things and see what sticks the landing.

-If you're gonna give a framework, warrant it and extend it if its responded to. I look at the framework debate first when evaluating the flow. But also, don't make your framework lives, cost benefit analysis, util or anything similar. I get annoyed by that since most judges default to that framework.

-Look let's be honest here, I doubt middle schoolers are going to run theory or k's. My honest opinion is kinda mixed on this subject (I think certain theory is ok to check against abuse, but not others). I hit k's before so I'm mostly fine with it, but still treat me kinda lay when running them. I'm also ok with most theory but am still not completely knowledgable about it, but I'll probably accept it. Also, if I can tell that your opponents don't know how to respond to theory and aren't familiar with it, I will drop you immediately with 23's. Don't be that cool obnoxious kid who thinks they know how to debate theory/k's!

-I won't call for evidence unless someone tells me to or it becomes a "he said, she said" match in which case I'd need to see the evidence to make a decision on that front. This means that I would prefer if you did evidence comparision/weighing to make my job easier.

Speaks:

-Don’t be abusive, it’s bad. I will end the round and drop you immediately, with 23's, no questions asked.

-My speaks are generally aligned with the actual speaker point rank, 26 if u goofed, 27 for avg/meh, 28 if u were pretty decent overall, 29 if u were very good, and 30 if you were amazing. Take this with a grain of salt though, since speak rules change in tourneys.

As a "Flay" judge, I'm looking for overall perceptual dominance.

Because this is Novice PF, honestly just make sure that you:

- dont make crazy claims

- understand the arguments that you present to me

- can speak clearly and in all speeches

- can clearly show to me why you should win

- use your prep time well

- seem prepared throughout the debate

- are respectful to both the judge and your opponents

- please use all your time in your speeches!

- I will not flow crossfire, so if anything important happens, please PLEASE bring it up!

- I will extend any arguments through mostly my own background knowledge, as long as it isn't based off of evidence

- EXTENDING IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT!! make sure that you try to bring up all things that you want to debate throughout the round, try not to drop anything (important)

For novice, my speaker point average should be ~28. anything heavily above or below this will be explained. I don't normallt have low point wins.

Add me to any E-mail chain, my email is ericchen869@gmail.com

Instagram: @_gen.eric

Lastly, if you wanna Uber Eats me bubble tea for +2 speaker points, my address is here < Hyperlink,

my order is oolong milk tea with boba, less ice & 75% sugar PLEASE DON'T SEND ON THE 23RD

I competed in policy on the national circuit in high school. After college, I coached policy for a high school circuit team. I have been coaching PF for the last three years. I think everything that happens in a debate round is fair game for debate. I'll evaluate the round how you tell me to. I do not want to do work for you on the flow. Please impact out your args and explain why your framing matters most.

Hi! I'm Navin and hopefully, I'll be judging you today!

Some things you should keep in mind:

1) Please weigh your arguments, preferably as early as rebuttal. Weighing must be comparative (don't just state how big your impact is. Actually make a comparison against the other team's impacts).

2) Have a clear narrative from the beginning. From second rebuttal onward, it should be clear what arguments you are going for. I don't like shifty strategies where teams go for arguments that they only spent 10 seconds on in a previous speech.

3) Warrant your responses. I will not be compelled to believe a piece of evidence if you just say "x author says this therefore it is true." I need a justification behind the claim. If you want me to consider responses and/or arguments, warrants and links need to be extended in every speech.

4) Speed is not an issue for me. Just send a speech doc.

5) Evidence quality is important but it is the other team's responsibility to call out bad evidence ethics, not mine. I'm not going to drop you if you misrepresent evidence but I will be less compelled to believe your argument.

6) Civility in the debate space is extremely important to me. Do not be rude or make any offensive comments. Some snarky behavior I can handle. Repeated disrespectful comments and behavior will affect your speaker points and maybe even results.

7) Progressive arguments are not my cup of tea. However, as far as I see it, they function like any other argument, so as long as you structure it like a regular arg, I should be able to understand and flow.

8) Debate shouldn't be as stressful of an activity as it is. Too many people treat it as a competition at the expense of the enjoyment of the activity and the opportunity to share your beliefs. Persuasion and appeal are core parts of debate and will help you in the real world. So remember, have fun! :)

Good luck!

Questions before round? Contact me at navindurbhakula@college.harvard.edu or Navin Durbhakula on Facebook.

Hi! I debated for Winston Churchill in Maryland last year.

I'd consider myself a normal flow judge, so you should just debate how you like, nothing super special.

General

- I like well-warranted and well-explained arguments. It makes it easier for me to understand and thus vote on.

- Please weigh your arguments! If you don't weigh, I will have to do my own weighing, which might not turn out how you like.

- Tech > Truth, but the more ridiculous the argument the lower the threshold I have for acceptable responses to it.

- *Important for middle school*: While it may be tempting to try and win on every argument, try to collapse onto 1-2 key arguments by the end of the round and explain them very well.

Speed

-Generally, I can keep up, as long as you remain clear. If you plan on spreading, send me a speech doc before.

In Round

- Don't make new arguments in final focus.

- You should extend arguments that you want me to vote on in summary and final focus.

- Signpost

- I think it's strategic if second rebuttal frontlines responses in first rebuttal (but it's not necessary if you aren't comfortable with it)

- First summary doesn't have to extend defense (unless its frontlined in second rebuttal.

Evidence

- I think paraphrasing is okay, as long as you have a card to back it up, and the evidence says the same thing you are paraphrasing.

- I won't call for evidence unless I think it's important to the outcome of the round or unless I am explicitly told to.

Progressive Arguments

- I don't think progressive arguments are good for the direction of the PF, and I would much rather listen to a stock substance debate. With that being said, if you choose to read a progressive argument,

1. You should explain it very well

2. I never had much experience with it in high school, so I will probably make a decision that reflects my lack of knowledge

- If you think there is a real violation in round, I think you should just explain and warrant it like any other argument (paragraph theory), and I will be inclined to vote on it.

Finally,

don't be rude, sexist, abelist, racist, etc.

Good luck and have fun!

I have only judged a few tournaments and have not otherwise been involved with debate. Please do not talk too fast so that I will be able to evaluate the arguments fairly. Also, it would be helpful to describe your sources so that I can clearly understand what you are citing. Finally, I would prefer substantive arguments on the topic, rather than theory. Thanks!

-make sure cases are easy to follow

ie. number contentions, label subpoints

no sticky defense

try not to run theory, only if the other team clearly shows abuse

Make sure you have cut cards ready before the round starts

Make sure to extend arguments that you want to win off of, make sure to collapse

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me in round. :)

Hi, I'm a relatively new judge.

- Don't spread, I'm fine with speaking fast but if I can't understand it, I won't flow it.

- I don't like theory too much but if you're going to run it, make sure it makes sense

- I will not keep track of your prep time but I will time the speeches

Good luck! :)

have fun!

Current freshman at Georgetown, debated four years for Winston Churchill.

Standard tech judge, simple preferences:

• Please don't spread or speak too fast. I would very much prefer quality over quantity.
• Please weigh! Weighing helps determine my ballot 99% of the time, so if neither team weighs, I'll have to intervene, which is almost never a good thing. Doesn't have to start in rebuttal, but at least in summary.
• Extend your arguments properly including uniqueness, link, and impact. It's going to be very hard for me to vote on arguments that aren't extended with all 3.
• Warrant and implicate your arguments. Don't just make claims and then read an impact.

If you can make a good topical joke during CX, I might bump your speaker points slightly :)

Speed: I'm ok with fast or slow speed, as long as what you're saying is enunciated and emphasized properly. Measure your speed based on your own comfortability, but make sure you are clear and understandable.

Clash: I like seeing a lot of clash. Be sure to emphasize how your arguments interact with your opponents, it makes it a lot easier for me to judge the round. I prefer offtime roadmaps and going down the flow.

During speeches, make sure to signpost and warrant extensively! Lastly, please be sure to weigh and collapse as clearly as you can! The burden rests on your shoulders to assure to me why you should win the round, so be very clear about it!

Remember debate is a fun activity, so don't get too discouraged by some of your results, make sure you're rnjoying the experience!

andrew.w.pan@gmail.com

collapse

extend

weigh

run ks, theory, trix, whatever. i default to competing interps.

bwdebate22@gmail.com

i vote on anything

ask questions before round

keep your own time

Hello! I'm a sophomore at Richard Montgomery High School. If you have any additional questions, feel free to email me :)

General Info:

- Tech > Truth, but don't run any overly strange arguments. DO fully extend your arguments through the flow.

- Please SIGNPOST. If I don't know where you are on the flow, I'll have a really hard time following you.

- Novices: Please try to use all of your given speech time to the best of your ability! Time is super important in debate when it comes to strategy.

- Don't use offensive overviews in second rebuttal because I find them to be abusive

- If you're speaking second, please try to frontline first rebuttal to the best of your ability. Prioritize responding to any turns.

- I don't flow cross. If you want to use something from cross, make sure you tell me during a speech.

- I won't vote off of theory/Ks.

Speaks:

- High speaks will be given to teams with good strategy, follow the flow, and are verbally convincing.

- Be nice and respectful to your opponents! Your speaks will take a hit if you aren't.

- Please refrain from saying any racist, sexist, discriminatory, generally problematic things.

Summary/FF:

- Extend all warrants and impacts.

- Summary and FF should be close mirrors of each other.

- PLEASE WEIGH! Try to do a lot of comparative weighing. (explain why your impacts are more important or why your links are more sturdy.) If I have to weigh for you, then it'll be a lot harder for me to vote for you.

- Any defense that is frontlined in second rebuttal needs to be responded to in first summary, but defense that is unresponded to does not need to be extended into first summary.

Speed:

- Especially since we're online, if you sacrifice clarity for speed or spread poorly, your speaks may be lowered.

- Generally, please try to speak at a comprehensible pace.

Overall, don't stress too much during round. Debate is an awesome learning experience so don't forget to have fun while you're at it!

I did nat circuit PF from 2018-2022 but I am hard stuck -1 IQ so pls dumb stuff down!

I prefer 1st summary frontlines turns at minimum and 2nd summary address all voting issues

1 other peeve, I rlly prefer u email all the ev u plan to read in a speech before you do it to the other team (+ me if u want), separately "calling evidence" only should be done in a "so where does your evidence say xyz??" kind of clarification. Too much prep skewing going around. Or just disclose but if u disclosed u should have the stuff ready to pull up anyways

If u do the ev stuff + are nice to the other team I'll give u 30s. Thx :)

Not voting on tricks/friv

Other than that debate how you want to

Thanks homies

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junzhix@upenn.edu

He/Him - UC Berkeley 24

PF Paradigm (I haven't debated much APDA yet, so I'm still figuring out how to navigate it. That said, I'm the most reliable judging rounds under a utilitarian lens because that was the PF standard -- anything else will probably require more explanation for me to vote on. Other than that, I think most of the things in my PF paradigm follow closely in the way I adjudicate APDA rounds as well.)

ahahahaha

ok so...

200 wpm is best speed where i can flow majority of what is said

weigh weigh weigh PLEASE WEIGH

explain the logic/warrant behind things (so they make sense)

extend your argument each speech if you want me to vote on it

if you're first summary, you don't need to extend defense unless they frontline it.

2nd rebuttal needs to frontline turns or else they are considered dropped.

i like clarity of impact weighing... probability is a bit more sus but if you argue it well I'll vote on it

also judging isnt as fun as debating so sometimes i wont be like 100% in it, so if you think im flow, debate flay ya dig?

as for progressive arguments -- theory and kritiks especially -- I'm not too comfortable with them so please don't trust me to make the right decision

And here is a link to my ex-partners paradigm; he and I have very similar debate ideologies so anything I didnt cover here I'll likely defer to what is written on his.

http://www.tabroom.com/index/paradigm.mhtml?search_first=Carter&search_last=Tegen

General:

- make warrants. an argument is not an argument without a warrant, and I will only vote on arguments. dropped ink only goes through for me if that ink is actually an argument.

- comparative warrants/weighing pls

- collapse

- tech over truth (caveat: "tech" != blippy)

Specific:

- I'm not experienced with evaluating theory/kritiks; read at your own discretion

- frontlining in second rebuttal: I require you to frontline offense but defense is up to you

- defense is not sticky

- I will call for evidence if I'm curious/if the other team asked me to/if the debate's otherwise irresolvable.

- warrant + evidence > warrant > evidence

- goes without saying but I will not tolerate sexism, racism, ableism, or any other form of discrimination. I will tank your speaks or drop you