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Thu January 11, 2024 at 11:41 AM EDT
I have been debating LD for three years and am a senior at State High. This is my first year judging. I am familiar with traditional LD debate and have little experience with circuit. I will be able to follow along if you speak fast. However, if you are planning on doing so, make sure that you are speaking at a REASONABLE speed and articulating enough that your opponent and I can understand you. If I can’t understand you, I will have no choice but to not count it.
I am familiar with most types of theory, and would prefer if you thoroughly explain your framework. If you drop arguments, I will not count them and will not allow you to address them again. In general, it’s just rude to do so. I prefer debaters with precise and clear impacts and weighing.
I also appreciate signposting and will allow off-time roadmaps.
I will start giving speaker points at 28. Needless to say, if you are rude to your opponent or me, or use offensive(racist, sexist, ableist, etc) language, I will take off points. Please be kind to one another.