I want to hear good, well-developed arguments at a speed that I can actually follow. I'm looking for strong links, clear impacts, and solid analysis. I'm not impressed by how quickly you read other people's arguments. I'm looking for how you synthesize evidence into a compelling argument for the specific round. The winning side will have consistency in speeches and arguments throughout the round and spend time weighing arguments and explaining why their arguments are superior.  I do not want to be on the email chain. I believe firmly that debate is an oral communication activity, and if I have to read to understand your argument, something has gone very wrong with your communication.

Please do not spread - what a year this week has been.  I'm tired.  I cannot follow.  A great strategy for me is to read tags slowly and then speed up on evidence (as a former LDer, I prefer your argumentation over your evidence anyway).  I don't know all the CX jargon and acronyms.  Be kind and explain what you're talking about.  Ex: "Our first off case is a Plan-Inclusive-Counterplan, or PIC." <--That would have been such a helpful line in the first couple rounds I judged.  If I can access the round, I will engage fully.  I'll nod when you have me, smile when I think you've said something really smart.  If you start to lose me, you'll see me squint and lean forward.  Eventually, you'll lose me completely if you don't correct, and you'll know that because I'll stop typing/looking at you.