I have been judging since mid-2015 and have judged LD (mostly), Speech, Impromptu, and Pofo. I am not a novice but not a pro either; if you are good, you are good (no matter the judge)! Here's what you should know:

- Start with ABC - Always Be Courteous ... respect each other. Remember to SMILE more.

- I take decent notes, provide comprehensive and objective feedback; prefer not to announce results at the end of the round.

- I like clarity in framework - clarity of thought, content and flow in your value, criterion and contentions. Best if you state these explicitly specially your cards to support your arguments. CLARITY AND ORGANIZATION OF CONTENT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE.  I believe x-exam questioning and responses are critical and supports or weakens your case. 

- Speed is ok but don't be supersonic - avoid spreading; you could muffle your own words and speech. Remember clarity??? 

- Your cards / evidence / stats are very critical in supporting your contentions and rebuttal. 

Don't sweat the results - have fun!!!

Hello,

To start off with, I am mainly a flay judge. First off, if you want to start an email chain, then feel free to at anil_dixit@yahoo.com. I would appreciate it if you don't spread in round. Please speak in a clear speed and tone with enunciation. Also try not to run theory. Ks, or any types of tricks or other circuit positions. I will have a hard time understanding them and it may result in me interpreting your positions in the wrong way. However, if you do choose to run circuit positions, spend a little more time explaining them. For example, in theory, clearly explain your opponent's violations in round and explain the voters thoroughly. In general, I am fine with you running circuit positions and I will not vote you down for it solely, but you should spend some more time explaining them.

Try to go with your traditional lay positions and cases that you have (Framework + Contentions). The only circuit positions that I am comfortable with are advantages and disadvantages.

I vote based on framework, impact calculus/weighing, speaking style/speed, and argumentation/articulation. Prove to me how your impacts outweigh your opponents and how they follow with the framework debate. Connect your voting issues with the framework, as it is the criterion towards which the judge evaluates the round.

Finally, please don't go about personally insulting your opponents or swearing in round. This will result in an automatic loss if done.

Thank you and good luck with your rounds. Have fun!

I am a new LD parent judge, very traditional so fancy tricks like running Ks, Ts or theory or obscure LD jargons may not work for me to win my vote.

I will pick up the one who clearly explains the implications, standards, evidence, framework and especially the crystallizations which convince me. Please don't spread and please slow down as I will have a hard time following everything since I am not used to the LD debate yet.

I prefer you disclosing your case to me or emailing me your case before the debate as reference in case I need that to follow you during the debate.

For all debaters:
clarity: enunciate and make sure you are not going too fast I cannot understand
Please explain your evidence in the debate so I may consider and award you points accordingly

Be nice and show respect to your opponent.

I am improving from "Lay" judge status to the "Circuit" judge status , but not there yet . Please do not spread for now and articulate your arguments very clearly for me.

Please also explain jargon. Again, I'm still learning this stuff, so instead of using LD jargon, please use simpler things that I would understand. Deliberate as you will.

I like it when people speak at a reasonable speed and show respect for each other. I am a lay judge.

I judge on how well you are organized, how well you support your points, how well you refute your opponent's points, and your speaking skills.

Hey folks!

TLDR; tech > truth, weigh a ton and explicitly please ty :)

I just graduated from Berkeley in 2021, graduated HS in 2017, and primarily competed in Circuit LD in high school! I'm generally comfortable with theory, K's, phil, whatever you want to run. I have been out of the activity for a while now, so will probably struggle a bit with spreading as fast as you can, but I'll call "clear" and "slow" as needed. Other than that, make sure you cover voters in the last speech, and ideally, write my ballot for me!

I'm also definitely not well versed on the topic, so don't assume I know things and tag them with brief phrases - I probably don't know what you're talking about.

Feel free to ask more questions about my paradigm before the round begins if you'd like! Mostly open to any argument style as long as it's not obviously problematic.

I am a parent judge but I have judged natcircuit tournaments into out rounds in PF

Please be respectful and courteous in round.

Please add me to the email chain: melaniespiegelman@gmail.com

Truth>tech

Please weigh early and often - it makes for better rounds that are easier to judge.

Framework: Tend to stay away from framework debates. I care about the actual arguments that you present. If disagreement continues explain why you also apply to their framework. If Framework is very complicated, explain it in a less complicated manner. If I’m not able to understand what you are trying to convey, chances are I won’t vote for you.

Theory Debates: I don’t prefer theory debates.

Please do not spread. I want to make sure I get everything on the flow.

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