PF: I only think an email chain is necessary if audio is not the best or you plan on spreading. Email me if there is any way I can make the round more accessible.

email: noorabdallah101@gmail.com

I am a third-year student at the University of Georgia. I did four years of PF at Columbus High School, and one year of policy at UGA.

Policy: I am still learning policy myself, so please take that into account if I am your judge. I will always try my best to make the best decision and I am way more comfortable with DA's and CP's than K's. Just do not expect the same out of me as you would a regular policy judge :)

Speaks:

1. In terms of speed, I can comfortably handle around 250-270 wpm. Online debate might not allow that speed, keep that in mind. I don’t really see the need for spreading, but if you do, ask your opponents and send a speech doc. If you do this to confuse them and win, I will drop you.

2. No judge will get everything you say, so warrant.

3. I am a huge lover of puns. Wit and puns are appreciated in round. However, if you intentionally make any racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise discriminatory comments, I will give you extremely low speaks and notify your coach immediately. Assertive and funny debaters are different from rude ones.

Argumentation:

In short, you do not want me to interfere as a judge. Do the work for me and that means to make clean extensions, frontline, and weigh. In detail, here are things that win my ballot:

1. I vote off the flow. I try to interfere as little as possible, which means you NEED TO WEIGH. If you don't, I will have to interfere and use my own weighing mechanism. In that case, you probably won't like my decision. I will do everything I can to ensure a fair round from my part but don't get mad at me if I don't flow a one-second extension that isn't flushed out.

2. Frontline!! You can't just extend your arguments through their responses without telling me why they don't matter and/or why your argument still stands. If they extend their warranted response(s) throughout round and you do not respond to it, you are in a bad position.

3. Signposting is extremely helpful and should be done :) I RARELY flow author names so do not just extend "Smith 19" and think that is you extending something. I should hear what Smith 19 said over and over.

4. I will vote tech over truth. If your opponents make an unwarranted assertion, refute it. Don’t rely on me to do the analysis for you.

5. Summaries - Line-by-line, voter, etc. I have no preference on format (though line-by-line is better to me). Create the narrative, defend, extend, weigh. New weighing in both summaries is fine.

6. NO new arguments in final focus (with the exception of extended weighing analysis in 1st FF). There really shouldn't be any new arguments in 2nd summary.

7. I am not your judge for theory, K's, topicality, etc. I have voted for these things before, and am understanding them as a policy debater. BUT reading theory against a team who doesn't know how to deal with it is abusive.

8. I use cross to write feedback, so anything said is not binding, just bring it up in a speech because I probably didn’t listen. Use cross strategically and for your own benefit.

First-Speaking Team:

1. I do not require defensive extensions in first summary if they have not been responded to. However, you must extend overviews/turns if you expect me to be voting off of them.

2. By final focus, you should know what your opponents are going for. Defensive extensions must be in final focus if you want them to factor into my decision. Defense not responded to by the second-speaking team by second-summary is dropped defense - bring it up!

Second-Speaking Team:

1. The rebuttal should respond to any overviews/turns/disads. The only other time second- speaking team has time to respond is second summary, and that is extremely abusive. You do not have to respond to terminal defense until summary, although it may be strategic to do so on the arguments you’re going for later in the round. To clarify - if the rebuttal does not have to answer all terminal defense, the summary obviously must, or I will consider it dropped.

2. No new weighing in second final focus. It’s unfair and gives your opponents no chance to respond. Also, this is not your chance just to extend through ink because no one will be able to call you out on it.

Evidence:

1. Every card you read within a debate should be cited and available almost immediately (30 seconds is reasonable time) within context for your opponent to read. I will drop your speaks if you are unable to find or provide your evidence to your opponents or me.

2. Any evidence misrepresentations will factor into my decision. If you are blatantly lying about your cards, I will most likely drop you and your speaks. I am very very okay with cards that are paraphrased as long as they are not misused (feel free to have this argument with me)

3. I like logical responses just as much as I like carded responses. But just like a carded response, logic should make sense and be warranted. The card does half the work, do the other half and apply it in round.

Otherwise, if you have any questions, please ask me or email me at noorabdallah101@gmail.com ! Debating is supposed to be an educational, motivational, and fun experience so make the most of it! I will always disclose and give feedback if the tournament allows me.

Good Luck :)

I'm currently a junior at Columbus High and I'm now a 3rd year PF debater. I've debated on the GA and national circuits, and have judged middle school debate on many occasions. ***Pre-flow prior to round to make things easier for tab and everyone in round, please.***

Speaking Preferences, etc.: I am completely fine with speed, as long as you're not going at an unreasonably fast pace to confuse your opponents or me. Additionally, if you are making an important point you should slow down to ensure I get it all down. If you make any discriminatory or degrading comments at all during round I will give you extremely low speaks and report the incident to your coach immediately.

Speeches and Arguments: I vote off of the flow. This being said, weighing, fully flushed out extensions, and frontlining are extremely important for you if you don't want me to personally interfere (which you probably don't want). If you expect me to extend a two-second response to one of their arguments, I'm not going to. It's extremely important that you respond to key arguments in full (and weigh!!!!!) in order for me to flow that point/argument to your side as opposed to keeping it on theirs by default. When you're giving a speech, it's very helpful if you signpost so I know where your response needs to go on my flow. Signposting ensures that I get everything written down and you get as many points as possible; it also just makes you seem like a better speaker when you're more organized. Moreover, voters in summary are beneficial for everyone in round; it makes my life easier when I'm deciding who won, it makes your life easier when you're organizing your speech, and it makes your opponents' life easier when they give their summary and final focus.

Evidence: Your evidence should be easily accessible at all times during the round in case your opponents or I call for it. The cards you use in round must be cited and not misrepresented. Misrepresentation of a card is inherently lying and making up evidence, which is ultimately unacceptable. Logical responses can be beneficial as long as they’re warranted and coherent, but it’s always good to have a carded response to more effectively disprove your opponent's argument.

If you have any questions, you can either ask me before round starts or email me (lilly.e.barnes@gmail.com).

First, my main background is in PF but I do have some experience with LD. I'm a senior at Houston County High School and have done debate every year except senior year. Second, like most judges I expect you to time yourself, and I don't weigh cross, however definitely bring up inconsistencies in your opponents answers during your speech if you see them during cross. Third, don't just mindlessly read the material to me, bring in some emotion too. I want to know that you have at least some deeper knowledge of the topic. Last, this is kind of basic, but make sure you're talking to me when you're convincing me to vote for you and give me a good moral reason why. Make it personal sounding, or really pull at my conscience. Other than that don't be rude, and make sure you're having fun. The worst debate is a boring debate.

I would prefer if students stand during speeches, they can sit during all crossfires. During speeches please face me and not your opponets. I debated in the past and for the purpose of the debate I did not read any material on it so not only will you be trying to convince me but you will need to explain the topic as well. I don’t have any preferences on speed as long as I can understand what you’re saying.

I am partially deaf, please speak concisely and audibly if you are speaking with speed. If contention level clash comes to a standstill I will vote off framework. If you clearly win framework and impacts then you will easily get my vote. Disrespect towards myself or your opponent will end up in a loss of speaker points and will not be tolerated.

Hi! I'm happy to see all of you debate today!

I've been debating PF for two years and LD for two now:)

PREFRENCES:

I'm perfectly okay with speed as long as you don't spread. (If you go to fast though, I will raise my hand once but if it doesn't stop I will stop flowing)

I do not flow cross but I listen to it for your speaks as well as if info pops up later in the debate. I personally appreciate aggression but NO personal attacks! Stand for individual crosses, sit for grand. (Not necessary anymore but camera's on is appreciated)

It's obvious but don't mention knew info in final focus. Not only is that unfair but it'll count against your speaks.

I really appreciate an off time road map, it helps me keep track of how I'll be flowing the speech. If your speech in unorganized, don't be mad if I miss something :,(

DON'T ASK ABOUT STUFF IN MY PARADIGM!!! I expect you to have already read it and it's frustrating.

MY BIGGEST RULE! I'm here for a good debate, don't waste my time. Your voice, aggression, and speeches affect EVERYTHING, even how you hold yourself during the round.

I will remain mostly silent unless I ask for clarification on something. Don't act like you're "arguing" with the other team. You're debating, not fighting. You're trying to convince me, not them.

Most importantly, have fun! I'm not too picky for the most part. Whether this is your first debate or last, I'll give everyone a fair chance and can't wait to see what happens.

This topic:

I have done no research whatsoever on this topic so what you say is fact. That being said, if something sounds weird I will ask for a card check and that can sway my opinion. I have no opinion on it so like... get it I guess :>

Who am I?
aww you’re reading this! How sweet! This is my last year debating in high school. I’m Houston County’s debate Captain and live for LD and marching band where I play bass 1 and am section leader. If you meet one of my fellow judges or team mates, say hi for me!

Since you read all the way down here, I’ll tell you the easiest way to get a perfect 30 for me! Be the first team in the round to creatively mention a fact about me! Anything from The Who I am section!

My Clout:I am a PF debater and currently captain of Houston County Debate Team. I have debating varsity for over 3 years, and currently my partner and I are the state champs in Varsity PF so ya know, I really like debate.

I mainly judge PF debate so I love dynamic speakers and good presentation. I can do like a little spreading, but if you're spreading don't be surprised when I wasn't able to understand/flow what you read. Also I really like when a team has good synergy, it is so annoying when debaters act like they hate their partner. I love humor, idk like a pun or something, ya know a lil chuckle.

I don't flow cross, so it does not have a influence on my ballet unless it is brought up in another speech (and yes it has to be extended). I DO NOT tolerate rudeness or being obnoxious during any speech, and do expect you to be aware of the dynamic of you and your opp. Like why do you need to yell, I'm right here. You will automatically lose the offense if you extend through ink, misread cards, or gaslight in any way.

I believe in signposting as much as possible, especially front lining in second speeches such as second rebuttal and summary, like I need to know what is going on if you just start in the middle of your flow and go with it. I prefer when the summary is a clean split between offense and defense, but really it's not a huge deal as long as your addressing arguments. Theory argument is fine, just please warrant it and place weight on it. Most importantly I should be able to flow clear impacts and voters from your F.F. PLEASE for a clearer debate condense the round in summary and F.F nobody has time for you to attack everything in the round PLEASE.

I usually disclose, please do not argue or try to alter the vote in any way. Thank you! oh and ask questions if you need to I don't mind :)

My Clout: I am currently the 2020 Varsity Public Forum State Champion, captain of the Houston County High School Debate Team, and I have been debating VPF for over 3 years.

Truth>Tech

I'm here for argumentation, as such, having great presentation and being the team commanding the round will definitely earn you higher speaks. As a PF debater, I definitely will be looking at the synergy of your team, I absolutely hate teams who seem like they don't like each other or have never debated together.

Truth>Tech

I don't flow cross, but I definitely pay attention, however, if you want it on the ballot it MUST be extended!! I don't tolerate rudeness or arrogance but I definitely enjoy a good pun, especially if it makes me cackle. I require frontlining in all second speeches, such as rebuttal and summary, and please, please, PLEASE signpost.DO NOT extend through ink.

MOST IMPORTANTLY I am not here for you, so don't make me do more work- HAVE IMPACTS. Please make sure summary and F.F mirror each other. For a clearer debate, please condense the debate in summary and F.F..

Thank you, and may the odds be ever in your favor :)