Varsity PF debater for 4 years at Blacksburg and a current first year at Brown. I was an octofinalist at TOC my senior year.

General:

I flow, but please don't speak too fast. A 750-word case is a good speed. In the back half, you can probably go as fast as you want short of spreading.

Please signpost. Off-time roadmaps are appreciated too

Give me comparative weighing as early as possible. Make it easy for me to vote for you

Extend links, warrants, and impacts

If you try tricky stuff in second FF I won’t like you and you won’t like your speaks

Please read content warnings with anonymous opt-outs for even potentially triggering topics. Safety is important

Don't be mean. Racism/sexism/homophobia etc. is an auto drop and the lowest speaks possible

Otherwise, the lowest I’ll go is a 27, and that’s pretty hard to get. I’m fine with blippy 30 speaks theory too, I hate evaluating speaks

Bonus speaks if you make me laugh. Debate memes are appreciated

Other than that, just debate how you're comfortable and I'll probably adapt

glhf!

Ks/T:

I don't have much experience with Ks, but I'm not opposed. Give an anonymous opt-out tho

I think theory is important but I hate disclosure and think it’s a bad norm

If you have any questions, you can ask before the round or contact me at:

email: nealklemba@gmail.com

insta: @nealklemba

LD: Convince me that your value is the better choice presented for the current debate topic. I value clear, persuasive delivery of organized and logical arguments presented in a respectful, professional manner.

PF: Convince me that your arguments on the current topic are stronger/more desirable than the opposing arguments. Present and support your arguments in a clear and organized manner and explain why/how they outweigh those of your opponents through direct clash. I value clear, persuasive delivery above speed and expect all debaters to be respectful and professional at all times.

I am a parent judge in my third year, I have never coached. I am also a professor so I love a good evidence based argument. I've been judging different debate styles online and in-person.

Please attempt to be as courteous to one another as possible. CX should be interactive and probing, but not combative.

Argumentation: I would like arguments to be thoroughly explained and well-warranted. Please no spreading, if I cannot “hear” an argument, I do not judge that argument. I flow rigorously so talking too fast means I can't mark down your ideas.

Speed: I can deal with speed but it can make understanding your argument more difficult. Remember you have gone over this material numerous times, while it is likely the first time I have heard it. If you can explain your arguments concisely without having to talk super fast that is a better option.

Roadmaps are helpful and appreciated but not required. If you give a roadmap please be sure to follow it.