I like to see content backed by sources, as well as clean debate. Do not personally attack your opponent, and I do not like spreading - nor will I vote for your side if I can't understand a word you're saying. Vocal intonation, vocal modulation, dynamic voice, appropriate pacing and pausing, clear enunciation, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures are all tools that can support your presentation. Spreading and gish galloping in my opinion are NOT tools. Be honest and respectful in your presentation. Focus on framework and the value. Not one to disclose.

I was an LD debater from 2000-2002 (read: the Stone Age). As you'd likely expect, I'm a traditional style LD judge. Seeing K, disads, and counterplans in value debate bums me out. Hard. That said, I had some VERY limited policy experience in high school as well, so I can probably follow some of the policy crossover; you can just guarantee I'll grind my teeth through it.

I can handle spread...if you can. If you're speedy and articulate, we won't have any problems. If you're speedy with mushmouth, I won't catch everything, and that's an issue.

I tend to keep speaker points in the 27 to 29 range (unless point standardization is present at a tournament), but don't shy away from higher speaks if you do well. I generally only reserve low speaks for situations that are outright abusive or condescending.

Best strategy to get my ballot is to move cleanly down the flow, crystallize, and outline clear voting issues at the end of the debate!

This is my second year judging. In order to judge you fairly, I must be able to hear and understand you. Please don't speak too fast and be sure to enunciate. More is not necessarily better when it is redundant. I want to give you full credit for the work that you've prepared so being able to follow your arguments is key. Any arguments that depend on justification of discriminatory ideas will impact my assessment of your performance. I take more of a traditionalist approach, expecting to see the format followed as faithfully as possible.

I have more experience as a speech judge, so I prefer clear arguments that are communicated effectively. Spreading is likely to cause me to lose track of the argument and is discouraged. I value impacts, clarity, and evidence.