I haven't judged a lot as of yet, I do have an understanding of how to judge most forensics and debate styles, I have previously debated in LD and IPDA and performed a poetry and OO piece before so I have a better understanding of the rules to those... styles/forms of debate. So I have done this, I understand it is very scary but I promise I try not to be scary. Here is some basic stuff I judge by or just stuff I look for:

civility - please be nice to everyone and the room

logic - if your evidence is logical or obvious, i won't require a source, ex: murder is bad

refutation/clash - if you drop points your opponent makes then that only hurts you

Cross ex- i wont judge cross ex unless you bring it up in one of your speeches

spreading - if i can't understand you i won't be able to flow it so please articulate your words

LRCH 2024

he/him

jdowb2005@gmail.com

Please add me to the email chain with the address above.

I'll judge any argument, assuming they are not racist, misogynistic, homophobic, or transphobic. I read the K on both sides, but I am well-versed in policy debate, too.

At the end of the day, read arguments that you understand. I value truth more than other judges. I'll freely admit that I'm not very experienced, though, especially in LD or PF debate, so make sure to slow down and prioritize clarity. Online debate makes this even more important. Walk me through the debate, and give me good impact framing at the end of the round!

I've debated in varsity congress for 2 years, and competed in middle school congressional debate before that. My last year in Congressional Debate, I got 3 bids to the TOC. I was 4th in the state for extemp last year, and I've also competed in the IPDA National Championships. I'm now the captain of the LRCH mock trial team. In other words, I know and love speech and debate, and not much gets past me.

Speaker Paradigm:

1. I want to see debate that is actually debate. I do not want to see competing oratory. You should address other speakers, and create clash in the round.
2. I want clear signposting as well as CWDI. All of your points should have data, and your source should be clear. Your impact should be an actual impact.
3. Intros and Outros are a must. Also, sponsors and first negs need framework.
4. You should know parliamentary procedure, and use it.
5. Ask hard but fair questions, and please don't talk over each other.
6. Remember, you are a congressperson, so act like one should.
7. Don't speak too fast. If I can't understand you, you're not persuading me.
8. Remember: Ethos, Logos, Pathos.
9. I would rather you have fluency issues than read a speech word for word.
10. A good preround is appreciated by all.
11. Out rounds and high level tournaments (Invitationals, TOC, Nats) multiply all these factors.

TLDR: Clash, Good and Clear Speeches, Parliamentary Procedure, Decorum.

Presiding Officer Paradigm:

1. I believe a good PO should always be ranked.
2. I believe a great PO should almost always be ranked 1st.
3. If you are the only person in your chamber willing to PO, I can excuse some mistakes.
4. If you got elected, you should be ready to perform.
5. Be fast, clear, concise, and fair no matter what.
6. Online PO sheets are preferred.
7. You need to know parliamentary procedure, and I will not hesitate to correct you.
8. Out rounds and high level tournaments (Invitationals, TOC, Nats) multiply all these factors.

TLDR: Be Concise and Precise, Be Ready To Perform, Parliamentary Procedure, Decorum.

IPDA Paradigm

1. The P in IPDA stands for public. This debate form should be understandable by the general public, so no esoteric arguments or spreading. Furthermore, by all means use flowery rhetoic. This isn't a policy round, this is a PUBLIC debate.
2. You must have good clash, I don’t want to sit through a debate where y’all don't respond to each other's arguments.
3. Please for the love of all that is holy, signpost.
4. I think at the novice level line by line is best for rebuttals.
5. Don’t be disrespectful to your opponents, but I love a bit of sassiness in cross. I'm all about style points.
6. LET people answer your questions in cross, cross ex is a time to poke holes in your opponent’s arguments, not for you to just read case arguments that aren’t questions.
7. Do impacts please. I judge on solvency and weighing. I also judge on rhetorical ability and style.
8. If you need to use the restroom during a round, we can take a bathroom break between speeches.
9. Things that are bad: racism, sexism, homophobia, falsifying evidence, discriminator behavior, not being kind to the other team OR your teammate.
10. Comply with all AI Rules. I am a big AI optimist, so I support it's use within the rules set by ACTAA and the NSDA.
11. Things that are generally good: Garfield References (the cat or the president), line by line, solid argumentation, clash, having fun, and being a good speaker.

TLDR: Speak Clearly, Rhetoric, Clash, Be Respectful, Style Points, and Have Fun!

Novice Policy Paradigm:

1. Email Chain, Email Chain, Email Chain : Lukewbeck2005@gmail.com
2. I’m good with spreading. I just ask you to prioritize clarity over speed, make sure what you’re saying is flowable, intelligible, etc.
3. Stick with the aff you’ve prepared, I have no preference on the aff or neg arguments you read.
4. You must have good clash, I don’t want to sit through a debate where y’all don't respond to each other's arguments.
5. Don’t spread your rebuttal, I think at the novice level line by line is best for rebuttals.
6. Don’t be disrespectful to your opponents, but I love a bit of sassiness in cross.
7. LET people answer your questions in cross, cross ex is a time to poke holes in your opponent’s arguments, not for you to just read case arguments that aren’t questions.
8. Do impacts please. I judge on solvency and weighing.
9. If you need to use the restroom during a round, we can take a bathroom break between speeches.
10. Things that are bad: racism, sexism, homophobia, falsifying evidence, discriminator behavior, not being kind to the other team OR your teammate.
11. Things that are generally good: Garfield References (the cat or the president), line by line, solid argumentation, clash, having fun, and being a good speaker.

TLDR: Email Chain, Clarity, Clash, Be nice, Have fun, Impacts!

blanechndlr@gmail.com

Big K person, tech>truth, love judge instruction, sound confident, be strategic. Don't be rude to your opponents. For anything other than policy I have 0 topic knowledge so all I can say is speak and debate well.

amolkattariamac@icloud.com

LRCH 2024

besskerby@gmail.com

lrchdebatedocs@gmail.com

Hello, my name is Paula! For these past years I've competed in congress, pf, and in a variety of different speech events. I love speech and debate and have been judging for about two years now aside from competing, mostly policy and LD. There are things I look for such as enunciation and, if you spread, neat spreading (clear speech, of course stuttering is going to happen and will always, just not so much that it gets in the way of delivering your argument.) I love kritik (or as some of you may know it, K) and encourage it as it gives an interesting debate round. Last thing- bigotry, ignorance, & lack of proper etiquette towards your peers is NOT tolerated. Can't wait to hear your arguments, good luck :)!

LRCH '24

Email: laylaismysong@gmail.com

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Tech --<---Truth

I'm not a hard judge. I like kritiks and judge instruction. If you are discriminatory or rude I will vote you down automatically and immediately drop speaks.

Have fun debating, ya'll can be a bit too serious sometimes.

hello there, I'm Ryan. I debate for little rock central high school. I have broken at multiple tournaments including grapevine and made it to semifinals at last years Arkansas State Tournament.

In the round I would like you to be nice to each other: no hate, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. If this happens you will not pass the vibe check, and I will vote against you.

please read whatever you want

you can tell how i feel about the round by the faces I make

speaks: please be confident and have a good understanding of what your reading

email chain: rysibert@gmail.com

email: charlesswan06@gmail.com
pronouns: they/them

Just do what you do best. I probably won't clear you as long as you have a speech doc. Just go max speed. I compete in LD Debate specifically K's. If you run a trad in front of me v a K, please make sure you aren't dropping every argument the K creates. Similar for the K, make sure the clash is there (I need to know why extinction non-unique or why cap is bad for POC) I won't like it but I will vote down a K if I feel like you don't understand what you're reading. Quick prefs below:

1. K/Performance K's
2. Theory/K v K
3. Policy v K
4. Phil
5. Tricks (just don't read it)


I'll boost your speaks by 0.5 if you tell me your favorite rap song/book series. Racism, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia etc. will also result in instant L's + speaks will be the lowest they can be.

email for questions

Hi! In competitors, I look for clash, new points, weighing, and refutations/references. I appreciate competitors being courteous, cooperative, and kind during round, especially when they volunteer for actions that move the round forward (write a ref on the fly, PO when no one else wants to, etc.,). In presiding officers, I look for correct use of parli pro, efficiency, clarity, and helpfulness. Overall, be willing to learn and responsive to the round, and we'll have a great time.

LRCH 26'

they/them, refer to me as Max not Judge

im fine with spreading, just please make sure you actually explain what you're trying to say. just because the info is there doesn't mean it's fully understood, so explain it straightforward with an overview or something like that. have fun!

Hello everyone,

I do know what I am talking about I have competed in almost every type of forensics event you can think of so I promise you what I say comes not from a personal opinion perspective, but from a competition perspective.

My Competition Highlights:

• I have 5 state titles in Dramatic Interp, Duo interp, Poetry, Congress, and Duo Improv. (as well as a various # of runner ups)
• I have placed 3rd in the country in DI at TOC as well as set the record for # of bids in Arkansas in one year, twice (13 and then 21 the following year) as well as have the record for most AR TOC bids ever (34)
• I have qualified for multiple national tournament like nats, TOC, nietoc, ncfl, etc.
• I have coached multiple kids to state and national titles
• I competed for LRCH in highschool (which is a decorated program) and do compete for WKU in college (which is also a very decorated program)

Judging for Congress:

I judge based off of how well I can see you payed attention in round, repeating arguments without adding nuance kills debates. don’t do it please dear god. if I am not a parliamentarian then I will not be judging you based off of questioning, but I will tell you that I can tell how well you understand a round based off of what questions you ask because that will then carry over into your speeches. Flow the round it helps. When it comes to speaking if you stand up there and give perfect points but insult your fellow competitors in unnecessary ways and/or speak like the stereotypical white aggressive male debater: you will be voted down.Just because you are supposed be “role playing” a US congress chamber does not mean you need to actually act like the congressmen who do “run” our country, but I digress. Finally, REBUTTAL, REBUTTAL, REBUTTAL, tell me why previous statements prove why we shouldn’t pass this bill, give me something I never would have thought of.

Oh! and also have fun and actually talk to competitors, build a love for this event through connections and you will become a better debater on principle.

Judging for interp/platform:

I judge based off of your passion for your piece, how well I can tell you have practiced this event, and by your time management and awareness. This means that during the course of my judging I will be typing notes for you on everything I think you can improve upon and things that in my opinion you’ve done very well. The ballots I have always appreciated are the ballots that absolutely tear my piece apart limb from limb and use it as feed for later slaughter. So, that, is how I will judge you. Of course when it all comes down to it if you want to ignore my advice, do it. You know your pieces and skills more then I do and also fun fact IM NEVER GUNNA KNOW if you ignore me and more importantly I really can’t care either.

A small tidbit that definitely affects my RFD’s are your use of proper language and maturity in your cutting. That means to choose tasteful and interesting cuttings because without a good base your acting will not be able to make it up, I’ve learned that from personal experience.

In sum:

please do not change your style to fit what you think “I’ll want” perform how you always perform and do your best. Though, if you don’t have a trigger warning and need a trigger warning i will definitely be asking you to change that. As well as me ranking you further down than you deserve. Trigger warnings are important to have and you can give them before your speech begins and they will not have to count for your time, please be cognizant of those around you and help take care of everyone’s mental health.