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Author Topic:   A barrier to macroevolution & objections to it
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Message 203 of 303 (349327)
09-15-2006 1:24 PM


Forum Guidelines Warning
Let's please keep the sniping and personal comments to a minimum. Focus on the thread's topic. If you feel points or rebuttals are being ignored or evaded then the place to raise this issue is General discussion of moderation procedures - Part 7.

--Percy
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Message 214 of 303 (349565)
09-16-2006 8:53 AM


Request to Debate Constructively
A reasonable primary objective that everyone should have in debate is to present a strong case for their point view supported by both evidence and argumentation, one that is stronger than that from the other side.
An unreasonable primary objective is to actually convince someone of the opposing point of view, or to get them to concede that their case is not as strong. In other words, if you're waiting for someone from the other side to say, "Okay, you win, I lose," don't hold your breath because it rarely happens.
So make your case as strongly as you can, and as necessary summarize, contrast and/or enumerate the opposing evidences that have been offered to clarify the current state of the debate. No more can be done.

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Message 294 of 303 (350035)
09-18-2006 4:19 PM


The witching hour nears...
Those so inclined might want to consider posting summations at this point.

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