Debate.org: Technology Debates

Facebook does more good than harm

2013-04-01T17:40:44-08:00

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We will be debating whether the benefits of facebook outweight the detriments. Burden of the proof is equal.

If you accept, you will be debating that facebook is bad. First round is for accepting only.

There should be more restrictions on violent video games

2013-05-07T21:36:29-08:00

(Post Voting Period) First round is acceptance. My First Debate on here. Don't take it easy on me.

Laptops are Better Than Desktop Computers

2012-09-30T15:11:58-08:00

(Post Voting Period) This is my first debate, so I won't be really good at it. Here are some definitions: Desktop computer-Computers that usually have: A monitor, a mouse, a keyboard and the actual computer. Laptop: same as a desktop computer, though usually smaller can be taken from place to place. Usually has batteries. Here is my first argument: Laptops have rechargeable batteries, so they can be used somewhere an electrical socket is not provided. Second argument: Laptops can be taken from place to place, while desktop computers are harder to move.

Teaching Java in Introductory programming courses

2013-03-28T22:37:44-08:00

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Thanks to LarztheLoser for accepting the debate and I look forward to an enjoyable and educational debate.

Resolution

Introductory college courses in Computer Science should teach the Java programming language as opposed to Javascript.

Definitions
Java: Java is a general purpose object oriented programming language details of which are shown in this link [1].
Javascript: Javascript is an interpreted computer programming language originally implemented as part of web browsers more details of which are provided in the link[2].

Burden Of Proof
BOP is shared. Con must argue that JavaScript should be taught in introductory college courses as opposed to Java, not just that both are equally good.

Backgro

PC gaming is, on balance, better than console gaming.

2013-02-27T12:12:49-08:00
(Post Voting Period) Pro will argue that PC gaming is better, on balance, than console gaming. PC gaming will be defined as the following: "PC games, also known as computer games, are video games played on a general-purpose personal computer rather than a dedicated video game console or arcade machine." {1} Consoles are defined as the following: "A video game console is an interactive entertainment computer or customized computer system that produces a video display signal which can be used with a display device (a television, monitor, etc.) to display a video game. The term "video game console" is used to distinguish a machine designed for people to buy and use primarily for playing video games on a TV." {2} Console gaming will therefore be defined as gaming on a console. First round is for acceptance Second round is for opening arguments from both debators. Third round is for rebuttals. Fourth round is for further rebuttals and closing. No new arguments will b

The advancement of Technology is Good

2013-02-14T11:42:54-08:00
(Post Voting Period) Hello, I am new here, so wish me luck, I guess. Technology is advancing fast. It is making our lives easier and faster in many aspects. However, some are saying it is ruining the essential qualities or "peace" of life that they once enjoyed. Although I know how it feels to say goodbye to something, progress will always continue and is essential for a better lfiestyle.

Are video game restrictions in need of changing/updating (violence)

2013-01-14T21:47:08-08:00
(Post Voting Period) After all of the school shootings and gun tragedies, everyone is pointing fingers. Video games are taking a lot of heat, and I believe they are singled out (it's more than one thing that got us in this mess). Still I believe there should be a change in the rules and restrictions, age related mostly, to better this issue.

Should Univerous allow non-premium members to sell limiteds?

2013-04-07T11:18:48-08:00
(Post Voting Period) Should non-premium users be able to sell limiteds? If we get more then 50 users opinion the rule will change, alt voting will not be tolerated.

Capable until proven incabable.. Internet edition..

2013-03-28T17:34:11-08:00
(Post Voting Period) I am officially a noob on this website... I have but one forum post... And this is my first official debate... The question is, am I capable of making a good argument, and speaking for all the people out there who are or were once noobs, I claim that I should be judged as coherent by the debate.org community until gone astray..

Top android smartphones have better hardware than the iphone 5

2013-01-04T11:25:12-08:00
(Post Voting Period) I feel that top android smartphones have better hardware than the iphone 5. First round is for acceptance only.

Iron Man can beat Hulk!!!!

2012-12-31T04:57:25-08:00
(Post Voting Period) Iron Man can beat Hulk in a few seconds. Hulk is just a monster and cannot even fly, whereas Iron Man and his 40+ armored suits can beat him. Hulk is no match for him. If Hulk tries to punch him Iron Man will fly and just blow him with the amassed missile. Iron Man has so many weapons and if he uses even one of them he could easily blow off Hulk.

star wars vs star trek

2012-05-25T16:03:03-08:00
(Post Voting Period) This is my opinion is that I think that star wars is so much better than star trek cause I love light sabers

xbox

2012-12-24T22:19:03-08:00
(Post Voting Period) I will debate how xbox is a poorly made gaming system. One main reason why i was very upset with the system is the "red rings of death" after you get this your console is complete fried and its useless. Their are tricks that can help your xbox to get back and running but it will only damage your xbox even more. Also after the chip gets the red ring of death most likely something will get messed up with the system. this has happen to my xbox several time.

Google Chrome is more useful than Mozilla Firefox

2011-12-17T14:13:42-08:00
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I will be arguing that Google Chrome is more useful than Mozilla Firefox, and my opponent must argue that Mozilla Firefox is more useful than Google Chrome.

Rules

Round 1: Acceptance, definitons, and clarification.
Round 2: Arguments/Rebuttals
Round 3: Rebuttals
Round 4: Rebuttals, Closing arguments

Definitons

Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google that uses the WebKit

nuclear power is a reasonable approach to generating electricity

2012-10-06T01:29:16-08:00
(Post Voting Period) First round for acceptance and definitions. nuclear power: power derived from nuclear energy. [1] reasonable approach: needs no defining. Rules: 2 rounds for arguments and rebuttals voting period 2 weeks 72 hours to argue 8000 character limit. Good luck. [1]http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nuclear+power

Mac is Better than Windows

2011-08-12T18:07:07-08:00
(Voting Period) Mac is better than windows because they boot using EFI strings instead of hardware, meaning faster booting/running speeds, and they utilize RAM more efficiently and don't crash often, due to the fact that they run on Unix. Although the upfront costs for purchasing Macs may be more expensive than Windows, updating the operating system and keeping the computer secure are both large concerns with Windows, and cost a lot. Macs are $30 per upgrade. With Mac, there is an app store and you know what you are getting. If there is a malfunction, you only need to deal with three companies: Apple, Intel, and AMD, whereas with windows, you must deal with multiple companies. Macs can last forever and use an old software and windows cannot. Apple only uses the best processors from Intel: Core 2 Duo, i5, dual core i5, dual core i7, and Intel Xeon "Westermere". They o not use i3 because although the gigahertz may be better than that of core 2 duo, the material of core 2 duo is

Internet addiction

2012-09-04T06:22:42-08:00
(Post Voting Period) Hi everybody, I've just created this debate and arguments are about 8.000 charaters long and it's my first debate topic. So I've divided it into 3 rounds,I would like to say thanks for my oponet in advance.

PS3 is better than xbox 360

2012-02-01T23:20:18-08:00
(Post Voting Period) In this debate i will argue that the PS3 is better than the Xbox 360. I shall outline the reasons why PS3 is better than 360. I hope this will be an enjoyable debate to the readers. I encourage the voters to vote on this subject with logic and do not vote with a bias.

Twitter.com exists.

2013-02-13T19:45:34-08:00
(Post Voting Period) Twitter.com is real and exists.

The United States should establish a base on the moon.

2012-01-24T07:37:35-08:00
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The Resolution

For this debate, a "base" is a habitation designed to be manned continuously for a period of at least two decades. The debate question is whether the US building a base is a worthwhile expenditure, or whether the money should be spent on something else or there is some other reason for not building it.

To set the context of the debate, the moon base is proposed to include a power generator for a habitable environment and to support mining and manufacturing operations. The purposes of the base may include support of deep space exploration, the construction of large space structure for use in earth orbit for experiments in power generation and climate engineering, and for basic scientific research concerning the moon and the outer planets.

I take no position in this debate on whether this constitutes a permanent colony or not. It might be abandoned after it's missions have been accomplished, o