[Michael]

Debating Essentials!
Who said debating cant be fun? We didn't, enjoy!

Well along with another new forum comes another new set of rules for you to enjoy. Firstly there are some basics which we felt where unnecessary to list; Please make sure that your replies are not personal remarks, or swearing insults.

• If you are going to print a news article as the start to your thread please put it in quote boxes and add a bit at the end as to what you feel is debate/discussion worthy. If its a web based article please add the web address too so people can see for themselves.
  
  
• When you respond please do not quote individual lines/short paragraphs at a time; If you do so the context of the original quote may be lost. And can become quite confusing for virgin (to the topic), readers. 4-5 quote boxes maximum.
  
  
• Contributions to the forum should be in the interest of discussion and debate - Please do not post if you don't want to discuss or have your views, and your comments challenged and debated.
  
  
• Make every effort to backup all argument with as much factual and/or source evidence as possible. Don't rely on hearsay and other unreliable methods of evidence. Also show some respect for others feelings please, whilst this is a debating forum this isn't an opportune place to make vulgar and hurtful comments felt. In-fact this forum isn't the place for those sort of remarks.