The Person Above You game

[anoni]

^ has an opinion I disagree with
Definition of debate. Source dictionary.com

de·bate  (d-bt)
v. de·bat·ed, de·bat·ing, de·bates
v.intr.
1. To consider something; deliberate.
2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.
3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See Synonyms at discuss.
4. Obsolete To fight or quarrel.

[Lokyar Brightmane]

^ failed to note the key word in his quote.

Key word:

formal

Formal implies structure; therefore debates are more structured than arguments. To check for yourself; point 3 in the quote of the post directly above.

[anoni]

^Only seemed to pick one of the four definitions.

Technically, we're both correct in this case.

[Lokyar Brightmane]

^ will listen to my next point.

Any decent argument is definition 2, definition 4 by it's own admission is obsolete, and definition 1 isn't a true debate in the style we consider when it happens inside the confines of your own mind; coloured as it is by your perceptions. Even if definition 1 happens outside your head, it could just be in argument form; or even a combative form. Definition 3 is the main one that I think we should consider.

[anoni]

^Still decides to use his own form of what is classified as a debate and an argument as a postulate to define what we should be considered as a debate or argument

You can't assume the thing we're arguing for

Technically, all the definitions are defined as a debate

[Lokyar Brightmane]

^ just made me look up argument on your site to help me debate the point.

Quote from same site:

ar·gu·ment   [ahr-gyuh-muhnt]  Show IPA
noun
1.
an oral disagreement; verbal opposition; contention; altercation: a violent argument.
2.
a discussion involving differing points of view; debate: They were deeply involved in an argument about inflation.
3.
a process of reasoning; series of reasons: I couldn't follow his argument.
4.
a statement, reason, or fact for or against a point: This is a strong argument in favor of her theory.
5.
an address or composition intended to convince or persuade; persuasive discourse.

Note the bolded word. There is apparently NO difference; "debate" is used to define an argument.

[anoni]

^Might recall my statement earlier

Might be able to answer this question: What's the difference between an argument and a debate? Isn't a debate just a type of argument

[Lokyar Brightmane]

^ doesn't realize I agreed with that statement the whole way through. Where I differed was in thinking that debates were a more structured kind. Apparently I was wrong.

[anoni]

^Wants a break from posting so much?

[MrRazot]

^not sure if noticed, but i know who made your old avatar.
funnily enough it pre-dates 2009

[anoni]

^Doesn't know that the person who submitted it on FA didn't make the avatar, he even claims himself that he didn't make it and had no idea who did

[MrRazot]

^old avatar was made by  RakuMurasama


if you ever need something found on the internet, just ask

[Lokyar Brightmane]

^ is an unholy google fiend. Literally.

< just needed a couple seconds of no replies to go do stuff.

[MrRazot]

^needed a couple of seconds

[anoni]

^Should of told me about my avatar earlier!

Quick, find my non-TFF username!