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  • This House opposes the mainstreaming of high-risk sexual activities in queer spaces

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    For the purposes of this debate, high-risk sexual activities are practices that carry an elevated risk of stigma, policing, or personal harm. Examples of this include but are not limited to: 1\. Cruising, the process of seeking anonymous, casual sexual encounters in public or semi-public spaces, 2\. Chem-sex, the act of engaging in sexual intercourse while under the influence of hard drugs, 3\. BDSM, a set of sexual practices involving bondage, domination, sadism and masochism, and 4\. Unprotected sexual intercourse with multiple sexual partners

    tabserverofturkey Online Pre-WUDC 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-09-13

  • This house, as Josef, would permanently move to Prague rather than return to Denmark

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    In the novel “Ignorance” by Milan Kundera, Josef emigrates from Czechoslovakia to Denmark while fleeing Soviet occupation. In Denmark, he marries the love of his life. When his wife eventually passes away, Josef begins honoring her memory by maintaining habits as if she were still with him (e.g., having everyday “conversations” with her grave, maintaining their shared house the way she would want it, visiting her favorite restaurants on their anniversaries). Josef visits Prague after the collapse of the USSR, only to discover that his homeland has been transformed by tourism and resentment toward returnees. During this time, he meets Irena, a fellow returnee who shares his frustrations with his homeland, and the two sleep together. The two are growing romantically interested in one another. For this debate, Josef, now in his 40s and on vacation from his low-paying job in Denmark, is considering accepting a higher-paying job offer in Prague.

    Drexel Pre-WUDC 2025 · ESL Final · 2025-08-23

  • This house, as Patti Smith, supports ending her romantic relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe

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    In her memoir “Just Kids,” Patti Smith recounts her relationship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe. For this debate, it is 1970 as depicted in her memoir: the two artists, both in their early twenties, share money, cramped New York City rooms, and creative inspiration for their work, and have begun to gain traction in the art world (e.g., befriending prominent artists, performing in downtown venues). Deeply in love, they reach a turning point when Robert confides in Patti that he is strongly attracted to men and feels intense Catholic guilt for it. He tells her he wants to explore his sexuality, believing it will sharpen his artwork, while keeping their romantic bond.

    Drexel Pre-WUDC 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-08-23

  • We believe that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of love has caused more harm than benefits.

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    For the purposes of the debate, "AI in the realm of love" refers to the use of artificial intelligence in dating apps, virtual relationships, AI-operated prostitution, and anything else that falls within the category of 'love'.

    Danang Dragons & Serpents Championship 2025 · Pre-Semifinals · 2025-08-23

  • This house would marry Enangs.

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    Enangs is an Immortal Sorcerer. He will never die a natural death. You, however, are mortal. Enangs cannot make you immortal. You met Enangs one day in a cafe in Lagos and fell in love. A few months later, Enangs confessed his immortality to you, and then proposed.

    Friday Night Debates 2025: An African Debate Super League · First Leg Round Robbin 6 · 2025-08-22

  • This house believes that sex-work-based online platforms* bring more harm than good

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    For the purposes of this debate, sex-work based online platforms involve independent content creators sharing intimate & explicit content as well as building relationships with customers. Examples of platforms include OnlyFans, JustForFans, etc...

    St Andrews pre-EUDC 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-08-13

  • This house believes that sex-work-based online platforms* bring more harm than good

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    For the purposes of this debate, sex-work based online platforms involve independent content creators sharing intimate & explicit content as well as building relationships with customers. Examples of platforms include OnlyFans, JustForFans, etc...

    St Andrews pre-EUDC 2025 · ESL Finals · 2025-08-13

  • This House Would choose the sexual album over the introspective album

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    You are an American singer and actress in your early twenties. You gained widespread recognition as a teenager through your role on a popular Disney Channel series. Since then, you’ve released several albums that delve into themes of love, self-discovery, and personal growth, achieving moderate success. As you prepare for your next album, your label has presented you with two options: Album A (the sexual album), which focuses on explicit displays of sexuality, and Album B (the introspective album), which continues the introspective themes you’ve explored in your previous works.

    PKU Pro-Am 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-08-09

  • This house prefers a world where open relationships are the norm

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    Open relationships are romantic relationships in which both partners are free to pursue sexual and or romantic relationships with other people given certain constraints, set within the relationship.

    PKU Pro-Am 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-08-09