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  • This house, as a progressive female candidate, would not use candidate, would not use conventional gender roles (e.g. conventional gender roles (e.g. marketing oneself as a mother or a wife) as a tactic in political or a wife) as a tactic in political campaigns

    Debutant 9.0 Freshers APD 2024 · Octofinals · 2024-10-09

  • This House regrets the rise in citizen journalism

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    Citizen journalism, also known as collaborative media, participatory journalism, democratic journalism, guerrilla journalism or street journalism, is based upon public citizens playing an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analyzing, and disseminating news and information.

    Debutant 9.0 Freshers APD 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-10-09

  • This house prefers media houses having a cohesive voice without consistent attribution to a particular set of writers (for example, the Economist) rather than individuals writers having their own independent, recognisable voices (for example, the Atlantic)

    Debutant 9.0 Freshers APD 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-10-09

  • This house believes that Dan Schneiders shows should be removed from all streaming services and television stations

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    Dan Schneider's was the producer and show runner at Nickelodeon during the 1990s and 2000s. His shows achieved mass fame and cultural impact. Shows included ‘The Amanda Show’, ‘Drake and Josh’ and ‘iCarley’. In recent years the public have been made aware of his actions. Drake Bell has been named as the victim from a 2004 court case in which his dialogue coach was convicted of abuse on set. Many stories of Dan Schneider’s inappropriate behaviour towards the minors that he worked with have been documented in recent best selling book 'I'm Glad My Mom died' by former actress Jennette McCurdy (‘iCarley’ and ‘Sam & Kat’) and the docuseries ‘Quiet on Set’ which outlines Schnieder’s reign at Nickelodeon.

    Western Intervarsity 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-10-05

  • This House regrets the narrative of "I'm just a girl."

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    The "I'm just a girl" narrative is a phrase used to imply vulnerability or dependence, often reflecting traditional gender roles. In pop culture, songs like No Doubt's "I'm Just a Girl" critique these roles, while social media trends such as "girl dinners" or "girl math" portray women embracing stereotypical femininity. Additionally, women in films and TV are frequently shown in need of rescue or guidance. Conversely, men are often expected to be more forgiving of women's perceived flaws or mistakes and are pressured to fulfill protective roles, reinforcing these dynamics.

    Asian Online Debating Championship Junior 2024 · Octofinals · 2024-10-05

  • This house prefers the election campaign messaging of the Philippine Opposition to focus on how things could be (a positive vision for the future) rather than on how things are (how bad things are currently)

    Oragon Debate Cup 2024 · Open Finals · 2024-10-05

  • This house believes that the prevalence of survival shows in creating K-pop bands has had a negative impact

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    A trainee is a person who is training in a company to be able to debut in a K-pop group. Survival shows (e.g. <i>Boy’s Planet</i>’s creation of <i>Zerobaseone</i>) are reality competitions in which trainees from many agencies participate to gain visibility where the members with the most votes form a new K-pop group. Places in the final group are decided through audience votes. The final contestants are generally chosen regardless of nationality, affiliation with an agency, or prior experience and professional history as a singer.<br><br>

    Colonel By Novice Debate Tournament 2024 · Round 3 · 2024-10-05

  • This house, as game developer, W introduce purchasable randomized loot boxes (i.e. gacha style) rather than direct purchasing for in-game content (i.e. shop style)

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    Games like _Genshin Impact_ and _Counterstrike: Global Offensive_ have players buy virtual items through randomized rewards, often by spending real or in- game currency. In this Gacha-style system, players purchase a randomized loot box with a chance to receive various items of varying rarity. Games like _Valorant_ and _Clash of Clans_ have players buy specific in-game items directly at a fixed price. In this shop-style system, players choose and purchase individual items or bundles with clear prices.

    Colonel By Novice Debate Tournament 2024 · Round 1 · 2024-10-05

  • This House Regrets Cancel Culture

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    Cancel culture refers to the attitudes within a community which call for or bring about the withdrawal of support from a public figure, such as cancellation of an acting role, a ban on playing an artist’s music, removal from social media, etc., usually in response to an accusation of a socially unacceptable action or comment.

    2024 KUDC X KIDA BP Rookie Tournament · Round 1 · 2024-10-05

  • This house regrets color-conscious casting

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    Color-conscious casting considers the complexities of race and ethnicity and acknowledges these topics in the film, series, or production. The practice involves meaningful engagement with race and ethnicity, their roles within a given narrative, and how that relates to socio-historical hierarchies of oppression and power. Examples include Hamilton and Les Miserables.

    2024 KUDC X KIDA BP Rookie Tournament · Pre-Quarterfinals · 2024-10-05

  • As a moderately successful writer writing your first piece of Fantasy fiction, This house would write using a Hard Magic System as opposed to a Soft Magic System.

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    Soft Magic System: A magic system where the rules, limitations, and mechanics of magic are not clearly defined or explained to the reader. Magic remains mysterious and unpredictable, often serving to create a sense of wonder or to advance the plot in unexpected ways. Such systems often focus on personal growth and moral choices in a world filled with unknowns, emphasizing characters' internal development amidst mysterious forces. Examples include "The Lord of the Rings," "A Song of Ice and Fire," "The Chronicles of Narnia," and the western superhero genre (Marvel, DC, etc.). Hard Magic System: A magic system where the rules, limitations, and mechanics of magic are clearly defined and explained within the story. Magic operates under established principles, allowing both characters and readers to understand its capabilities and constraints. This clarity emphasizes intellectual growth and strategic use of magic, tying characters' development to their mastery and creative application of the magic system. Examples include the "The Kingkiller Chronicle" books, "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "Fullmetal Alchemist," and the shonen anime genre (Naruto, One Piece, Bleach, etc.).

    Western Intervarsity 2024 · ESL Finals · 2024-10-05