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  • This house prefers a world where the "Algorizzm" exists.

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    The "Algorizzm" is an innovation that matches you to the person you are most compatible with in the entire world with perfect accuracy, including their name and contact information. The "Algorizzm" is mandatory to use by everyone in the world, however it is up to individuals whether they will reach out to their soulmate.

    Ridge 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-05-09

  • A. This house believes that the LGBTQ+ community should actively reject the stereotype of queer hypersexuality

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    For the purposes of the debate, 'queer hypersexuality' refers to excessive sexual behaviors experienced by individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. Examples include frequent sexual encounters with other members of the community, the popularity of sexual events, or self-sexualisation.

    Malaysia Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-05-02

  • This house believes that openly queer men should refuse sexual and romantic relationships with closeted men.

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    For the purposes of this debate, “closeted” refers to any person who is not openly queer.

    Ottawa Round Robin 2025 · Round 2A · 2025-04-26

  • This house regrets the rise of "cut-off culture"

    Infoslide

    For the purpose of this debate, "cut-off culture" refers to the social phenomenon of figuratively cutting people out of one's life. Anyone from acquaintances to significant figures which may include, but are not limited to, close friends and family members are capable of being cut-off from one's life. This act is most commonly, though not exclusively, done at or after the point of conflict/tension within a relationship.

    QUDL Nationals 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-04-26

  • This house supports the resurgence of traditional attitudes in relationships among the Gen Z

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    For the purposes of this debate, traditional attitudes in relationships are understood to emphasize monogamy, long-term commitment, courtship, and dating with the intention of marriage (includes same-sex marriage) By contrast, modern attitudes in relationships may include acceptance of polyamory, open relationships, casual dating, transactional relationships (such as sugar dating), situationships, and prioritizing fluidity over traditional family structures.

    Raul Roco Cup XVII · High School Pre-Semis · 2025-04-25

  • (B) This house would ban mail-order brides

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    A mail-order bride is a woman who seeks a marriage partner through a service or agency that arranges international marriages, typically involving men from wealthier countries who are seeking partners from countries with fewer economic opportunities, most commonly Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America. The term often implies that the process is transactional, where the woman may be selected or matched based on personal preferences, sometimes facilitated through correspondence or online platforms.

    Taiwan International Debate Open 2025 · Pro-Am Semifinals · 2025-04-19

  • (B) This house opposes the popularity of red light tourism

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    For the purposes of the debate, "red light tourism" refers to the practice of traveling to foreign countries for the purpose of engaging in vices (e.g., sex, drugs). Examples include tourists visiting Cambodia to participate in the sex industry, or Thailand for the cannabis industry.

    Taiwan International Debate Open 2025 · Open Quarterfinals · 2025-04-19

  • This House, as Johnston, would choose to be posted at Drakenthorn over Virelia

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    Johnston is a career diplomat who finally got his promotion. He is able to chose his next posting form one of the two options: 1) Virelia - a strict island which bans drinking, extra-marital sex, drugs, popular entertainment and even fine-food. Instead it is populated by outstanding orchestra, well-curated galleries and operas. 2)Drakenthorn - on the other hand, was an intellectual and cultural dessert, yet it is filled with the perfect activities for hedonist. It has fine restaurants, thriving comedy and also liberal attitude to sex and drugs. Both islands are identical in geography, and economically.

    Debatable Open 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-04-12

  • This house, as X, would choose Work-life Balance over Work-Life Integration.

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    X is a 30-year-old ambitious woman who has spent the last decade building her career in corporate law. She’s known for her discipline, emotional intelligence, and ability to lead under pressure. After years of pushing herself, she’s finally in a leadership role where she’s respected and compensated well. She’s also fallen deeply in love with Y, who is equally driven. Her partner works in investment banking, has long hours, unpredictable weekends, and lives half his life out of a suitcase. They’ve decided to get married, but X knows that to sustain this emotionally fulfilling relationship, something will need to give. Now she has two options: Option A (Work-Life Integration): Stay in her current high stakes role, which allows her to work remotely, schedule breaks between meetings, and occasionally work from scenic locations. Her office encourages mixing personal and professional life (emails during dinners, Zoom calls on vacations, but gives her freedom of movement and flexible hours.) Option B (Work-Life Balance): Shift to an in-house legal team at a multinational firm. 9-to-5. Clear boundaries. No calls after work. Lesser pay, slightly slower career trajectory, but absolute mental space post 5 PM. Weekends are hers, and so are holidays

    BITS Pilani Parliamentary Debate 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-04-11

  • This House Would turn yourself into a dog rather than letting your partner be turned into a dog

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    You are a 25 year old person who has been in relationships before, but believes now for the first time that you have found the love of your life. You have been in this relationship for 3 years and live together. One day, an evil wizard called Roru appears in front of you and forces you to make a split decision. Roru will turn your body into a dog for 10 years or your partner's body into a dog for 5 years. The wizard tells you that no matter the choice, your partner will know that the wizard appeared and what decision you made. You have no ability to discuss the matter with your partner.

    Nordic Schools Debating Championships 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-04-07

  • This house regrets the rise of "cut-off culture"

    Infoslide

    Context: For the purpose of this debate, "cut-off culture" refers to the social phenomenon of figuratively cutting people out of one's life. Anyone from acquaintances to significant figures which may include, but are not limited to, close friends and family members are capable of being cut-off from one's life. This act is most commonly, though not exclusively, done at or after the point of conflict/tension within a relationship.

    Xth NLUO BPD 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-04-05