• Introductions with no presentation of evidences.
  • Simple intro and short non-debate things.
  • 2 minutes each

• Round 1:
  • Interlocutor 1:
    • 10 minute presentation of evidence: uninterrupted, the other party is quiet
    • topic is strictly limited to evidence supporting flat/globe earth
    • one topic only, not a shotgun of claims
    • there is enough time to provide details related to this one topic
  • Interlocutor 2:
    • 10 minute rebuttal: uninterrupted, the other party is quiet
    • rebuttal must address only the topic that was presented, no new topics introduced
  • Open discussion:
    • 10 minute open discussion strictly limited to this one topic set by Interlocutor 1
    • moderator is to keep the discusison on topic
    • if either side interrupts too much a 1 minute alternating speaker mute/unmute is enacted at the discretion of the moderator

• Round 2
  • Interlocutor 2:
    • 10 minute presentation of evidence: uninterrupted, the other party is quiet
    • topic is strictly limited to evidence supporting flat/globe earth
    • one topic only, not a shotgun of claims
    • there is enough time to provide details related to this one topic
  • Interlocutor 1:
    • 10 minute rebuttal: uninterrupted, the other party is quiet
    • rebuttal must address only the topic that was presented, no new topics introduced
  • Open discussion:
    • 10 minute open discussion
    • same rules as first round

Fill the rest of the allotted time with Q&A.

• Closing:
  • Interlocutor 2
    • 2 minute closing
  • Interlocutor 1
    • 2 minute closing

Notes:

• Simply playing a pre recorded videos are not allowed, presentations and rebuttals are presented live
  • Video clips are allowed, just not a pre recorded presentation
• Pre-written scripts are allowed, and they must follow the current topic
• All claims are to be supported with evidence
• Links to all evidence must be shared during the debate
• Topic is strictly limited to the shape of the earth