- Introductions with no presentation of evidences.
- Simple intro and short non-debate things.
- 2 minutes each
- Round 1, Howard:
- 5 minute presentation of evidence: uninterrupted, the other party is quiet
- topic is strictly limited to evidence supporting flat earth
- one topic only
- FTFE or MCToon, not both:
- 5 minute rebuttal: uninterrupted, the other party is quiet
- rebuttal must address only Howard’s topic, no new topics introduced
- either FTFE or MCToon participates in this topic, not both, the other party must remain silent
- Open discussion:
- 10 minute open discussion strictly limited to this one topic set by Howard
- 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
- only FTFE or MCToon is allowed to participate, whomever gave the rebuttal
- Round 2, FTFE or MCToon, not both:
- 5 minute presentation of evidence: uninterrupted, the other party is quiet
- topic is strictly limited to evidence supporting globe earth
- one topic only
- Howard:
- 5 minute rebuttal: uninterrupted, the other party is quiet
- rebuttal must address FTFE/MCToon’s topic, no new topic is introduced
- Open discussion:
- 10 minute open discussion
- same rules as first round
- Round 3, same as round 1
- FTFE/MCToon must switch participation
- Round 4, same as round 2
- FTFE/MCToon must switch participation
Fill the rest of the allotted time with Q&A.
- Closing:
- FTFE/MCToon
- 2 minute closing
- either or both may present the closing statement
- Howard
- 2 minute closing
- FTFE/MCToon
Notes:
- Pre recorded videos are not allowed, presentations and rebuttals are presented live
- 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
MCToon 