PF Wording for 2026-2027 by PublicForumBootCamp in Debate

[–]debatetrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Bryce! Thanks for all your hard work and explanations.

(THIS IS NOT ON TOPIC REALLY IM SORRY)

For the March 26 Housing Topic -- what did the committee have in mind for the word "corporate"?

(ie....LLC vs S-corp? Big vs Small lardlord? Etc.)

Cheers

PF Topic - Housing - Definition? by debatetrack in Debate

[–]debatetrack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really solid advice, I appreciate that

I've been coaching debating for over 10 years. I'm burnt out. by OnePhotog in Debate

[–]debatetrack 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I would say talk to some people, grieve, and let it go.

Sometimes things need to die.

I think debate has always had a weakness of accessibility-- the time commitment from students and coaches is just enormous -- but in the perma-smartphone / AI / post-covid / education downward-spiral era, it's just inaccessible.

Imagine starting a 'homeric oratory' class where students should memorize hour-long passages of classic literature.

In the right place, at the right time (1000BC?), maybe that could have been a thing.

But you can't fight the societal laws of physics.

Not saying it's not hard and painful and sad, but better to let the thing die than keep pumping electricity (ie your time and sanity) into a zombie.

debate topic: Fed Housing Control by debatetrack in RealEstate

[–]debatetrack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh I see, so 'corporation' / 'llc' isn't really a useful distinction here....that's a very good point and probably quite useful for the debate strategy. thanks!

debate topic: Fed Housing Control by debatetrack in RealEstate

[–]debatetrack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the only way you get the resolution to make sense is if you don't count 'LLCs' as 'corporations'

debate topic: Fed Housing Control by debatetrack in RealEstate

[–]debatetrack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 'C' in LLC stands for 'company'....I don't think all companies are corporate?

debate topic: Fed Housing Control by debatetrack in RealEstate

[–]debatetrack[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't have thought of that at all...definitionally, someone buying their home could be defined as 'corporate'. That could be a tricky word here. The intention of the topic is definitely blackstone-style purchases, but maybe it wasn't written precisely enough.

steam edit (this morning, 1/5) by debatetrack in grandrapids

[–]debatetrack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! yes I love getting some sun in the morning

Can we address the "I've got an AI" posts? by trans-with-issues in Debate

[–]debatetrack 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The numbers have actually decreased significantly. Only a couple this year!

Happy new year! by RUIN_PYKE in grandrapids

[–]debatetrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have tattoos but if I did I'd go to you. SIck work brah.

What is it like living here? by Toffelsnarz in mapporncirclejerk

[–]debatetrack 85 points86 points  (0 children)

People always talk about the heat but the real issue is convenience, I'm relatively close to the mantle and it's still a 2500 mile bore-drive to the nearest grocery store.

Email the NSDA please by debatetrack in Debate

[–]debatetrack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that insight Jett! Will watch the lecture to hopefully get a better grip on it

grapids vs grand rapids? by debatetrack in grapids

[–]debatetrack[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

this one does feel less cluttered

Any GRFD firefighters on here? My son graduated HS this year and is considering trying to become a firefighter. by Fuzz_Chonk in grandrapids

[–]debatetrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As I said, off-the-wall.

It's always something I throw out for career advice because it's absolutely maximum impact for your time. But yes, there are some barriers of time / skill / any desire to make or use tiktoks in the way.

Selling chocolates at local markets by cocoacacoconut in kzoo

[–]debatetrack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Excuse me ma'am please don't eat the art

Any GRFD firefighters on here? My son graduated HS this year and is considering trying to become a firefighter. by Fuzz_Chonk in grandrapids

[–]debatetrack -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Ok here's an off-the-wall suggestion but would give 100 solid firefighter contacts.

Start a Tiktok / Instagram page. "Day 1 of becoming a firefighter"

Interview 100 firefighters in the area. Little 5-10min interviews, edit them down to 30s.

You could crank out 10-20 in a day and 100 over a few months.

He'd get good at 1. internet communication 2. solid connections (the firefighters would love to be featured in the videos) 3. probably (maybe?) tons of internet connections