debates don't solve anything,do they?

Can somebody tell me about somebody who actually changed his mind during a debate,because it really doesn't change a thing

everybody thinks he's right and the whole world is wrong :|

I dare anyone to prove me wrong :D

Perhaps you should ask the guys who debated endlessly before writing the U.S. Constitution. :|

I changed my mind over abortion after once being a pro-choicer. I am now a pro-life extremist.Genetic_Code

I disagree, let's debate.tbone29

I disagree. There have been many times in history when a debate has led to a change in opinion. :DManiacc1

I changed my mind over abortion after once being a pro-choicer. I am now a pro-life extremist.Genetic_Code

Perhaps you should ask the guys who debated endlessly before writing the U.S. Constitution. :|

Theokhoth

I think it depends on the debate. Some folks idea of a debate is just a shouting match. Others discuss their ideas in details that can expand both side's understanding of their positions and sometimes open doors for compromises.

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Perhaps you should ask the guys who debated endlessly before writing the U.S. Constitution. :|

fidosim

Things like our knowledge of science, philosophy, history, politics.. Would not exist if we could not debate :roll:

I think it depends on the debate. Some folks idea of a debate is just a shouting match. Others discuss their ideas in details that can expand both side's understanding of their positions and sometimes open doors for compromises.

duxup

Yeah... they do. A debate can easily be won by someone who provides the most evidence to support their point.

.....this is a debate in itself... you say they dont' solve anything,,,but i can say the do....see how that works, friend

Can somebody tell me about somebody who actually changed his mind during a debate,because it really doesn't change a thing

everybody thinks he's right and the whole world is wrong :|

I dare anyone to prove me wrong :D

No one changes their mind in a debate though people can change their minds in a discussionmarkop2003

Can somebody tell me about somebody who actually changed his mind during a debate,because it really doesn't change a thing

everybody thinks he's right and the whole world is wrong :|

I dare anyone to prove me wrong :D

I have changed my mind many times during debates/discussions/arguments/whatever, I'm not so arrogant as to believe I am right on absolutely everything.

Perhaps the purpose of a debate is not for the group debating to change their minds, but rather influence the outside world watching.Maniacc1

I have changed my mind many times during debates/discussions/arguments/whatever, I'm not so arrogant as to believe I am right on absolutely everything.

black_cat19

Can somebody tell me about somebody who actually changed his mind during a debate,because it really doesn't change a thing

everybody thinks he's right and the whole world is wrong :|

I dare anyone to prove me wrong :D

[QUOTE="Maniacc1"]Perhaps the purpose of a debate is not for the group debating to change their minds, but rather influence the outside world watching.mhh91

[QUOTE="mhh91"][QUOTE="MuddVader"] Not true, Ive been open for interpretation on my ideas on life before. You just have to make sense and be realistic for me to conform with your ideals though. You also have to not be stubborn and realise you arent always right and be open to biggere and better realisations than what you already know. I'm not sure this post makes sense..MuddVader

[QUOTE="mhh91"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"]Perhaps the purpose of a debate is not for the group debating to change their minds, but rather influence the outside world watching.Maniacc1

Disagree for no reason. Reiji-Arisu

if a person debates long enough and after soem time begins looking at the evidence supporting the other side they may change. There have been many instances where this occurred.

[QUOTE="MuddVader"][QUOTE="mhh91"] do you really think that there's someone who really admits he's wrong these days? even if there was,and there is,they're not too much in this little place called earth :)mhh91

[QUOTE="mhh91"][QUOTE="MuddVader"] I admit I'm wrong all the time..MuddVader

Debates can, arguments cannot. Duckman5

Debates rarely result in one of the two parties changing their mind. Since both sides are in vehement support of their position their minds are essentially made-up. Sometimes people do change their viewpoints after a debate though, but it usually takes awhile.

The real point of a debate is to give the audience a good understanding of the issue at hand, and hopefully convince them that your position is the correct/best one.