1. Give the debate an appropriate title, and if you want it to be a private debate, put the contestants in the first post.

e.g.

soldier2 vs n1ck

2. Format of the debate:

The challenger begins by stating his belief and announcing the point he wants to debate. Please keep as specific as possible.

The responder must accept the challenge and the title of the debate.

The challenger makes his opening statement.

The debate continues until a winner is declared by a mutually agreed referee, or one of the debaters concedes.

No insults, personal attacks, racism, hate speech, offensive language or otherwise disruptive behaviour. Offenders will have their posts deleted and given a warning, which will be followed up by a one week ban on the second offence. Repeat offenders will be banned permanently.

The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. (lol, always wanted to say that)

Guys and girls, the basic point is to debate fairly and in a friendly manner. After all, we can disagree and still be friends.