The reason I don't like debates is that members of the audience can mistakenly rate the quality of the information based on the performances, which has nothing to do with the worthiness of an idea or assertion. Attacks are often directed solely at the participants, bringing to mind the "don't kill the messenger" warning. Any information delivered by an individual doesn't get eliminated or validated by attacking or praising the person delivering it. It is an ineffective response that can be attested to by the failure of blasphemy laws.
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