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01 · Scoring guide
How the AI scoring system works
The AI referee evaluates the substance and conduct of a debate. Scores are designed to reward clear, relevant argumentation—not a particular political or personal viewpoint.
Relevance
Measures how directly your response addresses the topic and your opponent’s argument.
Logic
Looks for coherent reasoning, consistent claims, and conclusions supported by your premises.
Civility
Rewards respectful disagreement and reduces the value of insults, harassment, or personal attacks.
Rebuttal
Measures how effectively you identify and answer the strongest part of the opposing case.
Claim clarity
Rewards arguments that are specific, understandable, and easy to follow.
02 · Room guide
How to use the debate room
The debate room keeps both sides focused on the same topic, format, and time limit. Check your setup before the session begins so technical issues do not interrupt your argument.
Before joining
Confirm your selected topic, side, intensity, and debate format. Allow microphone or camera access when your chosen format requires it.
During the debate
Watch the timer, speak clearly, and keep each response focused on one or two important claims.
Audio and video controls
Use the microphone and camera controls to manage your stream. If media stops working, check browser permissions and reconnect.
Transcript and scoring
Spoken or written contributions may appear in the transcript and feed the AI referee’s scoring categories.
Ending the session
Remain in the room until the debate ends so the final transcript, result, and summary can be completed.
After the debate
Review the result and feedback to identify strong arguments, missed rebuttals, and areas to improve.
03 · Community guide
Best practices for civil discourse
Strong disagreement is welcome. Personal abuse is not. The most persuasive debaters challenge ideas directly while making it easy for the audience to understand what is actually in dispute.
Attack the argument
Explain why a claim is weak without insulting the person making it.
Represent the other side fairly
Answer the strongest reasonable version of your opponent’s position rather than a distorted version.
Separate facts from opinions
State what is known, what is inferred, and what reflects your own values or judgment.
Acknowledge good points
A concession can strengthen your credibility and narrow the debate to the real disagreement.
Avoid harmful conduct
Do not use threats, harassment, hate speech, doxxing, sexual content, spam, or extremist promotion.
Stay curious
Ask focused questions, listen to the answer, and be willing to refine your position.
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