If I present a question for debate, does that mean I support said position?
I don't think it is. Just presenting a concept for debate does not mean that I support something. If an atheist asks a question about religion that does not mean that they have become religious. I just wanted to point out to a few people.
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People are saying that I support rape People drawing wrong conclusions doesn't have anything to do with this debate. when all I did was say that a rapist who whines about being raped is a hypocrite Because you believe that a rapist getting raped is karma, right? That's what the debate asked, and you did support it, right? Side: Yes.
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For me it would depend how the assumption was worded, I would just correct them, tell them I was just opening the question up for debate if my stance on the matter was neutral and if I had a particular stance which they had got wrong I would explain were they had gone wrong. After that if they still did not get it, it might be best to ignore them them as they probably won't ever understand!! Side: No.
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No. I try to put stances in my debates. Presenting something for debate does not equate to supporting or opposing it. I can present a debate on God and be opposed, supportive of, or undecided on God. Presenting a debate just means that I want to see what people think. Side: No.
In your case, it usually is that it is your view. Its usually clear by the way you personally phrase the questions. "If I present a question for debate, does that mean I support said position?" Clearly you believe no. (which you put on the left hand side, where most people put the positive answer if they are not being biased). "Are these kittens cute?" Clearly you believe yes. "Cops put child in coma. Police brutality?" Clear yes. "A rapist is raped in prison: Karma?" Clear yes "Truce?" Clear yes "Should cops have to wear portable video cameras to prevent abuse?" Clear yes. Side: Yes.
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This really has nothing to do with hypocrisy. A hypocrite is, by definition, someone who fails to follow moral standards that they claim to follow. A rapist who either complains about the trauma of their rape, or insults someone who raped them isn't necessarily a hypocrite, because that says nothing at all about which moral standards they claim to follow and whether or not they follow them. Side: Yes.
Hmm, it can. If you say " Are youpro life or prochoice?" Then you aren't expressing which one you support. but if you say: " I don't understand the argument for pro-life, it is not logical to me. Which one do you support?" Then you are clearly stating you area pro-choice person. Also sorry for any spelling mistakes, using a French keyboard, so pretty much everything comes up red underlined so I cba to check xD Side: Yes.
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