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  1. ODN Peer Discussion - This Forum is for the most professional and thoughtful debaters on ODN.

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    1. Fireside Chats

      Discussions without a specific aim, looking to explore a topic or concept.

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    2. Philosophical Concepts

      For discussion of philosophic principles, concepts, and abstract principles.

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    3. Debate and Logical Structure

      This forum is for discussion of logical principles, debate techniques, fallacies, and the overall subject of debate.

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    4. Member Debate Discussion

      For analysis and discussion of debates members are having in the open forum. Strengths, weaknesses, strategies, concepts.

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    1. Formal Debate Forum

      For organized and formal debates. Please see rules for this forum.

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    2. Current Events

      Discussions and debates about current events that may not necessarily belong in other forum categories.

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    3. Conspiracies

      Theories or proven...discussed here!

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    4. Fallacious Theory

      Discussions about logical fallacies and their applications in arguments.

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    5. General Debate

      Debates and Discussions that do not fit into the other categories.

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    6. History

      Debates concerning events in history.

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    7. Hypothetical Debates

      Debates about hypothetical situations, events, or people. This is where "What if" type threads go when they don't quite fit in other categories.

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    8. International Affairs

      Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Europe, all things concerning International Affairs.

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    9. Philosophical Debates

      Reality, existence, truth, morality, etc... Some theism debates may fit into Religion or this category.

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    10. Religion

      All things theological debated/discussed here

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    11. Science and Technology

      Creation vs Evolution, Windows vs Linux, IBM vs Mac, BMW vs Mercedes, anything technical or scientific debated here

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    12. Social Issues

      Abortion, racism, welfare, drugs, etc...

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    13. Politics

      Republican vs Democrat, conservative vs liberal, all discussed here!

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    14. Formal Discussion

      Not quite an actual debate yet not quite an off-topic discussion. Rules of debate threads (w/ exception of the op) are still enforced.

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  3. General Forums - General Discussion Forums

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      Site announcements (changes to site, policies, etc...)

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    2. Ask the Staff

      The purpose of this forum is to allow members individual, private access to the staff as a whole in a much more interactive way than PM or Post Reports currently allow. **Note: You may only view the threads you have created within this forum.**

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    3. Site Feedback

      Comments, suggestions, questions to the staff members of OnlineDebate.net

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    4. ODN Debates Discussion

      Discussions about current debates on the forum (polls for winning position, clarifications, input on debater's styles/tactics, etc...).

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    5. ODN Polls

      Here you can submit or participate in our community polls. Polls MUST BE DEBATE related or are worthy of serious discussion.

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    6. Test Forum

      Get a feel for the forums features by giving them a test run in this forum!

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    7. Member Articles & Essays

      A holding forum for the content area of the new site.

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    8. ODN Member Resources

      Top 10 Lists, Useful Websites, Misc Resources of interest to the ODN Community

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    9. Predictions and Wagers

      This is a forum where individuals can post and agree to friendly bets. Money oriented bets are not allowed here.

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  4. The Club House - Taking a break from the debate.

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    1. Member Contributed News

      News stories contributed by members (does not require opening argument by thread starter)

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    2. Member Introductions

      Just registered? Introduce yourself to the gang! Want to know a bit more about a fellow debater? Look in this forum for their member introduction.

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    3. Shootin' the Breeze / Off-Topic

      Friendly chatterhouse for our "breeze shooters".

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    4. Jokes and Humor

      Heard a good one lately? Found a funny pic? Read a clever email forward? Share them in this forum!

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    5. Literary Discussion

      Discussion of writing, poetry, fiction, and scripting.

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    6. Logical Riddles & Puzzles

      Take a break from debate, and test your brain with a logical game!

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    7. Community Advice Forum

      For those wanting feedback from their peers in the community on just about any issue.

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    8. Hobbies

      Open discussion about individual hobbies here!

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    9. Entertainment

      Pop Culture, Sports, Films, Gaming, OH MY!

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  5. Private Group Forums - Forums dedicated to specific ODN groups. Please see the FAQ for details.

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    1. ODN Regulars

      Private Forum for ODN Regulars. Please see FAQ for more information.

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    2. Atheist's Abode

      To discuss an atheistic outlook upon the world, and the various ideas behind the schools of thought of atheism. Please see the FAQ for more information.

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    3. The Blue Room

      A place for adults to talk about issues of sexuality and intimacy in a private forum where a level of candor not typically allowed for in the public forums can be utilized. Please click here for more information, including forum requirements.

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    4. Christians

      Christians discussing Christian doctrine and teachings, Christian views on current events, devotionals, scriptural study and any other topic related to Christianity. Please see the FAQ for more information.

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    5. Conservative Consortium

      A private discussion forum for those who self-identify as political conservatives or rightists.. Please see the FAQ for more information.

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    6. The Divine Secrets of the ODN Sisterhood

      To discuss women's issues, be they political, religious, or personal, in a friendly "ladies only" environment. Please see the FAQ for more information.

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    7. GSEZ: Guns. Swords. Explosions. Zombies.

      Our mission is to serve all men interested in masculist issues and discuss the rise of feminism and political correctness. Please see the FAQ for more information.

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    8. Liberal Lodge

      To discuss issues from a leftist perspective and the theories underlying liberalism. Please see the FAQ for more information.

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    9. Libertarian Forum

      To discuss and refine the views of all forms of Libertarians here. Also to discuss Libertarian aspects of existing discussion. Please see the FAQ for more information.

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