Structured debate
Structured debate makes disagreement easier to follow.
Structure helps speakers stay on claim, gives listeners a path through the argument, and makes moderation easier.
Page summary
Structured debate uses a claim, defined sides, equal time, rounds, and questions to reduce chaos in live discussion.
Claim
The room is built around one proposition rather than a vague topic.
Rounds
Opening, response, cross-examination, questions, and closing can be adapted to the room.
Audience
Listeners can follow the structure and submit better questions.
What you can do on Rhetorum
Write one claim.
Choose a live format.
Use equal time.
Challenge ideas, not people.