Spreading (debate)
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title:
Spreading (debate)
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Spreading is the act of speaking extremely fast during a competitive debating event, with the intent that one's opponent will be penalized for failing to respond to all arguments raised. The tactic relies on the fact that "failing to answer all opposing arguments" is an easy criterion for judges to award a win on, and that speaking fast and fielding an overwhelming number of distinct arguments can be a viable strategy. Spreading grew in popularity beginning with policy debate, and began to diffu
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Competitive debate tactic
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spreading_(debate)
date created:
2017-10-10T22:05:10Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T01:48:37Z
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