I want a debate

[Senator Cris]

I already asked for a debate and I'm willing to debate with the other candidates.

[Senator Cris]

I've always found that using an IRC can be infinitely more effective than waiting over the course of days for candidates to post answers. With this model, you can actually get a debate in real-time, and then the moderator would just be tasked with posting a transcript here for everyone afterwards.

Also, in order to not overwhelm the candidates you could have a few debates Worth different themes.

I think Barnes is right. An IRC debate chat would be more effective and more interesting. All candidates would be able to speak at the same time. Also the moderator might open a commentary chat in order to let viewers interact.

[Senator Cris]

I've always found that using an IRC can be infinitely more effective than waiting over the course of days for candidates to post answers. With this model, you can actually get a debate in real-time, and then the moderator would just be tasked with posting a transcript here for everyone afterwards.

Also, in order to not overwhelm the candidates you could have a few debates Worth different themes.

This is an interesting idea. I don't have an IRC account (and frankly don't want one, to be honest), but I'd be fine with someone else moderating.

I do worry that such a format might make it difficult for non-IRC users to hear the candidates positions, though. Perhaps we could have a more traditional debate on the forum over the course of next week plus an additional IRC debate?

I don't think you need an IRC account in order to get in.

I'd be ok with these two debates.

[Senator Cris]

Bump.