Welcome to the Debate/Serious discussion forum. I will be your forum moderator for today. You can call me 'Sean', and hopefully not my alias, Kookie. It's too fucking annoying, after all, 'Kookie' is probably one of the most un-inspired names. Sorry for the filler. So, let's get back on subject:

Disclaimer: THIS FORUM IS FOR DEBATING VARIOUS SUBJECTS; NOT SOME PLACE FOR YOU TO TELL US WHAT YOU ATE LAST NIGHT. I WILL ONLY TELL YOU ONCE: IF YOU'VE GOT NOTHING GOOD OR INTERESTING TO DISCUSS, DON'T POST IT IN HERE. IF YOU CANNOT ABIDE BY THE RULES GIVEN, ONLY PUNISHMENT WILL ENSUE. YOU'VE HAD YOUR FAIR WARNING.

Proper Etiquette while posting (as in, one's that are against the rules):

1. When debating or discussing a point, don't be an asshole and crush someone's opinion to pieces. Don't DESTROY, discuss. This is common sense, kiddies.
Can't argue with this. As you may find a hole in some's argument, don't make it so incredibly obvious. We know, we do. I'm not kidding. Pointing something so big out to us will only result in being flamed. People like myself don't like that at all. The only thing it actually does is embarass you in front of all of Topia, and could very yet ruin your reputation. Also, doing this also qualifies as:

- Multiple Topics. Do not make any multiple topics of the same thing over and over again. Your topic will get deleted or merged with the original topic if debate is familiar.

- Flaming. People and others have their own respective viewpoints and opinions. Attacking every goddamn sentence, trying to make yourself look smart will only make you look more stupid than smart. Don't want critism? Don't bother posting if you think you'll just point out the obvious. Alas, I'll just fabricate an argument for you so you'll see my point exactly:

Person A: Global Warming? Sheesh. So overrated. We're cleaning up, and we'll be fine. This will happen in 1,000,000 years, if anything.
Flamer: Wow, what a complete fucking idiot. Doesn't even know much about the damn subject, yet, he's posting. Hey trolls! Come feast on this little idiot, because to be quite frank, I've got nothing else to do!

As you can see, the 'Flamer' is a complete asshole. Please report this guy to staff, so he'll get his appropriate ass-kicking from staff.

- Trolling. Why tear someone's idea apart? You can just point ONE thing out instead of taking it apart. It's sad that some people resort to this strategy if they're beaten. And, as an example, I will fabricate an argument, and hopefully you'll see my point:

Person A: Global Warming? Sheesh. So overrated. We're cleaning up, and we'll be fine. This will happen in 1,000,000 years, if anything.
Troll: Well, you don't know fucking shit. Go back to school, as you may not know, Global Warning is much more than just temperatures rising, dumbshit. It's the water rising, glaciers melting.. even an idiot could see that. Please report back to me when you've actually passed the 1st grade.

As you can see, the 'Troll' is exactly what you find under the bridge. Just some idiot that can't really make a name for himself, therefore, he'll result in making ridicule comments.

http://z6.invisionfree.com/Topia/index.php?showtopic=1376

This topic has all you may need if come to other rules. This topic might be updated in the future, so, if it says - (FRESH UPDATE - ****) read it. If you're caught using the easy excuse of, 'Oh, didnt see the new update' it will be void. Why? It's a stupid excuse. I update the damn topic for a reason, you see. Tacking new problems is something that is important.

That is all, children. Enjoy debating various subjects. Just remember to follow the rules. That's all you need to do to have a good time.