Guest Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 So here's the idea. We'll set aside a time of maybe an hour and a half or two hours one night before the referendum, where three pro-independence and anti-independence posters debate the key issues of the referendum, with a curator in the middle asking the questions. It'll be in the same style as the recent STV one, three one on one discussions and a group chat at the end (maybe no starting and closing speeches right enough). The audience aren't allowed to barge in but they can PM the curator with questions, which he can bring up at designated times. Before then, all that's needed is to set a time and to find the seven people involved, for example I would imagine VikingTon, SodjesSixteenIncher and one of either Confidemus or Casual Bystander would seem like likely candidates. As a staunch no voter, I'd like RedRob72 to represent the no side. Personally, I think VT and H-B going head to head in an "official" debate could be something we could sell the rights for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 The No side would provide a good laugh in this, so I'm up for it. As long as H_B is banned from it to stop it from descending into tedious bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think we'd need a vote to decide who represents the yes side. I'll just PM the no voters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRob72 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think we'd need a vote to decide who represents the yes side. I'll just PM the no voters. It wont be a long list on here, that's for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Daft Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 You wee fucker, I was just about to post that very image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 We need short lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 We need short lists. I've laughed at had heated debates with him in the past, but I'd love to see Ad-Lib curate this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRob72 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Don't you think it might be difficult to find a chair who would be completely impartial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Don't you think it might be difficult to find a chair who would be completely impartial? Possibly, but they don't need to be neutral on Scottish Independence to put the questions fairly to both sides. I really don't think that a yes voting PnBer that's in charge of running this has any reason to want to make it questionable by throwing a biased angle onto it. IMO there are Yes posters on here who could do quite a good job without biased help. If for example it was me (and I don't think that would be a great idea as I'm not the best candidate) I'd want to be as straight down the middle as possible as I think me interfering would degrade the efforts of others making a better case for independence than I could myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRob72 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Possibly, but they don't need to be neutral on Scottish Independence to put the questions fairly to both sides. I really don't think that a yes voting PnBer that's in charge of running this has any reason to want to make this questionable by throwing a biased angle onto it. IMO there are Yes posters on here who could do quite a good job without biased help. Are you thinking of a Skype sort of debate, that could be shared 'live' across the board and on what date/time? Just want to make sure I've got a new shirt & tie pressed and that I'm properly 'read up' beforehand? Would it be also ok to have the option of 'phone a friend' if that's not too much trouble? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 This could be pretty interesting and by interesting I mean funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 AYE? AYE? WELL WHY DON'T YOU FUCK OFF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 The winner would be the first to use the phrase, "away an lie in yer ain pish" to full devastating effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confidemus Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Sparklingbrook for the Ponsonby role, imo. ETA: I nominate Strichener and Thumper for the Yes side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Can Scotchmist and BP be on the No side. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 google hangout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowden0 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 A debate aboot independence? Noo there's a novel idea. We should ask Div if we can get a referendum forum on p&b oh wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Jmothecat for the No side, I could take part as well if I could promise not to troll (I think I might be going on the lash that night though.) maybe Dee can take part representing the "ballot spoilers" side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strichener Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Jmothecat for the No side, I could take part as well if I could promise not to troll (I think I might be going on the lash that night though.) maybe Dee can take part representing the "ballot spoilers" side You would have to be a last minute backup as no-one can be sure which way you will be voting that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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