You're 100% correct when you say that changing venues and having the arguing parties work together had changed the tone and flow of the debate experience but I can't agree that changing context will ultimately improve an argument. I would like to discuss some things I believe to be at play here, but not mentioned.
The difference between arguing online and arguing in person can be of significant importance to how the two parties interact (argue). I will go ahead and propose that if the two parties had instantly (after your request to speak in person) tran...
I see a major flaw here that I have to point out.
The pitch to the publishers was absolutely a fabrication of true readership of the fan fiction, that is fair call. But to say that any book with the same amount of marketing would reach the same level of appeal is short sighted.
Simply, the book had the X-factor. The story was provocative, sensual, shocking and ultimately all elements contributed to it's appeal. People talked after it was published, people talked about how it effected them and that raised awareness with the millions of people who were u...
I would first like to point out that your lack of understanding in what various religions view as "god" is hindering your ability to answer the question. However it's not your fault as most major religious devotees don't understand the esoteric nature of the very religion they believe in and it's certainly not expressed to people who do not follow said religion.
Firstly the exoteric understanding of the christian god has very little to do with the creation of the universe but has more to do with the design and implementation of morals, ethics and ... (read more)