BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
Australian History is Fun

The history of Austria to me (everyone has their own way to define "fun") is more interesting than that of the rest of the world. When you look at Australia, in comparison to New Guinea and other Oceanic countries, you can see exactly how it developed. Just like Galapagos developed unique species of animals, Austria's isolation caused development for different lifestyles. Because Man-is-Good has nothing better to do than try to kill any anti-agriculture arguments I have, Austria is a case that shows positive development without the use of farming. To clarify, Austria remained a hunting and gathering society for much longer than of New Guinea, who developed farming sooner than Austria because of the lack of resources. In general, it is more interesting (for me) to study places that developed in isolation, opposed to places that had constant cultural diffusion and thousands of years of history of invasion and conquest. In example of this would be the Aztecs. The Aztecs developed their own system of writing, and complex astronomy, in absence of the help from already developed society. Had the Aztecs not been destroyed by the Spanish, the may have become one of the most advanced societies, greater sophistication of that in Post Renaissance Europe. In conclusion, I think the fact that Austria was an isolated state makes it all the more interesting to study. In modern times, Austria is the home to many advance science, biology, and oceanography advancements. Lots of researchers go to Austria to study what naturally occurs there; there are something's that cannot be found anywhere else, such as certain species of unique animals and water life. The history is still a mystery because Anthropologist and Archeologist are still uncertain about; when people actually came to Austria, and when Civilization started to emerge. Austria involvement with the rest of the world is more on the subject of politics and government, opposed to history. WWII (to me) was not a "historical event" as much as a "major political" event. To conclude; if you find studying development of humanity and civilization isolated from the "civilized" world, fun or interesting, then the history of Austria would be "fun".
Australian History is Fun

A Country like Australia has been known worldwide for 200 years one of the worlds youngest countries if you will. Australian Pre-History are all about ficticous events and characters in a story called Dream time. Australian History compared to Italian Renaissance what would you pick 99% would pick the Renaissance. This Event in Europe would be described as the cradle of civilisation and would be joyous discovery of Mathematics, The Arts, New Culture, Inventions, Family Feuds (Pazzi and the Medici). While Australian is about Colonisation, The States, Federation, WWI (Little Involvement), WWII (Some Involvement). Australian History is not a very fun subject. The reason stating that is because most of the student body say that it is a topic with very little importance worldwide. The Australians sort of like countries as Kazakhstan are very quiet and do not get involved in much with world agenda's and if Australia is it is a very minor part. Australian British history is a factual based history of 200 years it is significant in very few area's worldwide. These are the events which Australian History would be known as Interesting, Gallipoly, Kokoda Tracks, Attack at Sydney Harbour, Battle Of Britain And the Blocked Advance (Capitals due to Names). In Australian History for the 1st 100 years it is based on the White Australia Policy, Colonisation and The Independent States all revolving about only Australian issues revolved around, racism and inequality but these are minor compared to the Jewish holocaust. I do state that Australia has had some interesting history like the incident of the massacre in Gallipoly. But their is very insignificant and little history for a new-born nation. Australians such as I are not a race we all have our own ancestors the term Australian is just people who moved and lived here with citizenship from a certain race. The Australians like I disputed have had very little involvement in world affairs. You don't see archaeologist in Australia because it is 200 years old. Case Closed
The Right of Conquest

I believe, weak state's, that have failed their people, and regions that have been failed, now seeking independence, have the right to conquer or be conquered by foreign powers. Such as the Russian revolution, ISIS, Serbia, and Argentina. Conquest, when justified, is a noble, and prestigious, campaign, fueled by a greater purpose, your patriotism, and the unification of cultures and lands under your people's name 1st round- INTRO 2nd round- ARGUMENT 3rd round- REBUTTAL 4th round- COUNTED ARGUMENT 5th round- CLOSING STATEMENT/EVIDENCE
Should shoes be illegal

Plot twist, he's back. I'll examine your points. Expect me to me logical. "Senpai has a foot fetish and if shoes are banned then it will be a dream for him."Objection! "Foot fetish" doesn't imply shoes. I think it merely means he likes feet. Who is "Senpai" anyways?"Imagine having beautiful feet all over your body while u sleep. Its amazing. That is why shoes should be illegal."WHO'S SENPAI? Are you in love with the Earth ("Senpai" means someone you have a crush on)? Well, the Earth is a planet, therefore not alive, therefore has no fetish, let alone even any likes or dislikes.If you're not referring to the Earth... then who?If it's a person, you're making an Appeal to Fetish (newly dubbed logical Fallacy). Basically, if someone likes something, that doesn't necessarily make it moral or good. We instead must focus on benefits of having shoes on.Argument:Without having shoes on, walk in your backyard. The grass is probably not going to feel nice on your bare feet. Same with concrete. Your feet will get sore fast. But with shoes, your feet are taking less impact from walking on the concrete.Well, we can wear socks, right? Well, that's not really professional. Also, socks don't provide as much protection as shoes do. Think of it like leather armor vs metal armor. Socks are like leather armor, not as protective. Shoes are like metal armor, more effective protection. (The armor thing was a comparison. Steel is better than shoes.) [Also, that wasn't a concession. It's still considered shoes if it's steel. Not as comfy, though.]Anyways, there's that. Jirachi still likes shoes, and that won't change.
Gun Control

Thanks to Con for his argument.I apologize for the delay last round. Also, I would like to request Con to put some spaces between the paragraphs of his argument for the purposes of easier readability by both me and the voters. "...have you ever taken into consideration why the gun related crime rates are so high?... See Total Biscuit, The Cyinical Brit's YouTube video, "Video games and violence". He explains very well how and why the media is actually an an accomplice in the gun related crime rates in the particularly in the US"The video was very interesting. However, there have been psychological studies done over long periods of time showing that the violence in the media really has nothing at all to do with gun-related crimes [1]. The media has become a scapegoat, pinned by people who are just looking for something to blame society's troubles on. The real problem lies in the over-availability of guns to the public. Gun control is the solution. "I think you need a serious touch up on what your actually talking about when you say "Assault rifle" and "Heavy artillery", as this statement alone proves you DEFINITELY don't really know your definitions or terminology. "Haha sorry, I was kind of rushed and didn't have time to double check my word choice. I think I meant "and other automatic weaponry", rather than "heavy artillery"..."...especially given that you are NOT anywhere close to being a gun expert, and that your only likely source of information is the media..."I see that Con has used quite a bit of gun-related jargon in his argument. However, deciding the specifics of which guns will be banned and which ones will not is not the purpose of this debate. We are debating whether or not gun control in general would be beneficial to society as a whole, and it is unnecessary to be an expert in all the various kinds of guns in order to be able to make good decisions on the topic of what gun control measures are effective in preventing mass-murder."the laws worked under the flawed logic that if you make something illegal, you will get rid of it"This is a valid argument. Making overly powerful guns illegal will not make them go away completely. However, it is sure to, at the very least, decrease their availability, and that is much better than doing nothing. "All you've done is criticize me with being somewhat vague and sticking by what the founding fathers said despite the fact that some of them were actually anti slavery"No one cares if some of them were anti-slavery. That is beside the point. The POINT is that times have changed and the opinions of people from over 200 years ago are no longer relevant. As for Con being vague, he still hasn't really solved that problem. He said he supports SOME gun control, but he still hasn't clarified exactly what that "some" would entail. Back to Con.SOURCES[1] http://abcnews.go.com...
Gun Control

Thanks to Con for his argument."Well, I agree with you in the aspect of some gun control. What I mean by "no to gun control" is no to unreasonable and unproven (sometimes disproven) methods of doing so"Well, then Con needs to define exactly what gun control measures he considers "unreasonable and unproven", or I don't really have much to work with..."[Some gun control measures] can and eventually will lead to permenant gun bans"That is a conjecture. Con will need to provide some sort of evidence or his assertion will not be accepted. Gun control laws do not automatically lead to permanent gun bans."The founding fathers would have agreed"The Founding Fathers also agreed with slavery. It's not that I don't respect their opinions; they were all brilliant and deserve utmost respect. However, they lived over 200 years ago, and times have changed.Now, Con has already anticipated my usage of this argument and has provided a counter-argument:" war, crime, and the human desire to get ahead -sometimes by unjust and illegal means- hasn't changed science the early stone age. Men and women need to defend themselves, however likely or unlikely the need to may be. To strip this right away from people is un American and unjust."I agree that people who want to defend themselves should have the right to do so.However, remember that I am not arguing for a total gun BAN; I'm arguing for gun CONTROL.One Gun Control law I support would be making the possession of assault rifles and other heavy artillery illegal altogether, as such firepower simply isn't necessary for "self-defense"."America is losing the moral code it has thrived on for hundreds of years. And gun "control" is contributing to it, big time. It's not more, corrupt laws we need right now. It's enforcement of current law that has the true potential to stop this."Con needs to provide some proof of this. I agree America has seen better times, but I see no link at all between Gun Control laws and America's prosperity.We are in dire need of gun control. Never before have we seen such frequent rate of mass-murder in our country, and it needs to stop here and now.
Gun Control

Well, I agree with you in the aspect of some gun control. What I mean by "no to gun control" is no to unreasonable and unproven (sometimes disproven) methods of doing so, as that can and eventually will lead to permenant gun bans. It's one of the liberal agenda's, which becomes apperant after reading the fine print and applying logic. I would support the NRA's point of view, after all, they have people there that are very experienced with firearms and have been defending the second amendment for quite some time now. By the way, on the subject of the second amendment,I know your probably gonna try and use the "it's outdated" argument. So I'll provide a counter argument from that standpoint for now. "No free man shall be debarred the use of arms" -Thomas Jeffreson No free man shall, ever. The Flint Lock musket and the cast iron cannon was the high tech weaponry of the day, I know that. But war, crime, and the human desire to get ahead -sometimes by unjust and illegal means- hasn't changed science the early stone age. Men and women need to defend themselves, however likely or unlikely the need to may be. To strip this right away from people is un American and unjust. The founding fathers would have agreed. Some technical aspects of the second amendment may be out dated, I don't know for sure, but what it stands for couldn't be more relevant today. Just a small while back, citizens IN THE UNITED STATES were having their firearms stripped from them by a corrupting local government! And to make it worse, right after a hurricane, the time when they needed them most! Do you see what's happening here? Now, I'm not trying to be paranoid when I argue this, but America is losing the moral code it has thrived on for hundreds of years. And gun "control" is contributing to it, big time. It's not more, corrupt laws we need right now. It's enforcement of current law that has the true potential to stop this.
Official rap battle: Truth_Seeker vs. RevNge

Note: Really sorry I couldn't post any more, but due to the time limit, I couldn't, and I had to do homework as well. >.> Still, quality over quantity. Why're you talking so sexual when you haven't touched a clit, said you were so passionate and now you just quit Apparently like love to rap you can't commit, don't go throwing a fit about how you couldn't press the submit[1] Your fantasizing lines are devoid of any spirit, you seek truth? Here it is: Your lines are absolute sh1t Relationships, migration, for everything you're unfit, move it or you lose it is the case with your permit[2] Thirteen, still a virgin since I'm far from being a slut, whereas you wanting a girl for the sex and the smut How"d you come up with these lines or d"you pull them out your butt, I'm kick you in the nut smack you shut so bish whet [1]You must press the submit button to post your case for each debate round. [2]Another racial reference to T_S's Mexican race
Official rap battle: Truth_Seeker vs. RevNge

Mexicans created tacos n' burritos that sell While you tryna mimic them at Taco bell Chinese invented ink to make you think, arabs made math for you to count Eastern Christians brought Rome to a brink, Jews worship on the holy mount The blacks made Gospel and rap in which you should strive to lyrically perfect What have you done with words in this battle to make em rhythmically project? White absorbs all colors or we wouldn't have a phone, a dome, or a royal throne So before you talk bout my Mexican culture, make sure you have one of your own You got shot down by Jasper were you on heroin? Cuz you are only skin deep (1) You can't spit game or rap, you dropped a dirty bar but never dropped the beat This passionate spark might ignite fire burning out your little night light (2) Even if you wore rose colored shades, you couldn't see love at first sight You saw a girl gettin' raped why didn't you protect what coulda been yours? You coulda opened doors for the lady to see that not all men are wild boars So much for scoring points and a date, you can't be ballin your way out of court Try to play the game and you'll get played, we don't see eye to eye cuz your short (3) Stop the sex talk, the girl's dad might be a cop seeing a direct connection (4) Or you get dropped for hitting up a G's spot, you can't afford protection If you see her father, you better run, your not a cracker, your just a crumb Do girls wrong and many will get none, treat her right and maybe you'll get one Late for your spot in Disney physically, you sweep a girl off her feet clumsily (5) Your a knight in shining armor flimsy that you are incompetent, whimsy You just got exposed lyrically now you want to talk about my virginity?!? 1. http://www.debate.org... Drop the soap http://www.urbandictionary.com... RevNge got lyrically raped by a girl and is a fake emcee despite having only one good diss but losing the battle. 2. Rose colored shades http://www.urbandictionary.com... Love at first sight http://en.wikipedia.org... When i'm passionate about someone, i will be determined to be the best i can be whereas RevNge is blind to love since he's 13. 3. http://www.debate.org... Opened doors http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com... Balling is slang for gaining profit but can be used for hustling. Court is wordplay for a basketball court or a legal one. RevNge said he saw a girl getting raped, but didn't do anything to help her, missing his opportunity to be the guy she confides in. RevNge fancies being a basketball player but when it comes to legal issues, i have a better chance of helping her in court as i am older. 4. http://www.debate.org... G spot (biological woman body part) or G's spot (gangsters spot) is a play on words RevNge talks about sex but if he tried "hitting that", he might get in trouble with her dad who might be a cop or a gangster. Either way, he can't afford to buy protection (sexual or/and physical) from either scenario and they will take justice in their own hands. 5. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com...
Official rap battle: Truth_Seeker vs. RevNge

DEAR GOD, I DID NOT REALIZE IT WAS AN HOUR TIME LIMIT. D:< Well then, let's see what I can put together in fifty minutes. I'm going to assume that there's a limit of twenty of limited lines and standard voting criteria. Thanks to T_S for an awesome first round, by the way! :D Also, I find this time limit to be rather unfair, because one of us could easily submit our round while the other's sleeping or doing IRL stuff. ______________________________ Time to teach you a lesson you forgot in my absence,[1] the level of my skill is incomparably immense You call this sh1t rap? In ten words I'll condense: "this kid just thirteen and he ain't making no sense!" Go back with your brother over the border fence,[2] before you get deported by Department of Defense Your challenge like migration is a capital offense, but you can't pay the fine at your 50 cent expense[3] You're single, homophobic, cause you resent your virginity, it'll never disappear and stretches to infinity Hating on gays because you worship the trinity, so worship my flow for it's the verge of divinity You're a foal that's ensnared, I'm the devious trapper, you're just another victim that'll end up in the slammer I'm everyone's bae and you're b1tch of any rapper, dreaming of white chicks, condemned to be a fapper[4] Fack your disses and your posts and your DDO existence![5] Right between our skills lies an immeasurable distance! My hatred of you I'm holding in a passive resistance! I'll give credit for persistence, but a zero for the substance![6] [1]I had to leave DDO for a little while from my old account because my parents found out about it. >.> [2]There are about six million illegal Mexican immigrants currently residing in the US. T_S also shared how his brother was unable to emigrate to the US: http://www.debate.org... [3]Reference to Mexico's low median household income of $4,500 annually, and to the rapper 50 Cent who I despise [4]http://www.debate.org... [5]Most of T_S's posts are in the Personal forum. [6]T_S has lost numerously in many, many rap battles, and continues to engage in them.
Official rap battle: Truth_Seeker vs. RevNge

Finishing what we started lol. I'll add notes for you to follow along. Call me a desperate queer in a girl trend But this loner wanna make me his boyfriend (1) I got no girlfriend, but i wasn't raised in Sodom Like this homo pervert asking for top or bottom (2) I was proud, caused a ruckus, made sexist posts? so what if i did? No passionate love, immature laughter from this prepubescent kid (3) But i got out of the pit, learned from my mistakes, got love charted Because nice guys finish last and my boy, you haven't even started (4) Your so naive, the wind blows your mind away Mikal made you his bae, Jasper blew you back a day With that hard slay, go pray you dog who went astray To find your way stop rappin' be a kid and go play (5) I know i got defeated by Blade, Jasper, Mikal,space n' shadow But this sentimental sissy insisted being hung on a gallow After i said he had a face only mom could love, he turned shallow Enraved was the new RevNge, last season his field was left fallow (6) I fell into lies, still a Truth Seeker, but God won't glow without three If i'm not forgiven then you either, say what they don't know bout me 1. If RevNge calls me a wanna be girl it's only because he's concerned about my boyish looks and long hair picture. When i removed it, he said "Why go back to the purple circle?" which makes you wonder why he said that.. 2. http://www.debate.org... RevNge asked someone for top or bottom. Biblical Sodom is famed for it's sexual immorality. 3. http://www.debate.org... In my post "Passion and romance" RevNge didn't give any insight on the subject, he simply laughed. If he tries to bring up my arrogance in the GCL drama and sexist posts, it's only because he's too young to understand love. 4. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com... Despite being selfish and angry, i became more loving and have experienced passion while keeping boundaries. RevNge only knows how to be a nice friend and nothing more. 5. He lost to the named people. 6. I admit losing to the named people but i dissed him by saying he had Mikal's face, he stopped our battle and made a new account (with a new pic). According to voters, he could've had a win, but practically begged me to put him out of his misery. http://www.debate.org... 7. No matter how wrong i was in the past, RevNge is obligated as a Christian to forgive me or else he won't be forgiven either, making him just as guilty as i am.
The New York Times Best Seller

I suppose I should further summarize what I said last round and hope that my opponent hasn't actually forfeited the round. The New York Times best seller list is made by a group other than the New York Times book review, through secret methods, by collecting sales data from an unknown amount of unknown bookstores across the country. There have been roughly 40,000 books/authors to win the title in 68 years, which means if there are this many titles being handed out, it is not very prestigious. If you look at bookshelves today for popular books, the title is riddled on most of the covers. The titles on these books are misleading because they are so vague. The titles are "New York Times #1 Bestseller" but really means, "In the secret list of bookstores that the New York Times picked, this book sold more copies than the other books for only one week (even though they keep the title on the book for more than a week)" and the title "New York Times Best-Selling Author" doesn't necessarily apply to the book that the title is printed on. A previous book the author wrote was a New York Times best seller (which isn't even a prestigious title anyway) and this just happens to be what he wrote after that book. Now, I agree that there are some great authors out there, who write great books, that deserve credit for their work, and legitimately should be honored with making it onto a best-sellers list. The New York Times list is not a list that should be recognizing great authors and books. It is a manipulatable, secretive system, and the rankings can be bought out by big publishers and bumped by celebrity endorsements. It is not a list that ranks quality of books, it is a buyable popularity contest.