Debate.org should not demand your cell phone number to access certain features.

"For this point, My opponent doesn't actually attack the point I've made, he simply suggests an alternate system. while it would seem that this attack would be a perfectly acceptable counter to the point that the usage of Cell-Phone numbers is simply for security, it is not. You see here mo opponent doesn't address the issue at hand. So I ask you all not to look to this attack as there is no clash with what I've actually said here." Well played. "Now going on to the refutation my opponent made here; he's comparing Debate.org to 4chan. Go ahead, reread what I just said because that's exactly what I just said. He is comparing Debate.org to 4chan. As ridiculous of an argument as this is, I will cover it. We have absolutely no reason to believe this absurd comparison. what my opponent has said is the same as comparing Encyclopedia Dramatica to Wikipedia. Point being it isn't accurate, and there's no warrant as to why you should believe this." This isn't even a rebuttal; just stating how outrageous you view my comparison to be. My point was, ave NO IDEA what the people are like at all, I have reason to be cautious. You'll also notice I never compared Debate.org to 4chan*; I merely said that for all I know, they have similar users and traits. For this point you offer no rebuttal. "Now my opponent's attacks here are are not even applicable to the point I'm trying to make. in fact the sum quantity of what he has said, supports Me if anything! Not every-one even has access to the internet. so instead of debating something as mediocre and nit-picky about this website's otherwise wonderful an free service; we should instead be exercising this website's use to it's fullest potential by talking about Science, Philosophy, or Politics." This isn't a nit-pick. I AM taking advantage of the free service. "Honestly, I don't think we can even count my opponent's statements here as a refutation. but instead I ask you to take these words and apply them directly to my own stance. First, most people do indeed have cell-phones, so this is not such a big deal. second, you can still use this site's primary function (to debate) without registering your cell-phone with them. So let's move on." Why should those cell phone-less users have to settle for less, when an e-mail substitution would be free for everyone as well as stopping trolls to some extent (one account per e-mail)? Why should the users without cell phones be punished? "My opponent is still caught up on his suspicion that Debate.org is going to do something malicious with his number. even though my opponent actually makes the point to say in his own constructive speeches that when registering with site, they go out of their way to inform you that they WILL NOT be using you phone number for ANYTHING. Beyond that my opponent's suspicions are completely and utterly unfounded. This is a logical debate, so unless he can at the very least provide any kind of reason other than ridiculous suspicion, we need no look to his stance. Also, I would like to point out that while having a cell phone is not a necessity (I never said it was, it's just an incredibly useful tool) being a member of Debate.org is even less of a necessity. A Cell can provide you with the ability to be contacted and contact others. this website is for Fun and academic stimulation" I point your attention to the infamous "prince of Nigeria" and similar e-mail scams; they come from a seemingly reliable source, but put your trust in it and you get stabbed royally in the back. "Well, what about all these users you see on here?" you might say. Well, what about all those people who fell for the e-mail scams? "My opponent doesn't cover this point, please count i as a drop" That was the point of the whole "I don't know if I can trust them" argument. So basically, your argument boils down to these points: -I should not care about users without cell phones. -That one argument means nothing because of one comparison you deem unreasonable. -Debate.org is not a place for talking about Debate.org. -I should trust Debate.org with a piece of my personal information without any knowledge of the site because...it's Debate.org? "And so in closing, this website is pretty darn wonderful. It provides it users (Completely free of charge) the ability to debate, and network with others. and the (if anything) Minor inconvenience of having to register your number to be able to vote and such, is more than acceptable." Unless you count having to buy an oftentimes expensive cell phone for extra features.