Welcome to @The_demigod_Community's debate book! Like Camp Half-Blood is a safe haven to all demigods, this book serves as a safe haven to those of you who want to debate about Riordanverse-related topics and share your hot takes. ⚔︎
Debate Book...
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This debate book is intended to be a safe space where you can share your opinions and "hot takes" without having to deal with the drama you might find in a space that isn't moderated. The moderators are here to keep everything civil, but in order to maintain this comfortable space, everyone needs to be on the same page, so please take a look at these rules before you start debating.
Keep it kind. These topics don't have objectively correct answers, and the people who oppose your opinion likely can't be budged on theirs, but you can explain to them why you think yours is the best. Personal attacks and aggressive behavior towards your fellow demigods will not be tolerated. If you feel like you're being targeted by unkind behavior, please Iris Message the moderators by tagging Half_Blood_Community.
No racism/misogyny/homophobia/ableism/etc. will be tolerated. This falls under the umbrella of "keep it kind," but is worth reiterating. None of the debate topics are related to human rights issues per se, but some may be perceived as adjacent to these issues, so it's important to keep things respectful. Therefore, responses such as "I don't like Character A because they are LGBT-identifying" or "I don't like Actor B playing Character C because that's not how they look in the books" are unacceptable, as they do not facilitate a safe space for debate. The Riordanverse is a place that was made to represent and empower those belonging to minority groups, not to put them down. Remember, someone's identity is never debatable!
Explain your opinions! You're not being graded on this, but it's helpful to everyone if you explain why your answer is what it is. That way, it leaves an open-ended space for someone to reply to you. For example, if the debate topic asks, "Is The Lightning Thief a good book?" don't just say "yes." Tell us why you think it's a good book!
Give spoiler alerts. By this point, everyone knows who the lightning thief is, but not everyone has gotten to read the newest Riordanverse books, so if you think your response includes a major spoiler, it might be best to start with "Chalice of the Gods spoilers ahead!"
Dead debates may be awoken with Happy Meals. Any and all past debates are still considered "active" so if you didn't have anything to say about a topic from a while ago, but you do now, or if you're new around here, feel free to start it up again! We'd love to hear from you!
Iris Message the moderators if you need any support. If you feel like the debate is getting out of hand or becoming too aggressive, send an Iris Message to the moderators by tagging Half_Blood_Community and one of us will be there to de-escalate and/or offer support.
That's it in terms of rules! We know it's a lot to look at, but it's important for everyone to abide by these so that we can facilitate a safe, comfortable, and fun debate stage for all demigods! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about these rules.
