Techdirt Podcast Episode 104: The Pros And Cons Of Pros And Cons

Tue, Jan 10th 2017 1:15pm — Leigh Beadon

On the surface, the idea of "pro and con" debates seems like a good way to ensure an issue is fully explored. But is it truly a productive approach? This week, we debate the nature of debates and possible alternatives to the adversarial approach.

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TechDescartes (profile), 10 Jan 2017 @ 1:20pm

Apropos
So are you pro-pro/con debates?
Or con-pro/con debates?
If you get paid for being for them, are you a pro pro-pro/con debater?
If you lie about being against them, are you a con con-pro/con debater?
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- Ben (profile), 10 Jan 2017 @ 4:01pm
  
  Re: Apropos
  And if you get paid for being against them, are you a pro con-pro/con debater?
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  - TechDescartes (profile), 10 Jan 2017 @ 5:25pm
    
    Re: Re: Apropos
    If you lie about getting paid to be against them, you're a pro con con-pro/con debater. Also known as a shill.
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