As a recurring judge I prefer when none of the debaters involved has ok'd their strategy, I feel that such preemptive checking makes you lose part of the glory of the big risk/ big reward gamble that is going for a broken strategy. But this becomes a problem if your playing several matches without redrafting, in that case the risk is understandably huge.
Originally posted by Bentley
As a recurring judge I prefer when none of the debaters involved has ok'd their strategy, I feel that such preemptive checking makes you lose part of the glory of the big risk/ big reward gamble that is going for a broken strategy. But this becomes a problem if your playing several matches without redrafting, in that case the risk is understandably huge.
Quick question... as a "recurring judge" do any competitors ever PM you to ask for advice on the match they are involved in?
I judged once or twice before and I hated when the people involved in the match I was judging would PM me asking how they can change their argument to "win" my vote. That's one of the main reasons I don't judge more often.
Talk to your KMC buddies if you want input on your tactics, don't ask the judge to help you out, that is so not ok.
Originally posted by Scoobless
Quick question... as a "recurring judge" do any competitors ever PM you to ask for advice on the match they are involved in?I judged once or twice before and I hated when the people involved in the match I was judging would PM me asking how they can change their argument to "win" my vote. That's one of the main reasons I don't judge more often.
Talk to your KMC buddies if you want input on your tactics, don't ask the judge to help you out, that is so not ok.
What about members have love triangles with recurring judges?
Originally posted by Scoobless
Quick question... as a "recurring judge" do any competitors ever PM you to ask for advice on the match they are involved in?I judged once or twice before and I hated when the people involved in the match I was judging would PM me asking how they can change their argument to "win" my vote. That's one of the main reasons I don't judge more often.
Talk to your KMC buddies if you want input on your tactics, don't ask the judge to help you out, that is so not ok.
i can honestly say in all my times judging (and i've judged a lot...) i've never had anyone ever ask me how to win their vote. i've never been asked for input either when i've been judging. i've been asked when i'm NOT judging, but that's it. sometimes i help, sometimes...not so much.
Originally posted by Scoobless
Quick question... as a "recurring judge" do any competitors ever PM you to ask for advice on the match they are involved in?I judged once or twice before and I hated when the people involved in the match I was judging would PM me asking how they can change their argument to "win" my vote. That's one of the main reasons I don't judge more often.
Talk to your KMC buddies if you want input on your tactics, don't ask the judge to help you out, that is so not ok.
Nothing of sorts has ever happened to me. As you said, a few times I've discussed with posters before a match or a tourney happens, but in general I wouldn't judge an strategy in which I've had some investment.
Kind of a dick move to ask a judge for tips during the match 😬