The Mailbox is Open

The primary goal of Debate Decoded is to create an accessible entry point for students whose access to information about high-level policy debate is limited. I have always been extremely fortunate in my coaching access, however; as a result, many of you understand the contours of what information you're missing better than I do.

So: the mailbox is open! This will be an ongoing series in which I will respond to questions on the r/policydebate subreddit where I have something useful to add to the existing conversation. I will also respond to questions readers submit directly through the form below.

I cannot guarantee that I will answer every question that is submitted, especially if the volume is high. I will prioritize genres submitted most frequently and questions that seem relevant to a large number of people. You can let me know your name and/or experience level if you'd like—these will always be kept confidential, and can help me gauge the level of detail with which I should respond.

Mailbox Form

Thanks in advance for your submissions! You can find the form here:

Debate Decoded Mailbox

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Posts So Far

You can find the questions I have answered so far below:

1. "What do I do without impact defense?" and "it's uncomfortable to spread - what do I do?" - https://debate-decoded.ghost.io/the-mailbox-1/
2. Stock issues, policymaking-focused judging, the nature of counterplans, and the role of kritik alternatives - https://debate-decoded.ghost.io/the-mailbox-2/
3. A note on responding to unclear opponents and judges flowing the doc - https://debate-decoded.ghost.io/judges-should-disclose-if-they-are-flowing-the-doc/