AS2C
10-06-2012, 01:28 AM
http://aftt.heliohost.org
TLDR: website that lets you have organized arguments with friends. I just released it and would like feedback.
I always enjoy arguing/debating with friends (and enemies, lol), but I feel like there aren't many ways to do so effectively. Typically, when you have a disagreement with someone, a chaotic back and forth ensues with no structure. I think formal debate falls into a similar trap: the two sides alternate. Sure, you can sometimes address an opponents point in the middle of things, but what about the times where you can't?
Consider this scenario: your friend is trying to convince you of something, but you disagree with something he said. You bring it up, but he disagrees with your response! This continues, and before you know it, neither of you have any idea what the original argument was. That's where my website comes in.
On the site, you start out by creating an argument. An argument has two things on AFTT, a claim and a score. The claim is what you're arguing, for example "America would be better off if gay marriage were legalized in all states." (this is just an example). The score says how valid that claim is, with 0 being totally false and 100 being completely true. All arguments start out at 50, which is right in the middle.
After you've created an argument, you can start adding points to support it or refute it. Here's the interesting part: the points themselves are arguments! Think argument-ception! That means that if you click on a point, you can argue THAT point on a separate page! (also, you need to invite people in order for them to be able to see an argument).
Everyone can participate at the same time, or they can add points hours apart. There's no real start and end to an argument on AFTT (you can informally set one with your friends though, of course). You argue until both sides feel like the issue has been resolved.
I have a lot of plans for the site, and the current version just contains the basic functionality. Also, if you're a web designer who would be willing to make my site look pretty I would really appreciate it! So, what do you guys think?
TLDR: website that lets you have organized arguments with friends. I just released it and would like feedback.
I always enjoy arguing/debating with friends (and enemies, lol), but I feel like there aren't many ways to do so effectively. Typically, when you have a disagreement with someone, a chaotic back and forth ensues with no structure. I think formal debate falls into a similar trap: the two sides alternate. Sure, you can sometimes address an opponents point in the middle of things, but what about the times where you can't?
Consider this scenario: your friend is trying to convince you of something, but you disagree with something he said. You bring it up, but he disagrees with your response! This continues, and before you know it, neither of you have any idea what the original argument was. That's where my website comes in.
On the site, you start out by creating an argument. An argument has two things on AFTT, a claim and a score. The claim is what you're arguing, for example "America would be better off if gay marriage were legalized in all states." (this is just an example). The score says how valid that claim is, with 0 being totally false and 100 being completely true. All arguments start out at 50, which is right in the middle.
After you've created an argument, you can start adding points to support it or refute it. Here's the interesting part: the points themselves are arguments! Think argument-ception! That means that if you click on a point, you can argue THAT point on a separate page! (also, you need to invite people in order for them to be able to see an argument).
Everyone can participate at the same time, or they can add points hours apart. There's no real start and end to an argument on AFTT (you can informally set one with your friends though, of course). You argue until both sides feel like the issue has been resolved.
I have a lot of plans for the site, and the current version just contains the basic functionality. Also, if you're a web designer who would be willing to make my site look pretty I would really appreciate it! So, what do you guys think?