Originally Posted by Sweet Jane

This is a forum.

fo·rum ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fôrm, fr-)
n. pl. fo·rums, also fo·ra (fôr, fr)

1. The public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city that was the assembly place for judicial activity and public business.
2. A public meeting place for open discussion.
3. A medium of open discussion or voicing of ideas, such as a newspaper or a radio or television program.
4. A public meeting or presentation involving a discussion usually among experts and often including audience participation.
5. A court of law; a tribunal.

Debate is allowed if the situation arises, it is not however mandatory. If all you care about doing is debating I suggest you join a debating team.

And replying to the thread.... ya got me!?!