DotM Leaderboard

How Debater of the Month Works (Quick Guide)

Join eligible debates. Look for debates marked “DotM eligible” or in the DotM tab. Anything you debate there counts toward the competition.
Earn votes. When people like your arguments or discussions, you earn votes. Discussions become votable after 3 total replies.
Reach the Top 20. At the end of the month, the 20 debaters with the most votes move to the judging stage. Minimum requirement: 15 total contributions (arguments, feedback, or discussions).
Judging stage. Real judges (debate coaches & educators) select 3–6 extra winners from the Top 20 based on clarity, logic, evidence, creativity, and respectful engagement.
Win prizes. Top 5 automatically earn $10 each. Judges award the remaining prize pool to 3–6 standout debaters (including possible repeats from the Top 5).
Get featured. Winners may appear on the home page, newsletter, and social media.

Your Feed

...

Are participation trophies harming children’s resilience?

The debate over participation trophies—awards given to children simply for taking part in an activity—centers on whether they help or harm the development of...

Should children under 13 be banned from owning smartphones completely?

The question of whether children under 13 should be banned from owning smartphones brings together issues of child development, technology access, education policy, and...

Should we introduce a license to become a parent?

The proposal to require a license to become a parent introduces a provocative challenge to long-held assumptions about personal freedom, family, and the role...

166

Santa Claus Is A Good Role Model For Children

The image of Santa Claus as a jolly, gift-giving figure has evolved over centuries, shaped by folklore, religion, and popular culture. Rooted in the...

165

Should We Ban Advertising to Children?

The debate on banning advertising to children highlights the tension between consumer culture and child development. Since the rise of television in the mid-20th...

DotM Leaderboard

How Debater of the Month Works (Quick Guide)

Join eligible debates. Look for debates marked “DotM eligible” or in the DotM tab. Anything you debate there counts toward the competition.
Earn votes. When people like your arguments or discussions, you earn votes. Discussions become votable after 3 total replies.
Reach the Top 20. At the end of the month, the 20 debaters with the most votes move to the judging stage. Minimum requirement: 15 total contributions (arguments, feedback, or discussions).
Judging stage. Real judges (debate coaches & educators) select 3–6 extra winners from the Top 20 based on clarity, logic, evidence, creativity, and respectful engagement.
Win prizes. Top 5 automatically earn $10 each. Judges award the remaining prize pool to 3–6 standout debaters (including possible repeats from the Top 5).
Get featured. Winners may appear on the home page, newsletter, and social media.

Expert Evaluations

DotM Leaderboard

Mystery Debates

Your Feed

Are participation trophies harming children’s resilience?

Should children under 13 be banned from owning smartphones completely?

Should we introduce a license to become a parent?

Santa Claus Is A Good Role Model For Children

Should We Ban Advertising to Children?