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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.

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Should university lectures be optional or mandaotory to attend?

This debate explores whether university lectures should require mandatory attendance or be optional, allowing students full control over how they engage with course content....

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Universities need to stop pretending all degrees have equal value in the job market.

The debate over whether universities should stop pretending all degrees have equal value in the job market explores a long-standing tension between education, economic...

Should universities replace degrees with blockchain-certified micro-credentials?

As digital technologies transform education, a growing debate questions whether traditional university degrees should be replaced by blockchain-certified micro-credentials. These micro-credentials are digital certificates...

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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.

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Should university lectures be optional or mandaotory to attend?

Universities need to stop pretending all degrees have equal value in the job market.

Should universities replace degrees with blockchain-certified micro-credentials?