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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).
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Social Media needs to be banned for teens under 16?

This debate examines how societies should define appropriate access to social media for young people and what age-based restrictions would represent in a digital...

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Is bullying a natural process the youth go through to mature and grow?

The term bullying describes a behavior as old as human society itself: the assertion of dominance through aggression, ridicule, or exclusion. The word emerged...

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Should the school day start later to match adolescent sleep cycles?

Teenagers and sleep have long puzzled parents, teachers, and scientists alike. One of the most widely discussed ideas in education today is whether schools...

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 Schools Eliminate Standardized Testing?

Standardized testing refers to assessments administered and scored in a consistent manner across all test-takers, designed to measure students' academic performance, skills, and knowledge....

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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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Social Media needs to be banned for teens under 16?

Is bullying a natural process the youth go through to mature and grow?

Should the school day start later to match adolescent sleep cycles?

Should children under 13 be banned from owning smartphones completely?

Should Schools Eliminate Standardized Testing?