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Welcome to the first ever Official Debate!!
In the comments, individuals will debate and discuss current topics. This is an initiative meant to stimulate intellectual discussion and promote an overall better environment.
I will not be personally participating in the debate, however; rather, I will be the mediator, as well as the Devil's Advocate. I will intervene only when I deem necessary or if I believe an offense has been committed.
>RULES & GUIDELINES OF THIS DISCUSSION:
• ALL trolling and inflammatory posting is strongly discouraged. Such nuisances take away from the debate and inhibits its progression.
• AVOID committing logical fallacies if you can. The OP will point out logical fallacies if/when they arise.
• ELABORATE and explain your points. Clarifying your argument is one of the best ways to strengthen it.
• THERE ARE NO WINNERS. The "winner" of this discussion depends on how successful it is. If the debate is interesting and good points are made, then every appropriate participant has won. If this debate fails, however, then so have you.
• Respect other people's views and respond to them in an appropriate manner.
REMEMBER: Your opinion is valued, no matter how different or contrary to another's it is. It's unimportant whether you're right or wrong in this discussion; what matters is that you participated and helped stimulate rational thought!
Thanks for your help!
Good luck!.
Now, what will the topic be today?
[1] – Do you think President Barack Obama had a successful term? Why or why not? (US Politics)
[2] – Is religion inherently bad? Or are the religious the ones who make it bad? (Theology)
[3] – Is pedophilia a mental disorder or just a sexual preference with negative qualities? (Sexuality)
[4] – Do some people have a higher susceptibility to obesity or is it strictly a matter of willpower? (Health)
[5] – Is feminism still applicable in first-world societies, or has it became an outdated movement? Elaborate (Women's Rights)
[6] – Are monogamous marriages obsolete in contemporary society? (Love & Relationships)
[7] – Is punishment more important than rehabilitation in the legal system? (Law & Justice)
[8] – Do you think DNA can hold ancestral memories and racial instincts? Explain. (Science)
[9] – Is the technological singularity something to fear or embrace? (Technology & Artificial Intelligence)
[0] – Is philosophy still a valued aspect of society, or has its value died with antiquity? (WILD CARD)
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About the game:
USA as a world power? In E-Sim it is possible!
In E-Sim we have a huge, living world, which is a mirror copy of the Earth. Well, maybe not completely mirrored, because the balance of power in this virtual world looks a bit different than in real life. In E-Sim, USA does not have to be a world superpower, It can be efficiently managed as a much smaller country that has entrepreneurial citizens that support it's foundation. Everything depends on the players themselves and how they decide to shape the political map of the game.
Work for the good of your country and see it rise to an empire.
Activities in this game are divided into several modules. First is the economy as a citizen in a country of your choice you must work to earn money, which you will get to spend for example, on food or purchase of weapons which are critical for your progress as a fighter. You will work in either private companies which are owned by players or government companies which are owned by the state. After progressing in the game you will finally get the opportunity to set up your own business and hire other players. If it prospers, we can even change it into a joint-stock company and enter the stock market and get even more money in this way.
In E-Sim, international wars are nothing out of the ordinary.
Become an influential politician.
The second module is a politics. Just like in real life politics in E-Sim are an extremely powerful tool that can be used for your own purposes. From time to time there are elections in the game in which you will not only vote, but also have the ability to run for the head of the party you're in. You can also apply for congress, where once elected you will be given the right to vote on laws proposed by your fellow congress members or your president and propose laws yourself. Voting on laws is important for your country as it can shape the lives of those around you. You can also try to become the head of a given party, and even take part in presidential elections and decide on the shape of the foreign policy of a given state (for example, who to declare war on). Career in politics is obviously not easy and in order to succeed in it, you have to have a good plan and compete for the votes of voters.
You can go bankrupt or become a rich man while playing the stock market.
The international war.
The last and probably the most important module is military. In E-Sim, countries are constantly fighting each other for control over territories which in return grant them access to more valuable raw materials. For this purpose, they form alliances, they fight international wars, but they also have to deal with, for example, uprisings in conquered countries or civil wars, which may explode on their territory. You can also take part in these clashes, although you are also given the opportunity to lead a life as a pacifist who focuses on other activities in the game (for example, running a successful newspaper or selling products).
At the auction you can sell or buy your dream inventory.
E-Sim is a unique browser game. It's creators ensured realistic representation of the mechanisms present in the real world and gave all power to the players who shape the image of the virtual Earth according to their own. So come and join them and help your country achieve its full potential.
Invest, produce and sell - be an entrepreneur in E-Sim.
Take part in numerous events for the E-Sim community.
