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Our Rules

At The Debate House, we believe that great conversations happen when respect and structure coexist. These rules are designed to ensure our intellectually stimulating environment remains vibrant, inclusive, and always in good taste.

“Take the ideas. Leave the identities.” “Take the ideas. Leave the identities.” “Take the ideas. Leave the identities.” “Take the ideas. Leave the identities.”
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The Core Principle

The Debate House Rule

When a session or discussion is held under The Debate House Rule, participants are free to use the information, ideas, and insights received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of any speaker, participant, or attendee may be revealed or quoted without their explicit permission.

This rule exists to encourage open dialogue, honest expression, intellectual risk-taking, and respectful exchange of ideas. The Debate House is a space where conversations can be bold, challenging, thought-provoking, and candid without fear of public attribution or misrepresentation.

Code of Conduct

Official House Rules

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The Debate House Rule

No participant may publicly quote, record, attribute, or share another attendee’s comments, opinions, or identity without clear consent. Ideas may leave the room. Identities do not.

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Respect the Speaker

Challenge perspectives rigorously, but treat every participant with dignity and respect. Personal attacks, insults, intimidation, or discriminatory remarks are not tolerated.

3

Speak on Ideas, Not Individuals

The Debate House encourages disagreement, critical thinking, and intellectual challenge. The objective is not humiliation or point-scoring, but meaningful exchange.

Media & Recording Policy

The Debate House may officially photograph, film, record, or livestream sessions for promotional, archival, and community purposes.

However, attendees may not use personal recordings, photographs, screenshots, or videos to publicly quote, expose, identify, or attribute remarks to any participant without that individual’s explicit consent.

Participants are encouraged to protect the spirit of open dialogue by respecting the privacy and confidence of others in the room.

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Confidentiality Builds Candour

Participants should feel comfortable sharing nuanced, evolving, controversial, or unconventional viewpoints without fear of social or professional repercussions.

6

Listen Generously

Respectful listening is as important as persuasive speaking. Allow others to finish their thoughts before responding.

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Moderators Maintain the House

Moderators reserve the right to guide discussions, limit disruptions, and caution participants whose conduct undermines the integrity of the space.