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Method and system for conducting adversarial discussions over a computer network
Method and system for conducting adversarial discussions over a computer network
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机译:通过计算机网络进行对抗性讨论的方法和系统
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The patent describes and claims methods and systems for hosting and administering a forum for adversarial discussion. The invention consists of the underlying concepts, rules, and features of a distributed software program for conducting online debates. These concepts, rules, and features create a forum and an online tool for enforcing focused, rational debate. Rules are enforced that prevent digression, noise over content, and non-substantive, unproductive participation. In one embodiment, the method of hosting a debate includes the step of accepting a first statement from a topic author. By submitting the first statement, the topic author is creating a topic structure, which represents the basis for a debate on a particular topic. The topic author adds statements to the topic structure that can support the first statement and can proceed to build the topic structure which is comprised of debate structures containing specific statements and related data, such as critiques, rebuttals, a revision history, and scores. Other debate participants can react to the statements in a topic structure by submitting critiques of statements and can rank statements and rebuttals. A topic structure is manifested by at least two visual components: a statement map and a topic layout. These features of the present invention provide a context for the debate, whereby the ability to revise statements, critiques and rebuttals prevents digression allows for a rational debate in a controlled forum.
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