ArguMentor
An innovative tool for structured and collaborative debates.
ArguMentor is an innovative platform for structured debates and collaborative exchanges, designed to transform unproductive discussions into constructive conversations through clear rules and proposition evaluation.
The concept
ArguMentor transforms sterile discussions into constructive exchanges. The platform enforces clear rules and structured evaluation of propositions.
No more debates that degenerate into personal attacks or go in circles: ArguMentor guides you toward productive dialogue.
Debate structure
Debates are centered on concise and clear propositions that participants evaluate on a uniform scale, promoting complete understanding of the subject.
common.note : ArguMentor emphasizes answer clarity, avoiding ambiguities and unnecessary detours, while limiting rhetorical techniques that mask bad faith.
The rules of the game
Mandatory self-evaluation
Proposers must first evaluate their own propositions before submitting them.
Concise propositions
Each proposition must be brief and contain only one argument at a time.
Precise references
Citations must point to relevant sections of sources.
Prior evaluation
You must evaluate all previous propositions before submitting a new one.
Distinctive features
Collective evaluation
Clearly visualize points of agreement and disagreement within the group.
Clear answers
The structured format minimizes ambiguities and misunderstandings.
Conflict management
Strict rules reduce insults and derailments.
Traceability
All propositions are numbered and tracked for easy reference.
Participant flexibility
Participants can modify their evaluations at any time during the debate. This flexibility allows:
- ✓ Adjusting your position based on new arguments
- ✓ Recognizing when you've changed your mind
- ✓ Encouraging intellectual honesty
The benefits
Structured debates reach constructive conclusions faster
Encourages multiple proposers, enriching the discussion
All propositions are tracked and numbered
Guidelines foster respectful and productive environments
Why debate this way?
Online (and offline) debates often degenerate because there's no framework. ArguMentor imposes discipline that:
- ✓ Forces thinking before speaking
- ✓ Prevents drowning the debate under multiple arguments
- ✓ Requires considering others' arguments
- ✓ Allows seeing where disagreements really lie
Problems solved by ArguMentor
Strict rules prevent ad hominem attacks and maintain focus on arguments.
Proposition numbering allows following the thread and avoiding repetition.
One proposition per intervention prevents overwhelming the interlocutor.
Mandatory self-evaluation forces honesty about one's own positions.
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