I rarely change my mind based on other opinions. When I do, it doesnt change me form pro to con or vice versa, it usually just puts me in a straddling the fence kinda position.

When I debate with someone,
I try to give them reasons why i stand for my point.
I try to understand their point, and try to get my point across.
The difference between a debate and argument is with a debate,
you're trying to make good points AND understand where the other person's
coming from.
If the person I'm debating with is closed minded and argumentative,
I'd rather stop talking to them because then it's just pointless.

I go into a debate attempting to explain my point and why I support it, and maybe even enlighten someone else.
I don't usually completely change my stand on a subject(like most) if a good argument is put up, but sometimes I will think about and pick apart a different idea or aspect.

I respect the person, not the point being made.
So If I'm debating with someone and their point falls through, and they STILL push it, trying to twist it, instead of seeing that the point makes no sense, I become slightly annoyed with the person.
Because at that point their arguing because they don't want to be embarrassed instead of seeing that their argument is going no where.

So respect to the person, till they become personally involved with the point.

Debates are fun. My motivation is not to prove that I am right or to exercise my brain... It's simply to prove the ones I accused wrong wrong wrong. You won't excercise your brain if you're not agaisnt a formidable opponent.

Athough It may test how fortified my stance is, it is only a side benefit for ramming it to theirs.

It's fun when people squim and try to slither away from the main point. Igniting it even more by dropping a few insults that may be deemed "civilized" or whatever you you call it.

Of course you will say that his actions have been implying that your insults are indeed true. It's a bonus if it's really the truth.

If I see a weakness in my stance (during debate) and my opponent has not yet pointed it out. I will either a.) think of it's limits and defences or b.) If it is a meaningless pursuit... I will simply offer it to my opponent as a gift, stating the weakness . If I see it before the debate... I will of course reinforce or just drop it completely if it is unsalvagable. If my opponent pointed it out during the debate. I will most likely admit my error... For covering it up will only make me look like ClassicFall... especially if my foe is sharp enough to pin me down.

Walls don't count as people. but you can poke walls until they turn red. Fight Fallacies by using fallacies!

Ohohohoho. It is no noble deed... I am simply being a bastard for knowing that striking a flaw offered by an opponent is a great injury to one's pride. Plus, it's even more shameful for me if they found it out themselves.

What? I was annoyed that he attempted to cover up his mistake... And pm'd me claiming that we both are intelligent individuals. That ludicrous statement offended me.

But yeah, I will try to be less offensive to preserve the length of my time in a realm.