(02-26-2020, 04:31 PM)Cleatwood Wrote:

(02-26-2020, 03:40 PM)HURRICANE!!! Wrote: Back on topic, that was a disaster last night.  They really need experienced mods that can control candidates talking over one another and sticking to their alloted time limitations.  I had to turn it off after 45 minutes as the commotion wasn't mixing well with my Paloma (Tequila & Squirt mix -- just got back from Mexico -- very popular drink there)

Saw a petition to have Tony Reali from Around The Horn be the moderator with his mute button. Awesome idea!

The mute button may cut off the candidate speaking, but it is at the discretion of another individual, who may have a bias.  Interruptions will also remain an ongoing problem.  These "debates", just like last election's, are a joke.  In a true debate format, each candidate is asked the same question and receives the same time in which to respond. 

The simple and most equitable solution is for all microphones to be off until activated.  The moderator poses the question, then activates only the responding parties mike, which AUTOMATICALLY shuts off at the end of the allotted response time (say 90 seconds?).  A "play clock" on the wall, counting down the remaining time, is clearly visible to all.  Each candidate receives 2 time extensions (30 seconds?) that he or she may utilize at any time during the debate by simply pushing a button.

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