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Unpopular Opinions · by Tola Ibrahim · 2026-09-26

I tried doing debate the boring way and it worked after 30 tries

I started this because my late summer felt a little stuck, and debate seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.

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Siti Lestari · 60 likes

I think the bad version of this advice causes a lot of frustration. I keep a note about debate for exactly this reason.

Liam Naidoo · 2 likes

Now I want a spreadsheet.

Tola Ibrahim · 1 likes

Could be regional too.

Tiny Atlas · 21 likes

I like the idea, but the setup probably matters a lot. It sounds small, but the playlist matters.

Salma Idrissi · 12 likes

That sounds great until you add children/pets/deadlines.

Cedar Baker · 11 likes

That last line is excellent. This is more useful on a tired Monday morning than on a perfect day.

Liam Wilson · 10 likes

Interesting. I would like to see how it changes after 10 months. My friend tried it in Warsaw and had the opposite result.

Theo Bennett · 6 likes

Really good advice, and it feels doable. I would write it down before changing anything else.

Ngozi Bello · 8 likes

Respectfully, I see it the other way.

Theo Bennett · 2 likes

Could be regional too.

Tola Ibrahim · 1 likes

The best answer in the thread, honestly.

Tola Ibrahim · 1 likes

I am stealing that phrase.

Curious Mango · 5 likes

That is the part people skip.

Urban Panda · 3 likes

The vibe here is immaculate. I noticed the same thing in Dublin.

Mara Fischer · 1 likes

There is probably a middle ground here. I would test it for 2 days before deciding.

Theo Bennett · 0 likes

This made me smile more than expected.

Maya Williams · 0 likes

That is a good question for people with more experience than me. The a family dinner detail changes the whole answer.