FTN - Judge Philosophies

IPDA Philosophy:

I coach IPDA and Parli, so I know the jargon, but I believe your case should not have to rely on it or technicalities. If you can argue a topicality case without being abusive and have a good justification for, I will listen to it, but it won't automatically win the round. Also, don't spread. I will not reward you for having ten contentions I could barely flow.
Treat your opponent with respect. If you are rude or disparaging, I will dock your speaking points.
I will do my best to take my opinion out of the equation, but if you don't give me a weighing mechanism/way to judge the resolution and abide by it, I will default to what I think.
Having a roadmap and sticking to it will go a long way. An organized case will always get points in my book, and if the round is really close, I will give it to the person who was easier to follow.
Don't assume I will connect the dots for you. I will flow the round, but if it is not said, it won't be judged.
Pet Peeve: don't tell me how to vote (i.e. "You will vote for me because...") As a former debater, it will put me on the defensive, and I don't appreciate it.

Extemporaneous

A well-researched and well-thought-out extemp will win my ballot in every round. I understand you only have 30 minutes, use your time as you see fit.
While delivery is important, I will rank a shaky speech that has thoughtful analysis over a well-delivered speech that only scratches the surface of the issue.

Impromptu

It is generally more important to me that you have a clear argument and reasoning than perfect examples. I don't care if you talk about an anime or a moral philosophy argument as long as they serve to advance your reasoning.

Interp

Make your time count. The best interp is one where I am engaged from start to finish. While each event is a little different, I generally think that characters are what make or break a piece.
I am not as concerned with the unspoken "rules" of an event if what you are doing is enhancing your piece. I am probably one of the best judges for experimenting.

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