Entering the arena
RANKED · Round 3/2
🇮🇳For
45
VS
64
Against🇫🇷
it does harm as it makes people addicted to entertainment and validation
⚖ Fallacy · Oversimplification
"it does harm as it makes people addicted to entertainment and validation"
The argument reduces complex societal impacts to two variables without addressing the multifaceted nature of social media usage.
◆ The Oracle Speaks
Your argument identifies a clear negative consequence but lacks supporting data or evidence to substantiate the claim of addiction. To improve, provide specific psychological studies or observable metrics that demonstrate how these platform mechanisms negatively impact a user base.
it is good as it helps to connect people and emotions and is a good medium to express
⚖ Fallacy · Oversimplification
"it is good as it helps to connect people"
This statement ignores the complexity of digital connection by failing to address how these connections differ from or supplement physical ones.
◆ The Oracle Speaks
Your argument relies on broad assertions rather than specific examples or data to counter the opponent's point about addiction. To strengthen your position, provide concrete evidence or anecdotal counter-narratives that demonstrate how digital connection provides tangible benefits that outweigh the acknowledged harms.
it is bad as some content like violence or explicit contents can mislead people into unethical directions
⚖ Fallacy · Hasty Generalization
"some content like violence or explicit contents can mislead people into unethical directions"
The argument assumes that the presence of negative content inherently leads to widespread unethical behavior without providing evidence of a causal link.
◆ The Oracle Speaks
Your argument identifies a valid risk but fails to address the opponent's counterpoint regarding connectivity and expression. To improve, provide specific evidence of the negative societal impact and explain why these harms outweigh the benefits of connectivity that your opponent highlighted.
social media is good as it helps people share their art and skills and get recognition and earn resources
⚖ Fallacy · oversimplification
"social media is good as it helps people share their art"
The argument presents a one-sided benefit as a complete refutation of the complex social harms raised by the opponent.
◆ The Oracle Speaks
Your argument identifies a clear benefit of social media, but it fails to address the opponent's specific concern regarding exposure to harmful content. To improve, you should acknowledge the potential for misuse while arguing that the platform's utility for creative expression outweighs those risks.
Final Verdict
45
For
64
Against
The verdict stands. The Oracle rules AGAINST.