A Modest Propulsion

[Locke]

Considering the general lack of activity this site has recently suffered, and my dismay at said want of activity, I propose the institution of formal debates in order to generate interest and new members.
I propose the rule (which will not be immutable - feel free to suggest alterations) to be thus:
-A debate will consist of two opposing parties, one supporting a resolution, and the other opposing it.
-Teams will alternate in posting.
-A team can consist of several individuals, with members alternating in their posts.
-A time limit of two weeks and one post per team per day will be imposed.

I think it would be interesting, and would rid the site of the stagnancy it has recently had the ignominy to suffer.

Edit:
I can't really envision how the judging would take place. If participants were allowed to choose their own judges, it could potentially lead to partiality and cronyism.

[Coll]

Three judges, one of each point of view and one that's a (seemingly) neutral mod?

And one post per day could be impossible for some people, but I really like this idea in general.

[Locke]

It's not a quota, but a limit. There's no need to post on a diurnal basis as the debates can vary in length without consequence. Your judging idea sounds sound.