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I usually describe it as Worlds-style debate or Worlds but when I'm introducing it to someone who may not be familiar, I usually add an "a.k.a. BP" to the designation. Yeah, it's a mouthful. I'm not quite as concerned as Tuna and some others about using the word "British" in the title. To me, it seems to acknowledge the format's roots in Parliament, rather than possession by a particular nation or people. Besides, if we call it BP, won't it be that much more satisfying when the USA starts to dominate the circuit? Ultimately, we should agree on one name and that name should probably be the same as whatever the rest of the world calls it. -----Original Message----- From: USA Debating in the WUDC Format [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robert Ruiz Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 1:24 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: What do we call our activity - BP? I'm sensing another topic at our coaches meeting at USU NATS. Keep the dialogue coming!! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 7, 2013, at 12:30 AM, "Alfred Charles Snider" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > What we call ourselves and what we do is important. > > We have a few moments and limited attention from administration, supporters, and alumni. We need to make those moments count. > > The name we use does create a reality. > > I do not want to keep explaining things to everyone. > > BP? British don't own it. They do not run the tournament. Tell that to the Australians and the Irish. British may be damn good at it but it stops there. > > In my evangelical efforts I try to communicate to people that this is the "world's" format. It is the most international and most popular debating format in the world. I think this is quite an accurate name. > > My opinion - Call it worlds or WUDC but please do not call it BP. Of course, you have freedom of speech, so do what you like. My point is that if we want to grow it and promote it we need to have a name that is accurate and communicates what we do. > > My opinion. > > Tuna > > PS: I create a mysterious reality with my nickname for a reason. I do not want to do that with our debate format.