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Users submit posts containing an opinion of theirs, and respondents to each post attempt to change the poster's views on that matter. Submitters must reply to these challenges in three hours or less, resulting in debate over the topic. If their view is changed, they can award a
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where participants discuss various topics for the purpose of understanding opposing viewpoints. Topics discussed include
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