The thing is that whatever philosophical stance you take, you should be very passionate in defending your position. This is very healthy and is along the rules of debate. This provides a great experience for both the debator and the audience.

The problem is that not everyone is used to this style of confrontational educational entertainment. So some people who are not used to it, or are immature, take this type of interaction very personally. They get offended. And instead of defending their existential stance passionately in a humorous or intellectual manner, they get personal and start to insult the people they are debating with. This is unproductive for everyone and ruins the mood.

This is what I was explaining to bittertruth a few posts above.

Do you guys have any suggestions?