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Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books are better than TV because books have each and every detail briefly . we get to read books like story books , fairy tales, ghost stories etc these books help us in bringing imaginary power in us . In TV only some points are explained and sometimes we cant remember it easily but in books if we forget anything...
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Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "If those who have actually read a book, then there is really no debate.", "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they take the readers to mystical places, paradise, and even the kitchen sink. They change your perspective on life and...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135650_arg213555", "native_pair": "arg135650_arg213555", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Have any of you noticed that those who are against books are the ones who have terrible arguments. Like that person who just said TV is awesome with many exclamation marks and in capitals. That clearly proves that books are much better than TV because it TV rots the brain.", "1. Books don't ruin your eyes like T...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg345719_arg585714", "native_pair": "arg345719_arg585714", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Well, Books is better than T.V. because T.V. makes you eyes bad is kills imagination dead! Read 'Television' by Roald Dhal you'll know it all!!! :) :) :) :)", "Books are better than TV because books have each and every detail briefly . we get to read books like story books , fairy tales, ghost stories etc these ...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213294_arg273350", "native_pair": "arg213294_arg273350", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I say books are better because It has you use your Imagination so the more you read the more your Imagination improves and It helps you to Improve reading, grammar, and it improves your writing skills!!! <br/> Also I want to say I HATE commercials!!! <br/> I hate Sponge bob!!! I would say PBS Kids, history channel...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg218503_arg135560", "native_pair": "arg218503_arg135560", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Television is almost the exact same thing as books, the only difference is, you actually have to move your eyes for books", "Books offer improvement with grammar and spelling skills. Plus it's more creative. With TV everything is done for you. With books you can imagine the characters looks and the setting with ...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135647_arg159445", "native_pair": "arg135647_arg159445", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Well, Books is better than T.V. because T.V. makes you eyes bad is kills imagination dead! Read 'Television' by Roald Dhal you'll know it all!!! :) :) :) :)", "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they take the readers to mystical ...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213294_arg213555", "native_pair": "arg213294_arg213555", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books are better than TV because TV can make you blind. your eyes can also hurt alot if you watch to much.", "If those who have actually read a book, then there is really no debate." ]
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg663779_arg135650", "native_pair": "arg663779_arg135650", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "If those who have actually read a book, then there is really no debate.", "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imagination and creativity as they have to imagine things ...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135650_arg223675", "native_pair": "arg135650_arg223675", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Well, Books is better than T.V. because T.V. makes you eyes bad is kills imagination dead! Read 'Television' by Roald Dhal you'll know it all!!! :) :) :) :)", "While there are benifits to TV, i think books are better overal for learning as they require more focus." ]
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213294_arg315568", "native_pair": "arg213294_arg315568", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "1. Books don't ruin your eyes like TV. does. <br/> 2. Books allow your brain to imagine rather than doing it for you. <br/> 3. Reading books a lot can help you with spelling. <br/> 4. Reading books a lot can help you write better. <br/> 5. Reading books teaches you to read. Watching TV. doesn't", "If those who h...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg585714_arg135650", "native_pair": "arg585714_arg135650", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books r like cool! TV is not! Books are for nerds, Tv is for weirdos, I think Black ops is better! ROFL!", "books are better than TV because most of the TV kids watch add influences to them which are not good and most parents don't care what there children watch and I thank book are better because you learn more...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg161579_arg569496", "native_pair": "arg161579_arg569496", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books are better than TV because TV can make you blind. your eyes can also hurt alot if you watch to much.", "1. Books don't ruin your eyes like TV. does. <br/> 2. Books allow your brain to imagine rather than doing it for you. <br/> 3. Reading books a lot can help you with spelling. <br/> 4. Reading books a lot...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg663779_arg585714", "native_pair": "arg663779_arg585714", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Television is almost the exact same thing as books, the only difference is, you actually have to move your eyes for books", "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they take the readers to mystical places, paradise, and even the kitc...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135647_arg213555", "native_pair": "arg135647_arg213555", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "TV is terrible. Except for Spongebob maybe. That's an alright show. Still, the majority of television is awful. So I'd have to say books based on that.", "Books offer improvement with grammar and spelling skills. Plus it's more creative. With TV everything is done for you. With books you can imagine the characte...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135637_arg159445", "native_pair": "arg135637_arg159445", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they take the readers to mystical places, paradise, and even the kitchen sink. They change your perspective on life and often give the reader a sense of relativity. Television is like a drug. It's...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213555_arg135553", "native_pair": "arg213555_arg135553", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books even reduce our electricity bills! which uses much of our spending money", "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they take the readers to mystical places, paradise, and even the kitchen sink. They change your perspective on l...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg497712_arg213555", "native_pair": "arg497712_arg213555", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "some ppl cant read is absolutely idiotic to say <br/> the ppl who cant read wud always run away frm dem <br/> bt even den B for books nd B for best <br/> so books r da best <br/> i cant sleep if i wont read a chapter frm any novel each day <br/> bt actually sometimes i feel reading books all day becomes boring (in...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135922_arg218503", "native_pair": "arg135922_arg218503", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books r like cool! TV is not! Books are for nerds, Tv is for weirdos, I think Black ops is better! ROFL!", "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they take the readers to mystical places, paradise, and even the kitchen sink. They ch...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg161579_arg213555", "native_pair": "arg161579_arg213555", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "TV is terrible. Except for Spongebob maybe. That's an alright show. Still, the majority of television is awful. So I'd have to say books based on that.", "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they take the readers to mystical place...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135637_arg213555", "native_pair": "arg135637_arg213555", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imagination and creativity as they have to imagine things in the book for themselves. <br/> I am not completely against TV but I do bel...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg223675_arg135560", "native_pair": "arg223675_arg135560", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books offer improvement with grammar and spelling skills. Plus it's more creative. With TV everything is done for you. With books you can imagine the characters looks and the setting with your own little creativity in it. <br/> Plus you can take books anywhere and everywhere without disrupting anyone.", "books m...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg159445_arg135553", "native_pair": "arg159445_arg135553", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "1. Books don't ruin your eyes like TV. does. <br/> 2. Books allow your brain to imagine rather than doing it for you. <br/> 3. Reading books a lot can help you with spelling. <br/> 4. Reading books a lot can help you write better. <br/> 5. Reading books teaches you to read. Watching TV. doesn't", "Books r like c...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg585714_arg161579", "native_pair": "arg585714_arg161579", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I thick that book are better than TV is it is better i can put you in a whole norther wold and it is educational", "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imagination and c...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg317750_arg223675", "native_pair": "arg317750_arg223675", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books are better than TV because books have each and every detail briefly . we get to read books like story books , fairy tales, ghost stories etc these books help us in bringing imaginary power in us . In TV only some points are explained and sometimes we cant remember it easily but in books if we forget anything...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg273350_arg135637", "native_pair": "arg273350_arg135637", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imagination and creativity as they have to imagine things in the book for themselves. <br/> I am not completely against TV but I do bel...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg223675_arg135553", "native_pair": "arg223675_arg135553", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books will be always great whatever the new technological developments emerges books has its fixed place in every humans heart", "Books r like cool! TV is not! Books are for nerds, Tv is for weirdos, I think Black ops is better! ROFL!" ]
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135702_arg161579", "native_pair": "arg135702_arg161579", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "All TV shows are written down as scripts (a form of book) first...", "When you read a book you economize your money. I would like to mention that when you read a book, you do not need to buy any devices for reading and it is not necessary to use electricity." ]
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg136716_arg213296", "native_pair": "arg136716_arg213296", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books will be always great whatever the new technological developments emerges books has its fixed place in every humans heart", "Books are better than TV because books have each and every detail briefly . we get to read books like story books , fairy tales, ghost stories etc these books help us in bringing imag...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135702_arg273350", "native_pair": "arg135702_arg273350", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest, East of Eden, Nabokov's Lolita, 1984, Martian Chronicles - I could go on and on. For real. There's very little that beats the world described in books.", "Books r like cool! TV is not! Books are for nerds, Tv is for weirdos, I think Black ops is better! ROFL!" ]
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135648_arg161579", "native_pair": "arg135648_arg161579", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I thick that book are better than TV is it is better i can put you in a whole norther wold and it is educational", "Books offer improvement with grammar and spelling skills. Plus it's more creative. With TV everything is done for you. With books you can imagine the characters looks and the setting with your own ...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg317750_arg159445", "native_pair": "arg317750_arg159445", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imagination and creativity as they have to imagine things in the book for themselves. <br/> I am not completely against TV but I do bel...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg223675_arg161579", "native_pair": "arg223675_arg161579", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books offer improvement with grammar and spelling skills. Plus it's more creative. With TV everything is done for you. With books you can imagine the characters looks and the setting with your own little creativity in it. <br/> Plus you can take books anywhere and everywhere without disrupting anyone.", "books a...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg159445_arg569496", "native_pair": "arg159445_arg569496", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books are better than TV because TV can make you blind. your eyes can also hurt alot if you watch to much.", "When you read a book you economize your money. I would like to mention that when you read a book, you do not need to buy any devices for reading and it is not necessary to use electricity." ]
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg663779_arg213296", "native_pair": "arg663779_arg213296", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "1. Books don't ruin your eyes like TV. does. <br/> 2. Books allow your brain to imagine rather than doing it for you. <br/> 3. Reading books a lot can help you with spelling. <br/> 4. Reading books a lot can help you write better. <br/> 5. Reading books teaches you to read. Watching TV. doesn't", "TV is terrible...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg585714_arg135637", "native_pair": "arg585714_arg135637", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "While there are benifits to TV, i think books are better overal for learning as they require more focus.", "If those who have actually read a book, then there is really no debate." ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg315568_arg135650", "native_pair": "arg315568_arg135650", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Well, Books is better than T.V. because T.V. makes you eyes bad is kills imagination dead! Read 'Television' by Roald Dhal you'll know it all!!! :) :) :) :)", "Books offer improvement with grammar and spelling skills. Plus it's more creative. With TV everything is done for you. With books you can imagine the cha...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213294_arg159445", "native_pair": "arg213294_arg159445", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books are better than TV because most of the TV kids watch add influences to them which are not good and most parents don't care what there children watch and I thank book are better because you learn more from books.", "books are always better than tv coz. books give more knowledge than tv does." ]
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg569496_arg135560", "native_pair": "arg569496_arg135560", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I thick that book are better than TV is it is better i can put you in a whole norther wold and it is educational", "books make you more intelligent. they can also say what people are thinking." ]
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg317750_arg135553", "native_pair": "arg317750_arg135553", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books are always better than tv coz. books give more knowledge than tv does.", "because its better for young kids that have to do school work and its healthier for their eyes. When kids need to do their homework they need to do more reading than watching tv. :-)" ]
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135560_arg339484", "native_pair": "arg135560_arg339484", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books is well better than tv because it is cheaper to buy a book <br/> if you wanted to buy a tv it would be really dear and you have to buy a tv licence <br/> books can help you learn <br/> a lot of the stuff on tv is either violent or not right for kids <br/> so books are well better", "because its better for ...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213472_arg339484", "native_pair": "arg213472_arg339484", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imagination and creativity as they have to imagine things in the book for themselves. <br/> I am not completely against TV but I do bel...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg223675_arg136716", "native_pair": "arg223675_arg136716", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest, East of Eden, Nabokov's Lolita, 1984, Martian Chronicles - I could go on and on. For real. There's very little that beats the world described in books.", "I say books are better because It has you use your Imagination so the more you read the more your Imagination improves and It ...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135648_arg218503", "native_pair": "arg135648_arg218503", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "because its better for young kids that have to do school work and its healthier for their eyes. When kids need to do their homework they need to do more reading than watching tv. :-)", "I thick that book are better than TV is it is better i can put you in a whole norther wold and it is educational" ]
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Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books is well better than tv because it is cheaper to buy a book <br/> if you wanted to buy a tv it would be really dear and you have to buy a tv licence <br/> books can help you learn <br/> a lot of the stuff on tv is either violent or not right for kids <br/> so books are well better", "One Flew over the Cucko...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213472_arg135648", "native_pair": "arg213472_arg135648", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "because its better for young kids that have to do school work and its healthier for their eyes. When kids need to do their homework they need to do more reading than watching tv. :-)", "books are better than TV because most of the TV kids watch add influences to them which are not good and most parents don't car...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg339484_arg569496", "native_pair": "arg339484_arg569496", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books are better than TV because TV can make you blind. your eyes can also hurt alot if you watch to much.", "While there are benifits to TV, i think books are better overal for learning as they require more focus." ]
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg663779_arg315568", "native_pair": "arg663779_arg315568", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "TV is terrible. Except for Spongebob maybe. That's an alright show. Still, the majority of television is awful. So I'd have to say books based on that.", "books are better than TV because most of the TV kids watch add influences to them which are not good and most parents don't care what there children watch and...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135637_arg569496", "native_pair": "arg135637_arg569496", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books offer improvement with grammar and spelling skills. Plus it's more creative. With TV everything is done for you. With books you can imagine the characters looks and the setting with your own little creativity in it. <br/> Plus you can take books anywhere and everywhere without disrupting anyone.", "Books w...
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{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg159445_arg135702", "native_pair": "arg159445_arg135702", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "1. Books don't ruin your eyes like TV. does. <br/> 2. Books allow your brain to imagine rather than doing it for you. <br/> 3. Reading books a lot can help you with spelling. <br/> 4. Reading books a lot can help you write better. <br/> 5. Reading books teaches you to read. Watching TV. doesn't", "Well, Books is...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg585714_arg213294", "native_pair": "arg585714_arg213294", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imagination and creativity as they have to imagine things in the book for themselves. <br/> I am not completely against TV but I do bel...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg223675_arg497712", "native_pair": "arg223675_arg497712", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "because its better for young kids that have to do school work and its healthier for their eyes. When kids need to do their homework they need to do more reading than watching tv. :-)", "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they tak...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg339484_arg213555", "native_pair": "arg339484_arg213555", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books are better than TV because books have each and every detail briefly . we get to read books like story books , fairy tales, ghost stories etc these books help us in bringing imaginary power in us . In TV only some points are explained and sometimes we cant remember it easily but in books if we forget anything...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg273350_arg135647", "native_pair": "arg273350_arg135647", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Well, Books is better than T.V. because T.V. makes you eyes bad is kills imagination dead! Read 'Television' by Roald Dhal you'll know it all!!! :) :) :) :)", "books even reduce our electricity bills! which uses much of our spending money" ]
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213294_arg497712", "native_pair": "arg213294_arg497712", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books are better than TV because most of the TV kids watch add influences to them which are not good and most parents don't care what there children watch and I thank book are better because you learn more from books.", "books even reduce our electricity bills! which uses much of our spending money" ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg569496_arg497712", "native_pair": "arg569496_arg497712", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "because its better for young kids that have to do school work and its healthier for their eyes. When kids need to do their homework they need to do more reading than watching tv. :-)", "books are better than TV because TV can make you blind. your eyes can also hurt alot if you watch to much." ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg339484_arg663779", "native_pair": "arg339484_arg663779", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imagination and creativity as they have to imagine things in the book for themselves. <br/> I am not completely against TV but I do bel...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg223675_arg213472", "native_pair": "arg223675_arg213472", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "because its better for young kids that have to do school work and its healthier for their eyes. When kids need to do their homework they need to do more reading than watching tv. :-)", "Books will be always great whatever the new technological developments emerges books has its fixed place in every humans heart"...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg339484_arg135702", "native_pair": "arg339484_arg135702", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Television is almost the exact same thing as books, the only difference is, you actually have to move your eyes for books", "I say books are better because It has you use your Imagination so the more you read the more your Imagination improves and It helps you to Improve reading, grammar, and it improves your wr...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135647_arg218503", "native_pair": "arg135647_arg218503", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "because its better for young kids that have to do school work and its healthier for their eyes. When kids need to do their homework they need to do more reading than watching tv. :-)", "I say books are better because It has you use your Imagination so the more you read the more your Imagination improves and It h...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg339484_arg218503", "native_pair": "arg339484_arg218503", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "While there are benifits to TV, i think books are better overal for learning as they require more focus.", "I thick that book are better than TV is it is better i can put you in a whole norther wold and it is educational" ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg315568_arg317750", "native_pair": "arg315568_arg317750", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books will be always great whatever the new technological developments emerges books has its fixed place in every humans heart", "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones ima...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135702_arg223675", "native_pair": "arg135702_arg223675", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Have any of you noticed that those who are against books are the ones who have terrible arguments. Like that person who just said TV is awesome with many exclamation marks and in capitals. That clearly proves that books are much better than TV because it TV rots the brain.", "Books r like cool! TV is not! Books ...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg345719_arg161579", "native_pair": "arg345719_arg161579", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "All TV shows are written down as scripts (a form of book) first...", "1. Books don't ruin your eyes like TV. does. <br/> 2. Books allow your brain to imagine rather than doing it for you. <br/> 3. Reading books a lot can help you with spelling. <br/> 4. Reading books a lot can help you write better. <br/> 5. Rea...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg136716_arg585714", "native_pair": "arg136716_arg585714", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books are better than TV because books have each and every detail briefly . we get to read books like story books , fairy tales, ghost stories etc these books help us in bringing imaginary power in us . In TV only some points are explained and sometimes we cant remember it easily but in books if we forget anything...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg273350_arg135553", "native_pair": "arg273350_arg135553", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they take the readers to mystical places, paradise, and even the kitchen sink. They change your perspective on life and often give the reader a sense of relativity. Television is like a drug. It's...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213555_arg135702", "native_pair": "arg213555_arg135702", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "When you read a book you economize your money. I would like to mention that when you read a book, you do not need to buy any devices for reading and it is not necessary to use electricity.", "books are always better than tv coz. books give more knowledge than tv does." ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213296_arg135560", "native_pair": "arg213296_arg135560", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "While there are benifits to TV, i think books are better overal for learning as they require more focus.", "1. Books don't ruin your eyes like TV. does. <br/> 2. Books allow your brain to imagine rather than doing it for you. <br/> 3. Reading books a lot can help you with spelling. <br/> 4. Reading books a lot c...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg315568_arg585714", "native_pair": "arg315568_arg585714", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they take the readers to mystical places, paradise, and even the kitchen sink. They change your perspective on life and often give the reader a sense of relativity. Television is like a drug. It's...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213555_arg345719", "native_pair": "arg213555_arg345719", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "When you read a book you economize your money. I would like to mention that when you read a book, you do not need to buy any devices for reading and it is not necessary to use electricity.", "Books offer improvement with grammar and spelling skills. Plus it's more creative. With TV everything is done for you. Wi...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213296_arg159445", "native_pair": "arg213296_arg159445", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books will be always great whatever the new technological developments emerges books has its fixed place in every humans heart", "TV is terrible. Except for Spongebob maybe. That's an alright show. Still, the majority of television is awful. So I'd have to say books based on that." ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135702_arg135637", "native_pair": "arg135702_arg135637", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "When you read a book you economize your money. I would like to mention that when you read a book, you do not need to buy any devices for reading and it is not necessary to use electricity.", "I thick that book are better than TV is it is better i can put you in a whole norther wold and it is educational" ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213296_arg317750", "native_pair": "arg213296_arg317750", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I thick that book are better than TV is it is better i can put you in a whole norther wold and it is educational", "Books will be always great whatever the new technological developments emerges books has its fixed place in every humans heart" ]
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg317750_arg135702", "native_pair": "arg317750_arg135702", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books will be always great whatever the new technological developments emerges books has its fixed place in every humans heart", "While there are benifits to TV, i think books are better overal for learning as they require more focus." ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135702_arg315568", "native_pair": "arg135702_arg315568", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest, East of Eden, Nabokov's Lolita, 1984, Martian Chronicles - I could go on and on. For real. There's very little that beats the world described in books.", "books make you more intelligent. they can also say what people are thinking." ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135648_arg135553", "native_pair": "arg135648_arg135553", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books enlighten the soul. Books don't destroy the morals of children. Books throw the mind into a series of questions, they take the readers to mystical places, paradise, and even the kitchen sink. They change your perspective on life and often give the reader a sense of relativity. Television is like a drug. It's...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213555_arg569496", "native_pair": "arg213555_arg569496", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books are better than TV because most of the TV kids watch add influences to them which are not good and most parents don't care what there children watch and I thank book are better because you learn more from books.", "books make you more intelligent. they can also say what people are thinking." ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg569496_arg135553", "native_pair": "arg569496_arg135553", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "If those who have actually read a book, then there is really no debate.", "I say books are better because It has you use your Imagination so the more you read the more your Imagination improves and It helps you to Improve reading, grammar, and it improves your writing skills!!! <br/> Also I want to say I HATE co...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135650_arg218503", "native_pair": "arg135650_arg218503", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "1. Books don't ruin your eyes like TV. does. <br/> 2. Books allow your brain to imagine rather than doing it for you. <br/> 3. Reading books a lot can help you with spelling. <br/> 4. Reading books a lot can help you write better. <br/> 5. Reading books teaches you to read. Watching TV. doesn't", "books are bett...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg585714_arg569496", "native_pair": "arg585714_arg569496", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "If those who have actually read a book, then there is really no debate.", "Books will be always great whatever the new technological developments emerges books has its fixed place in every humans heart" ]
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135650_arg135702", "native_pair": "arg135650_arg135702", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "some ppl cant read is absolutely idiotic to say <br/> the ppl who cant read wud always run away frm dem <br/> bt even den B for books nd B for best <br/> so books r da best <br/> i cant sleep if i wont read a chapter frm any novel each day <br/> bt actually sometimes i feel reading books all day becomes boring (in...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135922_arg135650", "native_pair": "arg135922_arg135650", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Have any of you noticed that those who are against books are the ones who have terrible arguments. Like that person who just said TV is awesome with many exclamation marks and in capitals. That clearly proves that books are much better than TV because it TV rots the brain.", "I say books are better because It ha...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg345719_arg218503", "native_pair": "arg345719_arg218503", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books even reduce our electricity bills! which uses much of our spending money", "TV is terrible. Except for Spongebob maybe. That's an alright show. Still, the majority of television is awful. So I'd have to say books based on that." ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg497712_arg135637", "native_pair": "arg497712_arg135637", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books r like cool! TV is not! Books are for nerds, Tv is for weirdos, I think Black ops is better! ROFL!", "books even reduce our electricity bills! which uses much of our spending money" ]
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg161579_arg497712", "native_pair": "arg161579_arg497712", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I thick that book are better than TV is it is better i can put you in a whole norther wold and it is educational", "I say books are better because It has you use your Imagination so the more you read the more your Imagination improves and It helps you to Improve reading, grammar, and it improves your writing ski...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg317750_arg218503", "native_pair": "arg317750_arg218503", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books are always better than tv coz. books give more knowledge than tv does.", "While there are benifits to TV, i think books are better overal for learning as they require more focus." ]
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135560_arg315568", "native_pair": "arg135560_arg315568", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books even reduce our electricity bills! which uses much of our spending money", "When you read a book you economize your money. I would like to mention that when you read a book, you do not need to buy any devices for reading and it is not necessary to use electricity." ]
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg497712_arg213296", "native_pair": "arg497712_arg213296", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "TV is terrible. Except for Spongebob maybe. That's an alright show. Still, the majority of television is awful. So I'd have to say books based on that.", "One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest, East of Eden, Nabokov's Lolita, 1984, Martian Chronicles - I could go on and on. For real. There's very little that beats the ...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135637_arg135648", "native_pair": "arg135637_arg135648", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Television is almost the exact same thing as books, the only difference is, you actually have to move your eyes for books", "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imaginat...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135647_arg223675", "native_pair": "arg135647_arg223675", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books will be always great whatever the new technological developments emerges books has its fixed place in every humans heart", "books are better than TV because most of the TV kids watch add influences to them which are not good and most parents don't care what there children watch and I thank book are better ...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135702_arg569496", "native_pair": "arg135702_arg569496", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books is well better than tv because it is cheaper to buy a book <br/> if you wanted to buy a tv it would be really dear and you have to buy a tv licence <br/> books can help you learn <br/> a lot of the stuff on tv is either violent or not right for kids <br/> so books are well better", "TV is terrible. Except ...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213472_arg135637", "native_pair": "arg213472_arg135637", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest, East of Eden, Nabokov's Lolita, 1984, Martian Chronicles - I could go on and on. For real. There's very little that beats the world described in books.", "books even reduce our electricity bills! which uses much of our spending money" ]
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135648_arg497712", "native_pair": "arg135648_arg497712", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books are better than TV because TV can make you blind. your eyes can also hurt alot if you watch to much.", "books are better than TV because most of the TV kids watch add influences to them which are not good and most parents don't care what there children watch and I thank book are better because you learn mo...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg663779_arg569496", "native_pair": "arg663779_arg569496", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Television is almost the exact same thing as books, the only difference is, you actually have to move your eyes for books", "some ppl cant read is absolutely idiotic to say <br/> the ppl who cant read wud always run away frm dem <br/> bt even den B for books nd B for best <br/> so books r da best <br/> i cant sl...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135647_arg135922", "native_pair": "arg135647_arg135922", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest, East of Eden, Nabokov's Lolita, 1984, Martian Chronicles - I could go on and on. For real. There's very little that beats the world described in books.", "When you read a book you economize your money. I would like to mention that when you read a book, you do not need to buy any d...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg135648_arg213296", "native_pair": "arg135648_arg213296", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "Books offer improvement with grammar and spelling skills. Plus it's more creative. With TV everything is done for you. With books you can imagine the characters looks and the setting with your own little creativity in it. <br/> Plus you can take books anywhere and everywhere without disrupting anyone.", "All TV ...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg159445_arg136716", "native_pair": "arg159445_arg136716", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I love books, I love getting lost in them. They also improve your literature (so my English teacher said :P)", "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imagination and creat...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg345723_arg223675", "native_pair": "arg345723_arg223675", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "because its better for young kids that have to do school work and its healthier for their eyes. When kids need to do their homework they need to do more reading than watching tv. :-)", "some ppl cant read is absolutely idiotic to say <br/> the ppl who cant read wud always run away frm dem <br/> bt even den B for...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg339484_arg135922", "native_pair": "arg339484_arg135922", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "I think books are better as TV can cause obesity as many people just sit infront of it, it has been proven to cause violence and it reduces learning. Also, books increase someones imagination and creativity as they have to imagine things in the book for themselves. <br/> I am not completely against TV but I do bel...
1
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg223675_arg213555", "native_pair": "arg223675_arg213555", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}
Debate topic: tv is better than books
[ "books is well better than tv because it is cheaper to buy a book <br/> if you wanted to buy a tv it would be really dear and you have to buy a tv licence <br/> books can help you learn <br/> a lot of the stuff on tv is either violent or not right for kids <br/> so books are well better", "Well, Books is better t...
0
{"id": "tv-is-better-than-books_books:arg213472_arg213294", "native_pair": "arg213472_arg213294", "split_group_id": "tv-is-better-than-books"}