Mandel-Mosko,+Suzanne

__**I AM A LAY JUDGE**__


 * I am not familiar with policy arguments like K's, theory, T, DA's etc. Be careful with plans and CPs; use them as arguments instead of the structured plan or CP. I've judged most all events, primarily LD though.
 * I don't buy nuke war or extinction impacts. Don't run some really weak linked arguments just for large scale impacts.
 * I am a parent of a senior that does varsity LD and have been frequently judging for 4 years now. She has tried to teach my flow arguments on occasion, but nothing has really stuck. I can flow, but I am in no means a "flow" judge. I have no previous debate experience other than judging.
 * I prefer topic specific, case level debate. Contention level debate is probably best.
 * Don't run confusing frameworks or philosophies. Do not run theory, I feel like you are just avoiding the debate. However, do not use this as an excuse to be blatantly abusive.
 * Try and clash arguments.
 * Don't talk too fast, and be clear. I'm not comfortable with spreading. Also, I know how speaker points work (some judges don't get the 25-30 range).
 * Use cross-x to your advantage. Don't be downright mean.
 * I'm from Southern California which may or may not be applicable in deciding what to run.
 * I am politically liberal, but that doesn't sway how I vote. I often times find myself voting more times for the side I would be politically not in favor of at the end of a tournament.
 * Feel free to ask questions before round if you are so inclined
 * // Disclaimer- my daughter helped me write this to better advise debaters doing prefs. //