Arts & Entertainment



Should flashing billboards be put up in St.Mark's Square, Venice?

The city council of Venice are considering putting billboards up in Piazza San Marco, otherwise known as St Mark’s square, in order to raise funds for the square’s restoration. The move is controversial due to the squares historic buildings such as the Basilica and the Campanile, are bill boards ...more...

Should the murals in Belfast be replaced with more peaceful images?

Belfast is home to some of the most famous political murals in the world, with most depicting some aspect of the conflict between the loyalist and republican factions in Northern Ireland. Almost 2000 murals have been documented in Northern Ireland since the 1970s, and not all are explicitly polit...more...

Should women 'be sexy and obey men'?

A self-help guide which tells women to wear sexy clothes while cooking and cleaning as well as follow men's orders has become a hit in America.The Re-education Of The Female, by first-time author Dante Moore, advises women to follow their man's orders.Despite the chauvinist opinions, copies have ...more...

Does the Edinburgh Fringe need a re-vamp?

This year, ticket sales are down and there have been calls for radical changes to the traditions of the comedy festival. Should the organisers keep things the way they are, or bring in changes to encourage more sales?more...

Hosting the Olympics, a great British decision?

The flag has been handed to Boris, the countdown has begun. London will be the next city to host the Olympic games. But people don't seem to be very excited about the prospect, despite the success of Team GB. Why is that, surely the decision to host the Olympics is a wise one?more...

Are reality shows a confidence booster for their participants?

We love to hate reality stars and some of the criticism levelled at them can be unbelievable - particularly in online forums. But can the process be a confidence booster or will they need years of therapy afterwards?more...

A new top level domain for global good

Can introducing a new top level domain with all websites using the domain either contributing to a social/enviro fund or committing a percent of revenues to good causes help solve converging global challenges? more...

Is adding new Top Level Domains good for the future of the internet?

Is the introduction of many new web addresses ending in names such as .newyork or .travel good or bad news for the Internet's future?more...

Rugby should become the nation's sport rather than football

Rugby is a real sport filled with suspense, skill and entertainment. The football league is in fact the ‘Andrex’ league as players can not sustain any injury without becoming a complete baby and being stretchered off. Rugby players get bloody injuries, break bones andstill continue to play: somet...more...

Are singles a thing of the past?

Music singles seem to be becoming a thing of the past. The ability to buy album tracks of the likes of itunes make singles available before they are in fact released as a chart single. This means the band is going to be less likely to spend money on a big release as they could well end up spendin...more...

Celebrities who commit drug-related offences should be punished more harshly than non-celebrities.

Celebrities are everywhere in modern society, and this cannot be denied. Their antics, be it drink-driving or drug-taking, make the front pages of newspapers and are discussed on the Web. But should we punish them more harshly for drug (legal and illegal) abuse?more...

University education needs to be capped and more selective

With thousands more students graduating from university every year, Britain has more graduates than ever before, and it is becoming harder for potential employers to distinguish candidates by education alone, meaning a degree has less and less value in the workplace.more...

The teaching of Shakespeare should be compulsory.

Controversy over who he 'really' was remain to this day, but should the Bard, whoever he was, remain a compulsory part of UK children's education?more...

BitTorrent & FileSharing : Which side are you ??

The Pirate Bay, Mininova, IsoHunt. The list of such torrent sites is endless. The music and film industry call them a breeding ground for piracy. The software industry hates them. They've been raided by the police and have lawsuits pending against them. They got shut down but they came back on. A...more...

Films featuring a scene where someone is smoking should be automatically given a BBFC 18 certificate

It was recently proposed that all films that exhibit anyone smoking should be given an 18 certificate. Is this fair? Is it reasonable? Or is it ludicrous? Could the film industry potentially go up in smoke?more...

How can a city be built on rock and roll?

Which city was built on rock and roll and if this theory is at all possible just how exactly can a city be built on a music genre alone?more...

Stop the Olympic Games

‘Olympism’ is the embodiment of a Eurocentric, racist ideology upon which various Olympic hosts draw to produce a public image addressed to the rest of the world. This has been true from the first modern Olympics to the current day. Should we let this continue?more...

Violent video games, music and films are resulting in an increase of violent behaviour and crimes...

With the recent release of GTA IV, a role-playing game where players must commit crimes including homicide, car theft and drug dealing, the subject of violence in the media has been flung into the limelight again. Fingers have also been pointed at certain genres of music and films which portray v...more...

Tv licence, fair or un-fair tax?

The Tv licence is charged to every household in the Uk and monies used to fund the BBC, is this a fair method?more...

Historical artefacts should be repatriated to their country of origin.

There has been a great deal of controversy surrounding the demands for the return of certain artefacts, most prominently the Elgin Marbles, to their country of origin. In this debate we will explore the social, moral and practical arguments for and against artefact repatriation. We can discuss th...more...

Phases and Crazes are good for us

Phases and Crazes are very common in a childs life and even in adult life. Does this benefit upon our lifes?more...

Save the Music - Record shops and Music products are dying.

The record shop is dying. More and more people find their musical fill online, without stepping foot in a shop. Independent outlets are closing all the time because people are downloading music, rather than buying the physical products. We cant allow this to carry on.more...

Should the murals in Belfast be replaced with more peaceful images?

Belfast is home to some of the most famous political murals in the world, with most depicting some aspect of the conflict between the loyalist and republican factions in Northern Ireland. Almost 2000 murals have been documented in Northern Ireland since the 1970s, and not all are explicitly polit...more...

Historical artefacts should be repatriated to their country of origin.

There has been a great deal of controversy surrounding the demands for the return of certain artefacts, most prominently the Elgin Marbles, to their country of origin. In this debate we will explore the social, moral and practical arguments for and against artefact repatriation. We can discuss th...more...

Reality TV shows are an important part of popular culture today.

Big Brother, American Idol, X Factor, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here......the list of reality TV shows on our screens is endless. But do they contribute anything to our culture? Or are they mindless drivel that corrupt youngsters?more...

Should flashing billboards be put up in St.Mark's Square, Venice?

The city council of Venice are considering putting billboards up in Piazza San Marco, otherwise known as St Mark’s square, in order to raise funds for the square’s restoration. The move is controversial due to the squares historic buildings such as the Basilica and the Campanile, are bill boards ...more...

Does erotic equal pornographic?

Distinction is often made between Erotica and Pornography, although depending on the viewer they may seem one in the same. Where do we draw the line beween what is Erotic and what is ponographic?more...

The Demise of the Written Word

In a college English course titled, "Recent Popular Literature", much discussion revolved around the the belief that literature and the written word is becoming a lost art. With the rapid advances in technology, there is little room left to give books, poetry, and other forms of text. L...more...

University education needs to be capped and more selective

With thousands more students graduating from university every year, Britain has more graduates than ever before, and it is becoming harder for potential employers to distinguish candidates by education alone, meaning a degree has less and less value in the workplace.more...

Stop the Olympic Games

‘Olympism’ is the embodiment of a Eurocentric, racist ideology upon which various Olympic hosts draw to produce a public image addressed to the rest of the world. This has been true from the first modern Olympics to the current day. Should we let this continue?more...
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