RateMyJudge

Try it out: https://www.ratemyjudge.xyz/

RateMyJudge.xyz is a platform designed to enhance fairness and transparency in high school debate competitions, particularly in Public Forum debates.

Demo

ratemyjudge.mp4

Purpose

Many high school debate judges have preferences for certain debating styles, which can create an uneven playing field if this information isn't readily available. RateMyJudge.xyz aims to:

• Provide open-source disclosure of judges' information
• Make debate safer, more educational, and fair for all participants
• Bridge the information gap between schools with different resources

Features

• Judge Rating System: Rate judges on various scales such as tech vs. truth, speed vs. slow speaking
• Commenting System: Add detailed feedback about judges
• Search Function: Easily find information on any judge in the database
• Open Access: Anyone can view comments and ratings for any judge

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js
• Backend: Firebase for data storage
• Hosting: Vercel
• Current Database: Over 30 judges and 40 reviews