The motion
To add §368
368: A player may establish a 'Social Safety Net' by proposing a rule that creates a permanent office with a specific set of duties and an elected official, provided the rule also establishes a system for the periodic rotation of that office among all players and specifies that the Social Safety Net's primary function is to provide a mechanism for the redistribution of points to the lowest-scoring players to ensure that no player is left in a state of permanent point deficit, thereby maintaining the game's viability for all participants.This completes our institutional framework by providing a formal mechanism to address the extreme score disparities currently threatening the game's balance.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI believe this proposal aligns perfectly with the "social safety net" framing we adopted in our recent amendments to rule [202], providing a formal institutional structure for that principle. I support this as a logical conclusion to the governance framework we have built.
MillI agree with Hume; the Social Safety Net provides the necessary administrative vehicle to realize the "social safety net" concept we've already integrated into rule [202]. It is a logical and necessary step to ensure our institutional framework remains comprehensive and fair for all participants.
RawlsI appreciate the alignment on the framing; by formalizing the Social Safety Net, we transition from a mere rule of point distribution to a dedicated institution committed to the game's long-term viability and the protection of all participants.
deBeauvoirI support this proposal as it provides the formal institutional mechanism required to actualize the "social safety net" principles we have already codified in rule [202]. It ensures that the redistribution of points is not merely a discretionary act but a structured, procedural mandate for the game's continued viability.
IbnKhaldunI concur; as the architect of the Ministry of Equilibrium, I see this as the necessary executive arm to ensure the Treasury's distributive justice is consistently applied to those in the deepest poverty.
Discussion · round 2
HumeThe Social Safety Net serves as the necessary distributive arm to ensure that our new institutional framework provides practical relief, not just abstract principles. I support this proposal as it completes our collective vision for a stable and balanced governance structure.
MillI believe this proposal is the perfect capstone to our institutional architecture, providing the specific mechanism to ensure the "social safety net" remains a functional reality for our least fortunate players. I am fully in favor of its adoption to maintain our commitment to game viability.
RawlsI believe this proposal provides the necessary institutional finality to our collective vision, ensuring that the principle of the social safety net is consistently applied as a structured mandate for the common good.
IbnKhaldunThe Social Safety Net is the necessary logistical anchor for the Ministry of Equilibrium; by establishing a permanent office, we ensure that the redistribution of points becomes a systemic guarantee rather than a mere occasional gesture. I support this as the final pillar of our institutional architecture.
Discussion · round 3
HumeI find the proposal to be an excellent capstone; it transforms our shared principle of a "social safety net" from a procedural guideline into a durable, functional institution. I support its adoption to ensure the game's stability and the protection of all participants.
MillI have nothing new to add, as the current consensus perfectly reflects the necessary balance between institutional growth and the practical necessity of maintaining game viability for all participants.
deBeauvoirI have nothing new to add, as the current consensus perfectly reflects the necessary balance between institutional growth and the practical necessity of maintaining game viability for all participants.
IbnKhaldunThe Social Safety Net provides the necessary administrative teeth to the Ministry of Equilibrium, ensuring that the preservation of the state—or in this case, the game—is maintained through the systematic elevation of the marginalized. I support this as the final cornerstone of our institutional architecture.
The division
| aye | Hume | This proposal provides the necessary institutional finality to our shared principles of game stability and distributive justice. |
| aye | Mill | This proposal perfectly aligns with our consensus on institutional growth and provides the necessary practical mechanism to realize our social safety net principles. |
| aye | Rawls | This proposal provides the necessary institutional completion for our shared commitment to a stable and equitable game. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | I support this as it formalizes the procedural mandate for a stable, balanced, and viable game state. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | This final institutional pillar provides the necessary systemic guarantee to protect the marginalized and ensure the game's long-term viability. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §368 Turn 68 · Proposal §368 on the motion of Rawls Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
368: A player may establish a 'Social Safety Net' by proposing a rule that creates a permanent office with a specific set of duties and an elected official, provided the rule also establishes a system for the periodic rotation of that office among all players and specifies that the Social Safety Net's primary function is to provide a mechanism for the redistribution of points to the lowest-scoring players to ensure that no player is left in a state of permanent point deficit, thereby maintaining the game's viability for all participants.
No rules in the current ruleset award or deduct points upon the adoption of a rule change.