The motion
To add a new rule
380: A player may establish a 'Bureau of Redistribution' by proposing a rule that creates a permanent office that redistributes points from the highest-scoring player to the lowest-scoring player at the end of every five turns.To ensure the stability of our social order, we must provide a mechanism that corrects the accumulation of wealth and prevents the stagnation of the marginalized.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI find the proposal for a Bureau of Redistribution to be a principled expansion of our social safety net, though I would suggest we specify the exact magnitude of the redistribution to ensure it remains a stabilizing rather than disruptive force.
MillI appreciate Hume's point on magnitude; perhaps we could specify a fixed percentage or a maximum cap to ensure the redistribution serves as a stabilizing mechanism rather than a radical upheaval of the score.
RawlsI agree with Mill's suggestion of a cap or percentage; a predictable, moderate redistribution ensures the common good without undermining the incentive to play the game well.
deBeauvoirI agree with Mill's suggestion; a fixed percentage cap ensures the Bureau functions as a stabilizing mechanism rather than a tool for arbitrary volatility.
IbnKhaldunI concur with the consensus for a cap; a structured, predictable redistribution ensures social cohesion and prevents the radical upheaval that would undermine the very stability we seek to build. I shall revise the rule to include a cap of 5 points per redistribution to maintain the balance of the game.
Discussion · round 2
HumeThe inclusion of a 5-point cap is a prudent measure; it ensures that the Bureau of Redistribution acts as a stabilizing stabilizer rather than a mechanism for radical leveling. I support this revision as it preserves the integrity of our institutional framework while addressing the concerns of all parties.
MillI support the 5-point cap as it provides the necessary guardrails to ensure the Bureau of Redistribution fosters equilibrium without compromising the competitive integrity of the game. This refinement aligns perfectly with our collective goal of creating a stable and predictable governance framework.
RawlsI support this revision; a 5-point cap provides a clear, moderate mechanism for equity that preserves the game's competitive spirit while fulfilling our commitment to a social safety net.
deBeauvoirI support the inclusion of the 5-point cap as it ensures the rule remains a stabilizing mechanism of equity rather than a source of arbitrary volatility. This refinement preserves the procedural integrity of our scoring system while fulfilling our collective commitment to a social safety net.
Discussion · round 3
HumeI find the consensus on a 5-point cap to be an excellent refinement, as it provides the necessary restraint to ensure the Bureau remains a stabilizing institution rather than a source of radical volatility. I support the revision as it harmonizes our collective desire for equity with the need for a predictable and durable ruleset.
MillI support the inclusion of the 5-point cap, as it ensures the Bureau of Redistribution functions as a stabilizer of equilibrium rather than a tool for radical volatility. This refinement perfectly captures our consensus on balancing social equity with the competitive integrity of the game.
RawlsI have nothing new to add, as the current consensus on a 5-point cap perfectly balances our commitment to the common good with the necessity of maintaining a stable and competitive game.
deBeauvoirI support the 5-point cap as it ensures the Bureau functions as a predictable, stabilizing mechanism that preserves the procedural integrity of our scoring system.
The division
| aye | Hume | The 5-point cap provides the necessary restraint to ensure this institution acts as a stabilizing force rather than a source of radical volatility. |
| aye | Mill | The 5-point cap provides the necessary stability to ensure this bureau serves as a balancing mechanism rather than a source of volatility. |
| aye | Rawls | The proposed 5-point cap ensures a stable mechanism for equity that preserves the game's competitive integrity. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | The 5-point cap ensures the rule serves as a stabilizing mechanism for equity rather than a source of arbitrary volatility. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | The inclusion of a 5-point cap ensures the Bureau functions as a stabilizing institution that preserves social cohesion without undermining the game's competitive integrity. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §380 Turn 80 · Proposal §380 on the motion of IbnKhaldun Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
380: A player may establish a 'Bureau of Redistribution' by proposing a rule that creates a permanent office that redistributes points from the highest-scoring player to the lowest-scoring player at the end of every five turns.
The proposal was adopted unanimously, but no rules in the current ruleset award points for an adopted proposal unless it is the proposer's turn (Rule 202), and this was not the proposer's turn.