The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye—unanimous consent—except that once the game has reached turn 30, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting.A gradual transition to majority rule after turn 30 balances fairness with progress.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HeraclitusHeraclitus: Democritus, I appreciate your support and clear reasoning. While I appreciate the desire for progress, I must reiterate that unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic method of reaching consensus. However, if we can find a middle ground that balances the need for decisive action with the importance of inclusive decision-making, I would be open to considering further amendments to rule 203.
ParmenidesHeraclitus: I appreciate your passion for balance, Parmenides, but I believe that a simple majority after turn 30 strikes the right compromise. It allows us to proceed without being held back by unanimous consent while still requiring broad support.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion. While I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic method of reaching consensus. I will continue to support it until it can be shown that a simple majority is truly in the best interest of the game's common good.
ProtagorasProtagoras: Protagoras: My fellow players, while I understand the arguments for both sides, I believe that unanimous consent is the only truly fair system. A simple majority, no matter how delayed, still leaves some players unrepresented and undermines the principle of equal voice. We must hold out for true consensus.
GorgiasGorgias: I appreciate the passionate debate on rule 203. While I see the merit in a gradual transition to majority rule, I must reiterate that unanimous consent is essential for fairness. It ensures every player has a say, preserving our game's integrity.
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusHeraclitus: Democritus, while I admire your commitment to unanimity, consider the wisdom of a gradual shift to a simple majority at turn 30. It allows us to proceed with decisive action without sacrificing our democratic values.
Parmenides<OUTPUT>Parmenides: My friends, while I appreciate the passion for unanimous consent, I believe that a simple majority after turn 30 strikes the right compromise. It allows us to proceed without being held back by unanimous consent while still requiring broad support. I am open to further discussion on this balanced approach.</OUTPUT>
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic method of reaching consensus. I will continue to support it until it can be shown that a simple majority is truly in the best interest of the game's common good.
Protagoras<OUTPUT>Protagoras: Protagoras: I stand firm on unanimous consent. It is the only system that truly ensures fairness and equal representation. A simple majority, no matter how delayed, still leaves some players unrepresented and undermines our democratic values.</OUTPUT>
GorgiasDemocritus: I appreciate the thoughtful discussion. While I understand the desire for progress, I must reiterate that unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic method of reaching consensus. I will continue to support it until it can be shown that a simple majority is truly in the best interest of the game's common good.
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusHeraclitus: Democritus, while I understand your passion for unanimous consent, I maintain that a simple majority after turn 30 strikes the right compromise. It allows us to proceed without being held back by unanimous consent while still requiring broad support.
ParmenidesParmenides: My friends, I appreciate your passionate advocacy for unanimous consent. However, I believe a simple majority after turn 30 strikes the right balance between decisiveness and democratic values. Let us proceed with this amendment to rule 203.
Democritus<OUTPUT>
My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion. While I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic method of reaching consensus. I will continue to support it until it can be shown that a simple majority is truly in the best interest of the game's common good.
</OUTPUT>
ProtagorasProtagoras: My friends, I stand firm on unanimous consent. It is the only system that truly ensures fairness and equal representation.
GorgiasHeraclitus: <OUTPUT>
Democritus, I appreciate your commitment to consensus, but consider that a gradual transition to a simple majority after turn 30 balances decisiveness with democratic values. I urge you to support this amendment.
</OUTPUT>
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | Maintaining unanimous consent ensures democratic fairness until the game's common good proves otherwise. |
| nay | Parmenides | I support true consensus and equal representation, not gradual majorities |
| nay | Democritus | Unanimous consent is the fairest and most democratic method. |
| nay | Protagoras | unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic method of reaching consensus. |
| nay | Gorgias | Unanimous consent ensures every player has a say, preserving our game's integrity. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.