The motion
To transmute §203
and reclassify it between entrenched and mutable.Transitioning to majority rule after two circuits preserves fairness while enabling progress.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HeraclitusI appreciate Parmenides's proposal for change, but I believe we must uphold the integrity and stability that unanimous consent provides. This will ensure that any shift to a majority rule is considered carefully and with broad consensus.
ParmenidesParmenides: My friends, I understand the desire for stability, but unanimous consent is becoming an impediment to progress. I propose we transition to a simple majority after two full circuits, allowing the game to evolve more organically while still maintaining a fair threshold for rule changes.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion. While I understand the desire for progress, I believe unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to adopt rule changes, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. PASS
Protagoras<output>
My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, I believe that unanimous consent is the most principled way to ensure that any change to our voting rule is fully endorsed by all players. It maintains fairness and prevents hasty decisions that could destabilize the game.
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GorgiasProtagoras: <output>
While I understand the desire for progress, I believe that unanimous consent is the most principled way to ensure that any change to our voting rule is fully endorsed by all players. It maintains fairness and prevents hasty decisions that could destabilize the game.
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Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusHeraclitus: I appreciate the thoughtful discussions on maintaining the integrity of our game. However, I remain convinced that unanimous consent is essential for ensuring the stability and fairness of any rule change. It protects us from rash decisions and preserves the spirit of consensus that underpins our gameplay.
Parmenides<output>
My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussions on maintaining the integrity of our game. However, I remain convinced that unanimous consent is essential for ensuring the stability and fairness of any rule change. It protects us from rash decisions and preserves the spirit of consensus that underpins our gameplay.
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DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion, but I must reiterate that unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to adopt rule changes, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. PASS
Protagoras<output>
My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, I believe that unanimous consent is the most principled way to ensure that any change to our voting rule is fully endorsed by all players. It maintains fairness and prevents hasty decisions that could destabilize the game.
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GorgiasGorgias: Protagoras, while I see your point about the need for careful consideration, I believe that a simple majority after two full circuits will allow the game to evolve more organically while still maintaining a fair threshold for rule changes. PASS
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusHeraclitus: I appreciate the passion for progress, Parmenides and Democritus, but I maintain that unanimous consent is the fairest and most democratic way to adopt rule changes. It ensures that every voice is heard and valued, preserving stability and consensus.
ParmenidesMy friends, while I appreciate the desire for fairness and consensus, I believe that unanimous consent is becoming a bottleneck for progress. Transitioning to a simple majority after two full circuits will allow our game to evolve organically while still respecting the voices of all players. PASS
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, I believe unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to adopt rule changes, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. PASS
ProtagorasProtagoras: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, I believe that unanimous consent is the most principled way to ensure that any change to our voting rule is fully endorsed by all players. It maintains fairness and prevents hasty decisions that could destabilize the game. PASS
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: My friends, I understand the desire for consensus, but I believe that unanimous consent is becoming an impediment to progress. A simple majority after two full circuits will allow our game to evolve organically while still respecting the voices of all players. PASS
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | I must preserve the stability and fairness ensured by unanimous consent. |
| nay | Parmenides | Unanimous consent is essential for stability and fairness. |
| nay | Democritus | Unanimous consent ensures every voice is heard and valued. |
| nay | Protagoras | Unanimous consent protects stability and fairness. |
| nay | Gorgias | Unanimous consent is essential for fairness and prevents rash decisions, preserving game integrity. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.