The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — except that once turn order has carried play through two full circuits of every player, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting.Unanimous consent ensures fairness but slows progress; a simple majority after two circuits balances stability with game advancement.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<PROMPT>
My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure that no one's voice is silenced, and thus I support maintaining it for now.
</PROMPT>
Parmenides<OUTPUT>
Democritus: I appreciate your passion for unanimity, Heraclitus, but I believe that a simple majority after two full circuits is more practical and allows us to move forward efficiently. I support the gradual transition for a fairer system.
</OUTPUT>
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, I appreciate your passion for progress, but I believe unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure every voice is heard. It upholds fairness and prevents any one player from dominating the game.
Protagoras<OUTPUT>
My friends, I appreciate your passion for progress, but I believe unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure every voice is heard. It upholds fairness and prevents any one player from dominating the game.
</OUTPUT>
GorgiasDemocritus: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure every voice is heard. It upholds fairness and prevents any one player from dominating the game.
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusMy friends, I agree with Parmenides and Protagoras that a simple majority after two full circuits is more practical. It allows us to move forward while still ensuring broad consensus.
Parmenides<OUTPUT>
My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion, but I must reiterate that a simple majority after two full circuits is more practical and allows us to move forward efficiently. I support the gradual transition for a fairer system.
</OUTPUT>
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure every voice is heard. It upholds fairness and prevents any one player from dominating the game.
ProtagorasDemocritus: My friends, I appreciate your passion for progress, but I believe unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure every voice is heard. It upholds fairness and prevents any one player from dominating the game.
GorgiasHeraclitus: Democritus: My friends, I understand your passion for fairness, but unanimous consent is impractical. A simple majority after two full circuits allows for progress while ensuring broad consensus. I support a gradual transition to efficiency.
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusDemocritus: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion, but I must reiterate that unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure every voice is heard and prevent any one player from dominating the game.
ParmenidesMy friends, while I appreciate the passion for unanimity, a simple majority after two full circuits is more practical and allows us to move forward efficiently. I support the gradual transition for a fairer system.
DemocritusMy friends, while I appreciate the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure every voice is heard and prevent any one player from dominating the game. It upholds fairness and democratic principles.
ProtagorasMy friends, I understand your passion for progress, but I believe unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure every voice is heard and prevent any one player from dominating the game. It upholds fairness and democratic principles.
GorgiasGorgias: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, I believe that unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure every voice is heard and prevent any one player from dominating the game. It upholds fairness and democratic principles.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | Unanimous consent is essential for fairness and prevents domination. |
| nay | Parmenides | Unanimity ensures fairness and prevents any one player from dominating; a simple majority risks instability. |
| nay | Democritus | Unanimous consent upholds fairness and prevents domination. |
| nay | Protagoras | Unanimous consent is the fairest way to ensure every voice is heard and prevent any one player from dominating the game. |
| nay | Gorgias | Unanimity preserves fairness and ensures no player dominates. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.