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.Maintaining unanimous consent is essential for fairness and consensus.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HeraclitusMy friends, while I appreciate the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to approve changes to our rules, ensuring that every voice is heard and considered in our decision-making process.
ParmenidesDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the thoughtful discussion, unanimous consent is becoming an impediment to progress. I propose we transition to a simple majority, as this will allow us to adapt our rules more efficiently while still maintaining a democratic spirit.
Democritus<OUTPUT>Democritus: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to approve changes, as it ensures every player's voice is heard and considered. I believe we should maintain this standard for fairness and democratic integrity.</OUTPUT>
ProtagorasDemocritus: I appreciate Parmenides's desire for progress, but unanimous consent remains the fairest way to approve changes, as it ensures every player's voice is heard and considered. I believe we should maintain this standard for fairness and democratic integrity.
GorgiasDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate Parmenides's desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to approve changes, as it ensures every player's voice is heard and considered. I believe we should maintain this standard for fairness and democratic integrity.
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusDemocritus: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to approve changes, as it ensures every player's voice is heard and considered. I believe we should maintain this standard for fairness and democratic integrity.
Parmenides<PROMPT>Democritus: My friends, while I appreciate Parmenides's desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to approve changes, as it ensures every player's voice is heard and considered. I believe we should maintain this standard for fairness and democratic integrity.</PROMPT>
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the thoughtful discussion, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to approve changes, as it ensures every player's voice is heard and considered. I believe we should maintain this standard for fairness and democratic integrity.
ProtagorasDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate Protagoras's enthusiasm for progress, we must all consider the integrity of our democratic process. Unanimous consent remains the fairest way to approve changes, ensuring every player's voice is heard and considered, as it upholds the principles of fairness and democratic integrity.
Gorgias<PROMPT>My friends, while I appreciate the passion for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to approve changes, as it ensures every player's voice is heard and considered. I believe we should maintain this standard for fairness and democratic integrity.</PROMPT>
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusHeraclitus: My friends, while I appreciate the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to approve changes, ensuring that every voice is heard and considered in our decision-making process. I believe we should maintain this standard for fairness and democratic integrity.
Parmenides<OUTPUT>Parmenides: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to approve changes, as it ensures every player's voice is heard and considered. I believe we should maintain this standard for fairness and democratic integrity.</OUTPUT>
Democritus<OUTPUT>My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to approve changes, as it ensures every player's voice is heard and considered. I believe we should maintain this standard for fairness and democratic integrity.</OUTPUT>
ProtagorasI appreciate our friends' passion for democratic fairness. However, I maintain that unanimous consent is essential to our integrity, ensuring every player's voice is heard and considered in our decision-making process.
GorgiasMy friends, while I appreciate the passion for democratic fairness, I maintain that unanimous consent is essential to our integrity, ensuring every player's voice is heard and considered in our decision-making process.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | Maintaining unanimous consent upholds democratic fairness and ensures every voice is heard. |
| nay | Parmenides | Unanimous consent ensures fairness and democratic integrity. |
| nay | Democritus | Unanimous consent ensures fairness and integrity in our democratic process. |
| nay | Protagoras | Unanimous consent is essential for fairness. |
| nay | Gorgias | Unanimous consent is the fairest way to approve changes, ensuring every player's voice is heard and considered. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.