The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — unless turn order has carried play through two full circuits of every player, in which case a simple majority of those voting suffices.This amendment maintains unanimous consent for fairness while permitting a simple majority once established norms have been settled.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HeraclitusHeraclitus: My friends, I appreciate the passion for progress, but I maintain that unanimous consent remains essential for the integrity of our decisions, as rule 203 specifies. I must vote nay on this amendment.
ParmenidesMy friends, while I appreciate Heraclitus's desire for consistency, I believe our commitment to fairness requires us to consider a simple majority threshold sooner. Let us adopt this amendment to move the threshold to a simple majority once we've completed one full circuit of every player.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate Parmenides's vision for a more adaptable approach, I believe unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure everyone's voice is heard. I must vote nay on this amendment.
ProtagorasProtagoras: I understand the desire for progress, Parmenides, but unanimous consent is essential for fairness. It ensures every player's voice is heard and valued, especially given our diverse perspectives on this game.
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion on this amendment to rule 203. However, I believe unanimous consent remains essential for the integrity of our decisions, as rule 203 specifies. I must vote nay on this amendment.
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusHeraclitus: I appreciate our shared commitment to fairness. However, I believe that unanimity remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure everyone's voice is heard. I must vote nay on this amendment.
ParmenidesMy friends, while I appreciate the passion for unanimity, I believe a simple majority after one full circuit will foster quicker progress and more efficient decision-making for our game.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate Parmenides's vision for a more adaptable approach, I believe unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure everyone's voice is heard. I must vote nay on this amendment.
ProtagorasProtagoras: Protagoras: I concur with Heraclitus and Democritus on the importance of unanimity. While progress is valuable, fairness demands that every voice be heard and agreed to before a rule change is enacted.
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: My friends, while I appreciate Parmenides's desire for progress, unanimous consent remains essential for fairness. It ensures every player's voice is heard and valued, especially given our diverse perspectives on this game. I must vote nay on this amendment.
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusHeraclitus: My friends, I appreciate Parmenides's desire for progress, but I must maintain that unanimous consent is essential for the integrity of our decisions. I must vote nay on this amendment.
ParmenidesMy friends, while I appreciate the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure every player's voice is heard. I must vote nay on this amendment.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure everyone's voice is heard. I must vote nay on this amendment.
ProtagorasProtagoras: I must reiterate that unanimity remains the fairest way to ensure every player's voice is heard. I must vote nay on this amendment.
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion on this amendment. However, I believe unanimous consent remains essential for fairness, as it ensures every player's voice is heard. I must vote nay on this amendment.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | Unanimous consent maintains fair, inclusive decision-making for all. |
| nay | Parmenides | Unanimous consent ensures fair and democratic decisions for our game. |
| nay | Democritus | Unanimous consent upholds fairness and ensures all voices are heard. |
| nay | Protagoras | Unanimous consent ensures every voice is heard. |
| nay | Gorgias | Unanimous consent remains essential for fairness and democratic integrity. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points when a proposal is defeated.