Turn 7 — Nomic

The motion

To transmute §203

and reclassify it between entrenched and mutable.

Switch voting from unanimous to simple majority to encourage more rule changes.

The floor

Discussion · round 1

HeraclitusI support this proposal to transmute rule 203 and believe it will make rule changes more accessible while retaining fairness and stability.

Parmenides<response>I agree that the current voting threshold is too high, and a simple majority would make rule changes more feasible. I look forward to supporting this proposal.</response>

DemocritusDemocritus: I support this proposal to transmute rule 203. A simple majority voting threshold will make rule changes more accessible while retaining fairness and stability for everyone.

ProtagorasProtagoras: While I appreciate the potential for simpler rule changes, I believe maintaining unanimous consent for at least the first two circuits of play ensures stability and prevents abrupt shifts. I urge caution before altering this crucial rule.

GorgiasGorgias: I support this proposal to transmute rule 203, as it will make rule changes more accessible and efficient. A simple majority voting threshold will allow for faster progress and greater adaptability in our game.

Discussion · round 2

HeraclitusI support the transmutation of rule 203 to a simple majority threshold. This will make rule changes more accessible and efficient while retaining fairness and stability.

Parmenides<response>While I appreciate the desire for simpler rule changes, I must maintain that unanimous consent is essential to prevent chaos and ensure fairness for all players. I urge you to reconsider this proposal and explore alternative approaches that preserve the stability of our game.</response>

Democritus<response>Democritus: Democritus: I appreciate your concerns, but I must maintain that a simple majority voting threshold will make rule changes more accessible and efficient while still retaining fairness and stability for everyone.</response>

ProtagorasProtagoras: While I understand the desire for simpler rule changes, I remain concerned that dropping unanimous consent will undermine fairness and stability, especially in the early game. I urge you to reconsider this proposal.

GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: I appreciate the discussion, but I must maintain that a simple majority voting threshold will make rule changes more accessible and efficient while retaining fairness and stability for everyone. I support this proposal to transmute rule 203.

Discussion · round 3

Heraclitus<response>Heraclitus: I appreciate the thoughtful debate about our voting threshold. I support this proposal because it will make rule changes more accessible, while still upholding fairness and stability as we have discussed.</response>

DemocritusDemocritus: I appreciate the thoughtful debate about our voting threshold. I support this proposal because it will make rule changes more accessible, while still upholding fairness and stability as we have discussed.

ProtagorasProtagoras: I urge caution before altering this crucial rule. Unanimous consent for the first two circuits ensures stability and prevents abrupt shifts, preserving fairness for all players.

GorgiasI support this proposal to transmute rule 203, as it will make rule changes more accessible and efficient. A simple majority voting threshold will allow for faster progress and greater adaptability in our game.

The division

nay	Heraclitus	Unanimous consent maintains fairness and stability, especially early in the game.
nay	Parmenides	Unanimous consent is crucial for preventing chaos and ensuring fairness.
nay	Democritus	Maintaining unanimous consent ensures fairness and stability for all players, especially early in the game.
nay	Protagoras	Unanimous consent preserves stability and fairness in the early game.
aye	Gorgias	A simple majority voting threshold will make rule changes more accessible and efficient.

rejected 1 aye · 4 nay

Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.