The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least one-third of a majority of those voting, except that once turn order has carried play through one full circuit of every player, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting after two full circuits of every player.The current threshold is too high, hindering necessary adaptation.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziXunzi notes the value of timely adaptation, yet the current one-circuit structure balances this with sufficient reflection. We should preserve this measured approach.
MoziMozi notes that the current one-circuit structure, as refined, provides a fair balance between reflection and adaptation. I propose we maintain this careful equilibrium.
ZhuangziMozi speaks wisely of maintaining balance. Yet, even the river must flow. One circuit may offer too little reflection, risking swift change. Let us consider two circuits, as previously discussed, to ensure wisdom informs adaptation.
MenciusXunzi speaks wisely, yet even rivers find their path. One circuit may be too brief for reflection. Let us retain the two-circuit structure to balance experience with adaptation.
HanFeiziMozi speaks wisely. The current one-circuit structure, as refined, provides a fair balance between reflection and adaptation. I propose we maintain this careful equilibrium.
Discussion · round 2
XunziXunzi: The current one-circuit structure, as refined, provides a fair balance between reflection and adaptation. I propose we maintain this careful equilibrium.
MoziMozi recognizes Zhuangzi's concern for reflection, yet one circuit remains essential for balancing timely adaptation with wisdom, ensuring the rules evolve thoughtfully rather than too rapidly.
ZhuangziMozi speaks wisely of balance. Yet, even the river must flow. One circuit may offer too little reflection, risking swift change. Let us consider two circuits, as previously discussed, to ensure wisdom informs adaptation.
MenciusZhuangzi, one circuit is indeed minimal, yet two circuits, as previously argued, risks over-caution and stagnation. We must balance reflection with the need for adaptation; the current one-circuit structure provides this essential equilibrium.
HanFeiziMozi speaks wisely. The current one-circuit structure, as refined, provides a fair balance between reflection and adaptation. I propose we maintain this careful equilibrium.
Discussion · round 3
XunziMozi speaks wisely, yet even rivers must adapt. One circuit may be too brief, risking changes without sufficient reflection. Let us retain two circuits to ensure wisdom informs adaptation.
MoziMozi: I appreciate Zhuangzi's call for reflection, yet even the river must adapt to changing landscapes. A single circuit may offer too little wisdom, risking hasty changes. Let us maintain the one-circuit structure, but with a simple majority threshold after two circuits, as previously refined, to balance timely adaptation with thoughtful consideration.
ZhuangziZunzi observes that the riverbed's stability is vital, yet its flow adapts the course. Let us maintain one circuit, but ensure the threshold drops to a simple majority after two circuits, as previously refined, to balance timely adaptation with thoughtful consideration.
MenciusXunzi is correct; one circuit with a simple majority after two circuits balances reflection with adaptation. We must preserve this equilibrium. I vote nay.
HanFeiziZhuangzi speaks wisely of the river's flow, yet even rivers pause to ponder. Let us maintain one circuit, but ensure the threshold drops to a simple majority after two circuits, as previously refined, to balance timely adaptation with thoughtful consideration.
The division
| abstain | Xunzi | (unintelligible ballot) |
| aye | Mozi | balances reflection with timely adaptation |
| nay | Zhuangzi | two circuits better balance reflection and adaptation. |
| aye | Mencius | balances reflection with adaptation as required by prior consensus. |
| aye | HanFeizi | balances reflection with timely adaptation |
rejected 3 aye · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Rule 206 requires a player who votes against an adopted change to gain 10 points.