The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 30 turns, then at least two-thirds for the next 20 turns, then at least three-quarters again for the next 20 turns, then at least two-thirds again thereafter.To maintain consistency in the voting thresholds and encourage long-term engagement.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Diderot's proposal, but to encourage early consensus and maintain a clear threshold shift, let's lower the first 30 turns' threshold to a simple majority, as previously discussed.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Diderot's consistency and Montaigne's compromise. To balance initial engagement and later consensus, let's meet in the middle: three-quarters for the first 30 turns, then two-thirds for the next 20 turns, and maintain the current thresholds thereafter."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate Montaigne's and Voltaire's compromises, I must insist on maintaining a consistent threshold throughout to encourage long-term stability and consistency.
SartreSartre: Let's find a balance that respects all players' concerns. I propose we adopt Voltaire's latest compromise: three-quarters for the first 30 turns, then two-thirds for the next 20 turns, and maintain the current thresholds thereafter. This respects initial engagement, encourages consensus, and maintains long-term stability.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: "Considering Sartre's refinement, which respects all players' concerns, and Diderot's focus on consistency, let's adopt Sartre's proposal with a small adjustment: maintain a simple majority for the first 30 turns to encourage early engagement, then three-quarters for the next 20 turns, and two-thirds thereafter."
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's refinement, which respects all players' concerns while encouraging early engagement. Let's adopt this compromise to balance initial enthusiasm and long-term stability."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing effort to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance for consistency: 'A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye' throughout.'
CondorcetCondorcet: I respect Diderot's commitment to consistency, but to encourage initial engagement and consensus, let's meet in the middle: two-thirds majority for the first 30 turns, then maintain the current thresholds.
SartreSartre: Let's respect the spirit of compromise and adopt Montaigne's latest proposal, which balances initial engagement with long-term consistency.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: Let's compromise and maintain Diderot's consistent threshold of three-quarters for the first 40 turns, then shift to two-thirds for the next 20 turns and thereafter, respecting both initial engagement and long-term consistency.
VoltaireVoltaire: "To address Diderot's concern for long-term consistency, let's adjust Montaigne's proposal to: three-quarters for the first 40 turns, then two-thirds for the next 20 turns, and maintain that threshold thereafter."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing effort to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance for consistency: 'A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye' throughout.'
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing discussion, but to encourage early consensus and maintain long-term stability, let's meet in the middle and adopt a simple majority for the first 30 turns, then maintain the current thresholds as proposed by Voltaire.
SartreSartre: Let's respect Diderot's commitment to consistency and adopt his proposal with a small compromise: three-quarters for the first 30 turns, then shift to two-thirds for the next 20 turns, and maintain that threshold thereafter to balance initial engagement and long-term stability.
The division
| nay | Montaigne | To encourage early engagement and consensus, let's lower the initial threshold as proposed by Montaigne. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respecting Diderot's commitment to consistency |
| nay | Diderot | Maintaining consistency is important, but encouraging initial engagement is also crucial. I propose we meet in the middle with a two-thirds majority for the first 30 turns, then shift to three-quarters for the next 20 turns, and maintain that threshold thereafter. |
| aye | Condorcet | Respect for consistency and the spirit of compromise |
| aye | Sartre | Respecting Diderot's commitment to consistency. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.