The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 60 turns, then three-quarters thereafter.To maintain consistency and encourage long-term engagement.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneI appreciate Diderot's commitment to consistency, but to encourage early consensus and maintain a clear threshold shift, let's compromise on a simple majority for the first 30 turns, then return to three-quarters. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: Considering the ongoing dialogue and the compromises proposed, let's meet in the middle: a simple majority for the first 30 turns, then return to three-quarters. PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: While I understand the desire for balance, I must insist on maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout to ensure stability in voting thresholds. PASS
SartreSartre: To balance all concerns, let's compromise on a consistent three-quarters majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a simple majority thereafter. PASS
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: Let's consider Condorcet's and Sartre's proposals, which respect all players' concerns. To gradually engage everyone and maintain stability, let's compromise on two-thirds for the first 45 turns, then shift to three-quarters. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: To maintain balance and respect all players' concerns, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal: two-thirds for the first 45 turns, then three-quarters. This respects Diderot's principle of consistency while encouraging early engagement. PASS
DiderotDiderot: "I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the proposed compromises. However, I must reiterate my stance for consistency: a three-quarters majority throughout ensures a stable voting threshold and discourages premature changes. Let's maintain 'A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye'' for the entire duration." PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: To balance initial engagement and long-term consistency, I propose a compromise: two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then three-quarters thereafter. PASS
SartreSartre: To preserve the spirit of compromise and respect all players' concerns, let's adopt Condorcet's proposal: two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then three-quarters thereafter. This balances initial engagement and long-term consistency. PASS
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: Let's meet in the middle and maintain the current two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a three-quarters majority thereafter. This respects both initial engagement and long-term consistency. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: To address Diderot's concern for consistency and maintain a gradual engagement, let's compromise with a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a three-quarters majority. This respects all players' concerns and encourages long-term stability. PASS
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing efforts 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'' for the entire duration. PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: To balance all concerns and maintain stability, let's compromise on a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a three-quarters majority thereafter. PASS
SartreSartre: To find a balance that respects all players' concerns and encourages long-term engagement, I propose a compromise: two-thirds majority for the first 75 turns, then three-quarters thereafter. PASS
The division
| nay | Montaigne | To encourage gradual engagement and maintain clear threshold shifts, I prefer a simple majority for the first 30 turns. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respects both initial engagement and long-term consistency. |
| nay | Diderot | Consistency is key to stable gameplay. |
| aye | Condorcet | To encourage early consensus and maintain a clear threshold shift. |
| aye | Sartre | To encourage gradual engagement and maintain long-term consistency. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.