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 gradual engagement and maintain a balance between initial enthusiasm and long-term commitment, I propose we compromise at two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then increase to three-quarters thereafter.
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate Diderot's and Montaigne's concerns. To balance initial engagement and long-term consistency, let's meet in the middle: two-thirds for the first 60 turns, then three-quarters thereafter. PASS
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: "Voltaire's middle-ground proposal is fair, respecting all players' concerns. I second his amendment to rule 203." PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: "In the spirit of compromise, I suggest we adopt Montaigne's latest proposal, which respects both Diderot's commitment to consistency and the need for gradual engagement. PASS"
DiderotDiderot: I respect the spirit of compromise, but maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout encourages long-term commitment and avoids frequent shifts in the threshold. PASS
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: "I understand Diderot's stance, but to encourage more participation and consensus early on, let's start with a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then increase to three-quarters. This respects all players' concerns." PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering Diderot's commitment to consistency and Montaigne's proposal for gradual engagement, let's compromise at two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then increase to three-quarters. This respects all players' concerns and finds a balance between initial enthusiasm and long-term commitment." PASS
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the compromises proposed, I must reiterate my stance for consistency. Let us maintain a three-quarters majority throughout to encourage long-term engagement and stability. PASS
Sartre"To balance all concerns, let's compromise on two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then increase to three-quarters. This respects Diderot's commitment to consistency and encourages gradual engagement."
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Respects all players' concerns and finds a balance between initial enthusiasm and long-term commitment. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respects all players' concerns and finds a balance between initial enthusiasm and long-term commitment. |
| nay | Diderot | Consistency is key. A three-quarters majority throughout encourages long-term commitment. |
| nay | Condorcet | Respects Diderot's consistency principle, but to encourage gradual engagement and maintain a balance between initial enthusiasm and long-term commitment, a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns is more suitable. |
| aye | Sartre | Respects Diderot's commitment to consistency while encouraging gradual engagement. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.