The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 60 turns, then a simple majority thereafter.To balance initial enthusiasm and long-term engagement.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: "I appreciate Voltaire's proposal, but to encourage early consensus and maintain balance, let's maintain a consistent three-quarters majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a simple majority."
VoltaireVoltaire: "In the spirit of compromise, let's meet in the middle: two-thirds for the first 60 turns, then a simple majority."
DiderotDiderot: "While I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the compromises proposed, I must reiterate my stance for maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout the game to ensure fairness and predictability for all players."
SartreSartre: "Let's find a balance that respects all players' concerns. I propose two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then a simple majority thereafter, as a compromise between Voltaire's and Diderot's proposals."
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: While I respect Diderot's commitment to consistency, to encourage more participation and consensus early on, let's compromise on a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then revert to three-quarters to maintain long-term engagement.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering the balance of arguments, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal, which respects both Diderot's concern for consistency and the desire for gradual engagement and consensus early on."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the appeal of compromise, I must insist on the importance of maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout the game to ensure fairness and predictability for all players.
CondorcetCondorcet: "While I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, I must insist on maintaining the current two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns to encourage more participation and consensus early on, as it respects all players' concerns better than a three-quarters majority."
SartreSartre: "Let's adopt Condorcet's latest proposal, which maintains the current two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, respecting all players' concerns while encouraging early consensus."
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: "To maintain balance and encourage gradual engagement, let's compromise on a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then revert to a simple majority for long-term flexibility."
VoltaireVoltaire: "To balance all concerns, let's compromise on a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a simple majority as proposed, maintaining flexibility while encouraging early consensus."
DiderotDiderot: "I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, but to maintain fairness and predictability, I must insist on a consistent three-quarters majority throughout the game."
CondorcetCondorcet: "I understand Diderot's commitment to consistency, but to encourage more participation and consensus early on, let's maintain the current two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a simple majority for long-term flexibility."
SartreSartre: Let's compromise on a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a simple majority for long-term flexibility, respecting all players' concerns while encouraging both early consensus and long-term engagement.
The division
| nay | Montaigne | To maintain long-term engagement and balance, let's keep a consistent three-quarters majority throughout. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respects all players' concerns and encourages both early consensus and long-term engagement. |
| nay | Diderot | Maintaining consistency is crucial for fairness and predictability. |
| aye | Condorcet | Respects all players' concerns while encouraging both early consensus and long-term engagement. |
| aye | Sartre | Respects all players' concerns while encouraging both early consensus and long-term engagement. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.