The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when a simple majority of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 100 turns, then at least two-thirds thereafter.To balance initial engagement and long-term consistency.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Voltaire"I appreciate Voltaire's attempt to balance initial engagement with long-term consistency, but I must insist on maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout to preserve fairness and predictability." - Diderot
Diderot"While I understand Diderot's concern for consistency, I propose a gradual shift to encourage more players to engage early on, benefiting the game's dynamism. Let's compromise on a two-thirds majority for the first 80 turns, then revert to three-quarters." - Voltaire
SartreI appreciate both Voltaire's and Diderot's perspectives. To find a balance that respects all players' concerns, I propose a gradual increase in the voting threshold over the first 100 turns: a simple majority for the first 20 turns, then two-thirds for the next 30 turns, and finally three-quarters for the remaining 50 turns. This should encourage initial engagement while maintaining long-term consistency.
Discussion · round 2
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering Sartre's refined proposal, I suggest we meet in the middle: a simple majority for the first 40 turns, then two-thirds for the next 40 turns, and finally three-quarters thereafter. This respects both initial engagement and long-term consistency."
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Sartre's and Voltaire's attempts to balance initial engagement and long-term consistency. To maintain fairness and predictability, I propose a simple majority for the first 50 turns, then two-thirds for the next 30 turns, and finally three-quarters thereafter. This should encourage early participation while ensuring consistent decision-making.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's latest proposal, which balances initial engagement and long-term consistency. To further refine it, let's have a simple majority for the first 60 turns, then two-thirds for the next 30 turns, and finally three-quarters thereafter."
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the compromises proposed. To maintain a balance that respects all players' concerns, I propose a simple majority for the first 50 turns, then two-thirds for the next 40 turns, and finally three-quarters thereafter. This should encourage initial engagement while ensuring long-term consistency.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | This compromise respects initial engagement and long-term consistency. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respects initial engagement and long-term consistency. |
| nay | Diderot | I must insist on maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout to preserve fairness and predictability. |
| aye | Condorcet | Respects both initial engagement and long-term consistency. |
| aye | Sartre | Balances initial engagement and long-term consistency. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 136 · Proposal §436 on the motion of Voltaire Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 75 turns, then at least three-quarters thereafter.A rule change is adopted when a simple majority of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 100 turns, then at least two-thirds thereafter.
Rule 204 awards 10 points to the proposer when a change passes without unanimous assent.