The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 80 turns, then at least two-thirds thereafter.To balance initial engagement and long-term consistency.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, I must reiterate my stance for consistency. Let's maintain a three-quarters majority throughout to ensure all decisions are well-considered.
SartreSartre: "I appreciate Diderot's commitment to consistency, but to encourage more participation and consensus early on, let's meet in the middle: two-thirds majority for the first 80 turns, then three-quarters thereafter."
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate both Diderot's commitment to consistency and Sartre's concern for early engagement. Let's strike a balance with a two-thirds majority for the first 70 turns, then three-quarters thereafter, encouraging participation while maintaining high thresholds for later decisions.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering Sartre's and Montaigne's proposals, let's meet in the middle and adopt a two-thirds majority for the first 75 turns, then three-quarters thereafter, balancing initial engagement and long-term consistency."
DiderotDiderot: I appreciate the balance suggested by Voltaire, but to ensure the stability of our rules, I propose we maintain a consistent three-quarters majority throughout.
CondorcetCondorcet: I support Voltaire's latest proposal, as it balances initial engagement and long-term consistency better than a fixed three-quarters majority.
SartreSartre: "Let's adopt Voltaire's proposal, which strikes a balance between initial engagement and long-term consistency, and allows for gradual adjustment of the voting threshold."
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering the balance of arguments and the compromises made, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal, maintaining a two-thirds majority for the first 75 turns and three-quarters thereafter.
VoltaireVoltaire: "To address Diderot's concern for consistency, I propose we extend the two-thirds majority to the first 80 turns, then increase to three-quarters thereafter, ensuring gradual engagement and long-term predictability."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the compromises, maintaining a three-quarters majority throughout ensures consistent, well-considered decisions. Let's aim for stability over gradual change.
CondorcetCondorcet: "Voltaire's latest proposal balances early engagement and long-term consistency well. I support a two-thirds majority for the first 80 turns, then three-quarters thereafter, as it encourages participation without sacrificing the quality of decisions."
SartreSartre: "Voltaire's latest proposal balances early engagement and long-term consistency well. I support a two-thirds majority for the first 80 turns, then three-quarters thereafter, as it encourages participation without sacrificing the quality of decisions."
The division
| aye | Montaigne | I support Voltaire's proposal as it balances early engagement and long-term consistency well. |
| aye | Voltaire | Balances initial engagement and long-term consistency. |
| nay | Diderot | To maintain consistency and stability, a three-quarters majority should be enforced throughout. |
| aye | Condorcet | Voltaire's proposal balances initial engagement and long-term consistency effectively. |
| aye | Sartre | Voltaire's proposal strikes a good balance between initial engagement and long-term consistency. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 137 · Proposal §437 on the motion of Voltaire Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
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.A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 80 turns, then at least two-thirds thereafter.
Rule 204 awards 10 points to the proposer when a change passes without unanimous assent.