The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when a two-thirds majority of eligible voters votes aye for the first 70 turns, then a simple majority.To balance initial engagement and long-term consistency.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneI appreciate Voltaire's proposal, but I must insist on the importance of maintaining a consistent voting threshold throughout the game to ensure predictability and fairness. Let's maintain a two-thirds majority for the entire duration of the game.
VoltaireVoltaire: Considering Montaigne's concern for predictability and Diderot's commitment to consistency, let's meet in the middle: maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 80 turns, then shift to a simple majority. This balances initial engagement, long-term consistency, and encourages participation throughout the game.
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire to compromise, maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout ensures fairness and predictability. Let's amend the proposal to maintain this standard.
SartreSartre: "To foster engagement and fairness, let's adopt a two-thirds majority for the first 70 turns, then shift to a simple majority, as Voltaire suggests. However, to encourage decisive voting, let's also adopt my proposal to penalize tied votes, as outlined in Rule 444."
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Voltaire's and Sartre's proposals, but I believe maintaining a two-thirds majority throughout encourages consistent participation and respects all players' voices. Let's meet in the middle: a two-thirds majority for the entire game, but with an initial threshold of three-quarters for the first 50 turns to promote early engagement.
VoltaireVoltaire: In the spirit of compromise, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal: a two-thirds majority for the first 70 turns, then a simple majority. This addresses all concerns and finds a middle ground.
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing efforts to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance for maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout the game to ensure fairness and predictability.
CondorcetCondorcet: To maintain procedural fairness and consistency, I propose we amend Voltaire's proposal to maintain a two-thirds majority throughout the game, as suggested by Montaigne. This respects the principle of one player, one vote, and ensures that all players have an equal say throughout the game.
SartreSartre: "I appreciate the various perspectives and the ongoing dialogue. To balance all concerns, let's amend the proposal to maintain a two-thirds majority throughout the game, as Montaigne suggests, but with an initial threshold of four-fifths for the first 20 turns to encourage early engagement and decisive voting."
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: In the spirit of compromise and to address all concerns, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal: a two-thirds majority for the first 70 turns, then a simple majority, as proposed by Voltaire. This respects the initial engagement, long-term consistency, and encourages participation throughout the game.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering Condorcet's concern for procedural fairness and Diderot's commitment to consistency, let's meet in the middle: maintain a two-thirds majority throughout the game, as suggested by Montaigne, but extend the initial threshold to four-fifths for the first 30 turns to encourage early engagement and decisive voting."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, I must insist on maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout to ensure fairness and predictability. Let's amend the proposal to reflect this standard.
CondorcetCondorcet: To maintain fairness and consistency, I propose we amend the latest proposal to maintain a two-thirds majority throughout the game, with an initial threshold of three-quarters for the first 50 turns, as previously suggested by Montaigne. This respects the principle of one player, one vote and encourages early engagement without sacrificing predictability.
SartreSartre: "Voltaire's latest proposal balances initial engagement and long-term consistency well. To encourage decisive voting and address Condorcet's concern, let's maintain a two-thirds majority throughout, with an initial threshold of four-fifths for the first 30 turns, as Voltaire suggests, and add a penalty for tied votes as per Rule 444."
The division
| nay | Montaigne | I appreciate Voltaire's proposal, but maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout the game ensures fairness and predictability. |
| aye | Voltaire | Balances initial engagement, long-term consistency, and encourages participation. |
| nay | Diderot | A consistent three-quarters majority ensures fairness and predictability throughout the game. |
| aye | Condorcet | Respects initial engagement and long-term consistency, addresses all concerns. |
| aye | Sartre | Voltaire's proposal balances initial engagement and long-term consistency, and the added penalty for tied votes encourages decisive voting. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on a defeated proposal.