The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when a two-thirds majority of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 170 turns, then a simple majority.To balance predictability and gradual engagement.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne"Voltaire's proposal strikes a reasonable balance between predictability and gradual engagement. I support this amendment."
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's support. To further address Diderot's concern for stability, I suggest a compromise: maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 180 turns, then shift to a simple majority. This would provide an additional 10 turns for consensus-building, respecting all players' concerns."
SartreI appreciate Voltaire's latest compromise, but to maintain a durable institution, let's adopt Condorcet's proposal to shift to a two-thirds majority after 170 turns, balancing predictability and engagement.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: "While I appreciate Voltaire's latest compromise, I believe Sartre's proposal best balances predictability and engagement. Let's adopt Sartre's amendment to Rule 203."
VoltaireVoltaire: "In the spirit of compromise, I propose we meet in the middle: maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 175 turns, then shift to a simple majority. This way, we respect both Diderot's commitment to stability and Sartre's concern for gradual engagement, while also finding a middle ground that balances all players' concerns."
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the search for balance. To respect the consensus reached so far, let's adopt Voltaire's latest proposal: maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 175 turns, then shift to a simple majority.
SartreSartre: I appreciate Voltaire's and Condorcet's input. To address all concerns and find a middle ground, let's maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 170 turns, then shift to a two-thirds majority for the next 10 turns, and finally settle on a simple majority. This amendment respects predictability, gradual engagement, and balance, accommodating all players' concerns.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: Let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal, maintaining a two-thirds majority for the first 170 turns, then shifting to two-thirds for the next 10 turns, and finally settling on a simple majority. This respects predictability, gradual engagement, and balance.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering Diderot's valid concern for predictability and the consensus reached so far, I propose a slight modification to Sartre's latest proposal: maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 175 turns, then shift to two-thirds for the next 5 turns, and finally settle on a simple majority. This amendment further respects Diderot's concerns while maintaining the balance and gradual engagement preferred by most players."
DiderotDiderot: "While I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and efforts to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance for maintaining a three-quarters majority throughout, to ensure stability and predictability."
CondorcetCondorcet: I understand Diderot's concern for predictability, but to respect the consensus reached so far and maintain gradual engagement, let's adopt Voltaire's latest proposal: maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 175 turns, then shift to two-thirds for the next 5 turns, and finally settle on a simple majority.
SartreSartre: To address Diderot's valid concern for stability, I propose a slight modification to Voltaire's latest proposal: maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 170 turns, then shift to three-quarters for the next 5 turns, and finally settle on a simple majority. This amendment respects all players' concerns while further accommodating Diderot's commitment to predictability.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Voltaire's proposal balances predictability and gradual engagement, respecting all players' concerns. |
| aye | Voltaire | Voltaire's proposal balances predictability and engagement while respecting all players' concerns. |
| nay | Diderot | Maintaining a three-quarters majority ensures greater stability and predictability. |
| aye | Condorcet | Respects consensus reached so far and balances predictability and gradual engagement. |
| aye | Sartre | Respects all players' concerns while balancing predictability and engagement. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 182 · Proposal §482 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 170 turns, then a simple majority.A rule change is adopted when a two-thirds majority of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 170 turns, then a simple majority.
Rule 204 awards 10 points to the proposer when a change passes without unanimous assent.