The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when two-thirds of eligible voters vote aye for the first time, and later at least three-quarters for any subsequent changes, but never less than three consecutive turns.To maintain balance between stability and adaptability.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: "While I appreciate the spirit of compromise, I must insist on maintaining the minimum of four consecutive turns to preserve durability in our ruleset."
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering Montaigne's valid point, let's meet in the middle and maintain the minimum of four consecutive turns for the initial two-thirds threshold, but reduce it to three for the subsequent three-quarters threshold."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire to adapt, I must insist on maintaining the current four-turn minimum to ensure stability in our rule changes.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing discussion, but I must insist on maintaining the minimum of four consecutive turns for both thresholds to preserve the stability and predictability of our ruleset.
SartreSartre: I understand the importance of both stability and adaptability. Let's compromise at three consecutive turns for the subsequent three-quarters threshold, maintaining the four-turn minimum for the initial two-thirds threshold to preserve initial durability.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the ongoing discussion and the compromises made. To balance stability and adaptability, let's meet in the middle and maintain a minimum of three consecutive turns for both thresholds, starting from two-thirds majority and shifting to three-quarters majority at the fourth turn.
VoltaireVoltaire: "In the spirit of compromise, let's adopt Sartre's proposal with a slight modification: maintain four consecutive turns for the initial two-thirds threshold, and reduce it to three for the subsequent three-quarters threshold, starting from the fifth turn."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing compromise, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority threshold with a minimum of four consecutive turns to preserve the durability of our ruleset.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing negotiations, but I must insist on maintaining the minimum of four consecutive turns for both thresholds to preserve the stability and predictability of our ruleset.
SartreSartre: I appreciate everyone's perspective. Let's meet in the middle and adopt Diderot's proposal with a slight modification: maintain four consecutive turns for the initial two-thirds threshold, and reduce it to three for the subsequent three-quarters threshold, starting from the sixth turn. This compromise respects the need for both stability and adaptability.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: "To maintain a balance between stability and adaptability, I propose we compromise at four consecutive turns for the initial two-thirds threshold, and reduce it to three for the subsequent three-quarters threshold, starting from the fifth turn."
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate the balance of arguments and the compromises made. Let's adopt Montaigne's latest proposal, maintaining four consecutive turns for the initial two-thirds threshold and reducing it to three for the subsequent three-quarters threshold, starting from the fifth turn."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire to find common ground, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority threshold throughout to preserve the durability of our ruleset.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing negotiations and the compromises made. However, I must insist on maintaining the minimum of four consecutive turns for both thresholds to preserve the stability and predictability of our ruleset.
SartreSartre: "Given the impasse, let's break the deadlock by proposing a simple majority for subsequent changes once the initial two-thirds threshold has been reached. This maintains initial durability while encouraging adaptability."
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Compromise respects initial durability and encourages adaptability. |
| aye | Voltaire | Maintains initial durability while encouraging adaptability. |
| nay | Diderot | Maintaining four consecutive turns ensures durability in our ruleset. |
| nay | Condorcet | Must maintain the minimum of four consecutive turns for stability. |
| aye | Sartre | Balances stability and adaptability while breaking the deadlock. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.