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 find common ground, let's meet in the middle and adopt Sartre's latest proposal with a slight modification: maintain three consecutive turns to encourage consistent voting while allowing for shifts in the voting threshold.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: Let us maintain the current four-turn minimum to ensure stability and prevent sudden, drastic shifts.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering the balance of arguments and the proximity to the target score, let's meet in the middle and adopt three consecutive turns as the minimum, maintaining the two-thirds majority for initial changes and three-quarters for subsequent ones."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire to adapt the voting threshold to the game's end, I must insist on maintaining a minimum of four turns for stability, as it allows for a more considered and deliberative process.
CondorcetCondorcet: While I appreciate the need for adaptability, I believe maintaining a four-turn minimum is crucial for preserving the integrity of our decision-making process.
SartreSartre: While I appreciate the spirit of compromise, I must insist on maintaining the four-turn minimum to preserve the stability and durability of our institutions.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: "I appreciate the ongoing discussion, but to maintain a durable threshold and preserve initial stability, let's compromise at four consecutive turns."
VoltaireVoltaire: "In the spirit of compromise, let's meet in the middle and adopt four consecutive turns, as it addresses Diderot's concern for stability while still adapting to the game's end."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the spirit of compromise, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority threshold for all changes, not just the initial ones.
CondorcetCondorcet: While I respect the desire for compromise, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority threshold for all changes, as it ensures a broad consensus before enacting rule changes.
SartreSartre: I propose we compromise at three consecutive turns, maintaining the two-thirds majority for initial changes and three-quarters for subsequent ones, to encourage engagement and adaptability throughout the game while still preserving some stability.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: "I appreciate Sartre's compromise. To balance stability and adaptability, I suggest we meet at three consecutive turns, maintaining the two-thirds majority for initial changes."
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering the balance of arguments, let's meet in the middle once more: maintain two-thirds majority for initial changes and three-quarters for subsequent ones, with a minimum of three consecutive turns to encourage adaptability."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing compromise, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority threshold for all changes, as it ensures a broad consensus and prevents hasty decisions.
CondorcetCondorcet: To uphold the principles of stability and broad consensus, I must insist on maintaining a minimum of four consecutive turns for adopting rule changes.
SartreSartre: I propose we maintain the four-turn minimum to preserve stability, but introduce an adaptive voting threshold: two-thirds for the first two turns, and three-quarters for the last two. This balances adaptability with the need for consensus.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | To encourage adaptability while maintaining some stability. |
| aye | Voltaire | Addressing Diderot's concern for stability while adapting to the game's end. |
| nay | Diderot | Maintaining four turns is crucial for stability and considered decision-making. |
| nay | Condorcet | To maintain stability and durability, we must keep the four-turn minimum. |
| aye | Sartre | Encourages adaptability while preserving some stability. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.