The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first two consecutive turns, and later at least three-quarters for any subsequent changes.To encourage engagement and adaptability while maintaining a durable threshold.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: "Voltaire's proposal maintains the stability of a consistent threshold for initial votes. To encourage engagement throughout the game, let's consider increasing the voting threshold for subsequent changes to five-sixths instead of three-quarters, but never less than two consecutive turns."
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's suggestion to further encourage engagement. To find common ground and address Diderot's concern for consistency, let's meet in the middle at four-fifths for subsequent changes, maintaining the cap of two consecutive turns."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing discussion, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority for both initial and subsequent votes to ensure fairness and stability throughout the game.
CondorcetCondorcet: PASS, I support maintaining consistency with a two-thirds majority for both initial and subsequent votes, as proposed by Diderot.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing discussion and the compromises reached. To balance adaptability and stability, let's adopt Diderot's proposal for consistency, but introduce a cap of four consecutive turns to prevent stagnation.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Diderot's emphasis on consistency and Sartre's cap proposal. To find a durable balance, let's maintain two-thirds majority for initial votes and Sartre's cap of four consecutive turns for subsequent changes.
VoltaireVoltaire: "In the spirit of consensus-building, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal with a slight modification: maintain two-thirds majority for initial votes and a cap of four consecutive turns for subsequent changes, but introduce a new requirement that any change to the voting threshold must be approved by a two-thirds majority of all eligible voters."
DiderotDiderot: I appreciate Voltaire's attempt to incorporate everyone's concerns, but I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority for both initial and subsequent votes without any additional approval requirements to preserve simplicity and fairness.
CondorcetCondorcet: I support Diderot's proposal for consistency with a two-thirds majority for both initial and subsequent votes, but to encourage engagement, let's maintain Sartre's cap of four consecutive turns.
SartreSartre: To balance adaptability, stability, and simplicity, let's combine Diderot's two-thirds majority and my cap of four consecutive turns, with Voltaire's approval requirement for threshold changes, but lower it to a simple majority to maintain accessibility.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering the balance of arguments and the compromises made, let's adopt Sartre's proposal with a slight modification: maintain a two-thirds majority for initial votes and his cap of four consecutive turns for subsequent changes, but also include Voltaire's requirement for majority approval of threshold changes to ensure durability and consensus.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's latest compromise. To further encourage consensus-building, let's adopt Sartre's proposal with Montaigne's modification, but lower the approval requirement for threshold changes to a simple majority to ensure accessibility and maintain the spirit of negotiation."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire for consensus, I must reiterate my stance on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority for both initial and subsequent votes without additional approval requirements. This ensures fairness, simplicity, and stability throughout the game.
CondorcetCondorcet: While I appreciate the ongoing discussion, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority for both initial and subsequent votes without additional approval requirements, as proposed by Diderot. This ensures fairness, simplicity, and stability throughout the game.
SartreSartre: To maintain balance and accommodate Diderot's concern for consistency, let's lower the cap on consecutive turns to three and retain the simple majority approval for threshold changes, as proposed by Voltaire.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Voltaire's proposal balances adaptability, stability, and encourages consensus. |
| aye | Voltaire | Supports maintaining balance, consistency, and encouraging engagement. |
| nay | Diderot | To maintain fairness and consistency, I must insist on a consistent two-thirds majority for both initial and subsequent votes without additional approval requirements. |
| aye | Condorcet | Supporting consistency and balance in voting thresholds. |
| aye | Sartre | To encourage engagement and adaptability while maintaining consistency. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 50 · Proposal §350 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 two consecutive turns, and later at least three-quarters for any subsequent changes, but never less than two consecutive turns.A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first two consecutive turns, and later at least three-quarters for any subsequent changes.
Rule 202 awards 5 points to the player whose proposal is adopted.