The motion
To add a new rule
A rule change is adopted when at least four-fifths of eligible voters vote aye for the first five consecutive turns, and later at least three-quarters. After these initial five turns, if a rule change is not adopted, the voting threshold shifts to a simple majority for the following two turns.To encourage engagement and adaptability while maintaining a durable initial threshold.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering the ongoing debate and the compromises made, let's meet in the middle once more: maintain three-quarters majority for initial votes and two-thirds for subsequent changes.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Montaigne's proposal meets in the middle and addresses the concern for adaptability while maintaining a high initial threshold, which I appreciate. To further encourage long-term engagement and consensus-building, let's adopt his proposal."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate Montaigne's latest proposal, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout the game to ensure fairness and predictability.
SartrePASS. I support Voltaire's proposal as it balances adaptability and stability, and I appreciate Montaigne's and Diderot's input in finding common ground.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: "Considering Diderot's valid concern for consistency, I propose a compromise: maintain two-thirds majority throughout, but introduce a cap of five consecutive turns for the initial higher threshold."
VoltaireVoltaire: "Montaigne's compromise addresses Diderot's concern for consistency while maintaining the desirable adaptability in the initial turns. Let's adopt this compromise to find common ground."
DiderotDiderot: I appreciate Montaigne's latest compromise, but to ensure fairness and predictability, I propose we maintain a consistent two-thirds majority throughout, with no cap on the number of consecutive turns.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing negotiations and the compromises reached, but I must insist on maintaining the current two-thirds majority for initial votes to preserve stability and avoid excessive fluctuations in the voting threshold.
SartreSartre: I propose we adopt Diderot's suggestion of maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout, but introduce a cap of five consecutive turns to allow for some adaptability in the initial phase. This compromise respects the concerns of all players and encourages long-term engagement.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Diderot's concern for consistency and Condorcet's support for stability. To balance these concerns, I propose we maintain a two-thirds majority for initial votes but cap the consecutive turns at five, shifting to a simple majority afterward. This compromise respects all players' views and encourages long-term engagement.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Sartre's refined proposal, which respects all players' concerns and balances adaptability with stability. To further encourage long-term engagement and consensus-building, let's adopt Sartre's proposal."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate Sartre's and Voltaire's efforts, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority without a cap on consecutive turns to preserve fairness and predictability throughout the game.
CondorcetCondorcet: I propose we adopt Diderot's suggestion of maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout, as it preserves fairness and predictability. However, to encourage adaptability in the initial phase, I suggest adding a cap of five consecutive turns for this higher threshold.
SartreSartre: I propose we adopt Condorcet's suggestion, maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority with a cap of five consecutive turns for the initial higher threshold. This balance respects all players' views and encourages both stability and adaptability in the early game.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Balances adaptability and stability while addressing Diderot's concern for consistency. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respects all players' concerns and balances adaptability with stability. |
| nay | Diderot | Consistent two-thirds majority is key for fairness and predictability. |
| nay | Condorcet | Maintaining stability and avoiding frequent threshold changes is crucial. |
| aye | Sartre | Balances adaptability and stability, addresses all players' concerns. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on a defeated proposal.