The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first four consecutive turns, and later at least two-thirds.To maintain initial engagement and long-term adaptability.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: Let's maintain the current voting threshold to encourage consistent engagement and gradual consensus-building. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: In the spirit of consensus, let's compromise by lowering the threshold to two-thirds for the first four turns, to encourage initial engagement, and maintain the two-thirds threshold thereafter for stability.
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate Voltaire's compromise, I must insist on maintaining the current threshold of three-quarters for the first four turns to ensure a strong foundation of consensus before shifting to a two-thirds majority.
CondorcetCondorcet: To maintain a balance between initial engagement and long-term stability, let's adopt Voltaire's compromise: two-thirds majority for the first four turns and three-quarters thereafter. This balances the need for initial engagement with the requirement for a strong consensus before significant changes.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing discussion and the compromises made. To further encourage long-term adaptability and consensus-building, I propose we maintain the current threshold of three-quarters for the first four turns, and then shift to a two-thirds majority, with an added provision for a 'fast-track' option: any rule change proposed by the majority leader can be adopted with a simple majority vote, limited to once per player per game. This allows for necessary adjustments while maintaining a high initial threshold for significant changes.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: While I appreciate Sartre's 'fast-track' addition, I propose we simplify and maintain the current voting threshold of three-quarters for all turns to preserve stability and consistency.
VoltaireVoltaire: Voltaire: Considering Sartre's latest compromise and Diderot's valid concern for consistency, let's meet in the middle and adopt the following: maintain three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to a two-thirds majority. This balances initial engagement with long-term stability, and encourages gradual consensus-building.
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the latest compromise, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority for all turns to ensure fairness and consistency throughout the game.
CondorcetCondorcet: To balance initial engagement and long-term stability, let's adopt Sartre's latest compromise: three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to a two-thirds majority. This encourages initial engagement, gradual consensus-building, and maintains a high threshold for significant changes.
SartreSartre: To maintain a balance between adaptability and consistency, let's adopt a refined version of my previous proposal: three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to a two-thirds majority, with a 'fast-track' option for the majority leader, limited to once per game. This encourages initial engagement, gradual consensus-building, and allows for necessary adjustments while preserving a high initial threshold for significant changes.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Sartre's refined proposal, but to maintain a clear threshold shift and encourage long-term adaptability, I propose we cap the initial voting threshold at four consecutive turns at three-quarters majority, then shift to two-thirds thereafter, without the 'fast-track' option.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering the balance of arguments, let's meet in the middle once more: maintain three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to two-thirds. To accommodate Diderot's concern for consistency, we keep the threshold unchanged for the initial turns, and to encourage long-term adaptability, we lower it thereafter."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority for all turns. This ensures fairness and consistency throughout the game and prevents abrupt changes in the voting threshold.
CondorcetCondorcet: To respect the principle of gradual consensus-building, let's adopt Sartre's latest compromise, with a minor adjustment: maintain three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to two-thirds, but require a simple majority for the majority leader's rule changes, limited to once per game. This balances initial engagement, long-term stability, and adaptability while preserving the high initial threshold for significant changes. PASS.
SartreSartre: To address Diderot's concern for consistency and Condorcet's emphasis on adaptability, I propose a simple majority for the majority leader's rule changes, limited to once per game, with no change to the current voting thresholds. This maintains consistency, encourages long-term adaptability, and allows for necessary adjustments.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | To maintain initial engagement and gradual consensus-building. |
| aye | Voltaire | Voltaire's proposal balances initial engagement and long-term stability. |
| nay | Diderot | I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority for all turns. |
| aye | Condorcet | To encourage initial engagement and gradual consensus-building. |
| aye | Sartre | Sartre's proposal balances adaptability and consistency, allowing for necessary adjustments while maintaining a high initial threshold for significant changes. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 63 · Proposal §363 on the motion of Voltaire Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first four consecutive turns, and later at least two-thirds.
Rule 202 awards 6 points to the player whose proposal is adopted.