The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first three consecutive turns, and later at least three-quarters.To encourage consensus and engagement while maintaining adaptability.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering the current balance, I propose we compromise at a two-thirds majority for the first three turns and maintain a three-quarters majority thereafter. This respects Voltaire's push for initial engagement while addressing Diderot's concern for consistency.
Voltaire"Voltaire appreciates Montaigne's compromise proposal. To further encourage long-term adaptability, Voltaire suggests maintaining a three-quarters majority throughout."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing discussion, I must reiterate my stance on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to ensure fairness and consistency.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing efforts to find common ground. To balance initial engagement and long-term adaptability, I propose we adopt a two-thirds majority for the first three turns, shifting to a three-quarters majority thereafter. This compromise respects all players' concerns and promotes consensus-building.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: "I appreciate Sartre's refined proposal. To maintain a clear threshold shift and encourage long-term adaptability, let's adopt this compromise."
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Sartre's latest compromise and Montaigne's support. To further encourage consensus-building, let's adopt this proposal."
DiderotDiderot: Diderot: While I understand the appeal of Sartre's and Voltaire's proposals, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to ensure fairness and predictability.
CondorcetCondorcet: "While I understand the push for adaptability, I believe maintaining a consistent threshold, as Diderot suggests, promotes stability and prevents manipulation."
SartreSartre: While I respect Diderot's concern for consistency, I believe the proposed compromise offers a better balance between initial engagement and long-term adaptability.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the diversity of proposals and the ongoing effort to find a consensus. To accommodate all concerns, let's meet in the middle: maintain a two-thirds majority for the first three turns and a three-quarters majority thereafter.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering the balance of arguments and the compromises made, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal with a slight modification: maintain two-thirds majority for the first three turns and three-quarters thereafter, to encourage initial engagement while promoting long-term adaptability."
DiderotDiderot: To maintain fairness and consistency, I must insist on a consistent two-thirds majority throughout.
CondorcetCondorcet: I agree with Diderot's principle of maintaining consistency, but I also see the merit in Sartre's compromise. To balance both concerns, I propose we maintain a two-thirds majority throughout, with a 'fast-track' option for rule changes that have unanimous support from players who have already taken their turns in the current cycle. This allows for initial engagement and long-term adaptability while ensuring fairness and consistency.
SartreSartre: To address Condorcet's concern for stability, let's incorporate their 'fast-track' option into the compromise: maintain a two-thirds majority for the first three turns, with a three-quarters majority thereafter, and allow any rule change with unanimous support from players who have already taken their turns in the current cycle to pass instantly.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Respects all players' concerns and promotes long-term adaptability. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respects Sartre's compromise and promotes long-term adaptability. |
| nay | Diderot | To maintain fairness and consistency, I must insist on a consistent two-thirds majority throughout. |
| aye | Condorcet | The proposed compromise balances initial engagement and long-term adaptability while respecting all players' concerns. |
| aye | Sartre | Sartre supports Voltaire's refined compromise, which respects all players' concerns and balances initial engagement with long-term adaptability. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 70 · Proposal §370 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.A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first three consecutive turns, and later at least three-quarters.
Amended · §203 Turn 70 · Proposal §370 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 three consecutive turns, and later at least three-quarters.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 204 awards 10 points to the proposer when a change passes without unanimous assent.