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 balance between initial engagement and long-term adaptability.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneI appreciate Diderot's proposal for maintaining initial rigor in voting thresholds. However, I suggest we meet in the middle and compromise at a three-quarters majority throughout, to balance adaptability and consistency.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering Montaigne's suggestion, let's compromise at a three-quarters majority for the first four turns, and then shift to a two-thirds majority to encourage adaptability while maintaining consistency."
SartreSartre: I appreciate both Montaigne's and Voltaire's compromises. To further encourage long-term adaptability, I propose we maintain a three-quarters majority throughout, but introduce a 'fast-track' option: if a proposal gains unanimous support from at least half the players, it may be adopted immediately with no threshold shift. This respects the spirit of both consistency and adaptability.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: While I appreciate Sartre's 'fast-track' suggestion, it could undermine the consistent voting threshold we've been trying to maintain. To balance adaptability and consistency, let's compromise at a three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to a two-thirds majority, as Voltaire proposed. This respects the need for initial rigor and encourages adaptability over time.
VoltaireVoltaire: "In the spirit of consensus, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal with a slight modification: maintain three-quarters majority for the first six turns, then shift to two-thirds. This balances initial rigor, long-term adaptability, and encourages compromise."
DiderotDiderot: I appreciate the ongoing discussion and the compromises reached. However, I must reiterate my stance on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to preserve fairness and consistency for all players.
CondorcetCondorcet: To balance all concerns, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal with Voltaire's modification: three-quarters majority for the first six turns, then shift to two-thirds. This respects initial rigor, encourages long-term adaptability, and promotes compromise.
SartreSartre: To address all concerns, let's adopt Condorcet's proposal: three-quarters majority for the first six turns, then shift to two-thirds. This respects initial rigor, encourages long-term adaptability, promotes compromise, and maintains consistency.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering Condorcet's latest refinement and Diderot's concern for consistency, let's adopt their proposal with a slight modification: three-quarters majority for the first six turns, then shift to two-thirds, but maintain the 'fast-track' option as proposed by Sartre to encourage long-term adaptability.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Sartre's latest compromise, which respects all players' concerns and balances adaptability and consistency. To find common ground, let's adopt Condorcet's proposal with the 'fast-track' option, as suggested by Montaigne."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing effort to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to ensure fairness and predictability for all players. Let's keep the voting threshold consistent to avoid unnecessary confusion and maintain a clear path to victory.
CondorcetCondorcet: To maintain fairness and clarity, let's compromise on a consistent two-thirds majority throughout, as Diderot suggests.
SartreSartre: To address Diderot's concern for consistency, let's compromise at a two-thirds majority throughout, but introduce a 'fast-track' option as previously proposed, to encourage long-term adaptability without undermining initial rigor.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | To maintain fairness and consistency for all players |
| aye | Voltaire | To maintain fairness and consistency, I must insist on a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to preserve fairness and consistency for all players. |
| nay | Diderot | To maintain fairness and consistency, I insist on a consistent two-thirds majority throughout. |
| aye | Condorcet | To maintain fairness and clarity. |
| aye | Sartre | To maintain fairness and consistency. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 75 · Proposal §375 on the motion of Diderot 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 204 awards 10 points to the proposer of an adopted change.