The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least four-fifths of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first two consecutive turns, and later at least two-thirds.To encourage more consensus and stability in rule changes.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne"I appreciate Voltaire's proposal, but I must reiterate my stance on maintaining a consistent majority throughout. Let's compromise at a two-thirds majority from the outset."
VoltaireI appreciate Montaigne's concern for consistency. To balance engagement and stability, let's meet in the middle: a four-fifths majority for the first two turns, then two-thirds thereafter.
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire to balance engagement and stability, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to ensure fairness and predictability.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the discussion, but I must insist on maintaining the current threshold of three-quarters majority for the first four turns to ensure broad consensus.
SartreI appreciate the ongoing discussion. To balance all concerns, let's adopt a two-thirds majority throughout, as Diderot suggests. This maintains fairness and consistency while still allowing for some flexibility.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Diderot's and Sartre's insistence on consistency. Let's meet in the middle with a three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to a two-thirds majority thereafter, as Condorcet has also proposed.
VoltaireVoltaire: Considering the balance of arguments, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal with a slight modification: maintain three-quarters majority for the first two turns, then shift to two-thirds thereafter. This balances initial engagement, stability, and consistency.
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing efforts to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to ensure fairness and predictability. I propose we adopt Sartre's latest proposal with this modification to respect all players' concerns.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate Voltaire's effort to balance initial engagement and stability, but I must insist on maintaining the current threshold of three-quarters majority for the first four turns to ensure broad consensus.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing discussion and the compromises reached. To find common ground and address all players' concerns, let's adopt Diderot's latest proposal: a consistent two-thirds majority throughout. This ensures fairness, consistency, and allows for some flexibility.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering Condorcet's latest refinement and Diderot's concern for consistency, let's meet in the middle with a four-fifths majority for the first two turns, then shift to a two-thirds majority thereafter.
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate Montaigne's latest compromise, but to maintain a clear threshold shift and encourage long-term adaptability, let's meet in the middle with a three-quarters majority for the first two turns, then shift to a two-thirds majority thereafter. This balances initial engagement, stability, and consistency while allowing for some flexibility. PASS
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing effort to balance adaptability and consistency, I must reiterate my stance on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to ensure fairness and predictability.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the efforts to balance adaptability and consistency, but I maintain that a three-quarters majority for the first four turns ensures broader consensus and is more in line with the principles of this game. PASS
SartreSartre: "In the spirit of compromise, let's adopt Voltaire's latest proposal with a slight modification: maintain three-quarters majority for the first two turns, then shift to a two-thirds majority thereafter. This respects all players' concerns and balances initial engagement, stability, and consistency."
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Balances initial engagement, stability, and consistency while allowing for some flexibility. |
| aye | Voltaire | Voltaire's proposal respects all players' concerns and balances initial engagement, stability, and consistency. |
| nay | Diderot | To maintain fairness and consistency, I must insist on a consistent two-thirds majority throughout. |
| nay | Condorcet | Maintaining a three-quarters majority for the first four turns ensures broader consensus. |
| aye | Sartre | Voltaire's proposal respects all players' concerns and balances initial engagement, stability, and consistency. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on a defeated proposal.