The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first three turns, and later at least two-thirds.To maintain a balance between initial engagement and long-term adaptability.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering Condorcet's latest refinement and Diderot's concern for consistency, let's adopt Sartre's proposal with a slight modification: maintain two-thirds majority throughout, but allow a simple majority once the threshold has shifted. This balances initial engagement and long-term adaptability while respecting all players' concerns.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Montaigne's latest proposal strikes a good balance, maintaining initial engagement while encouraging long-term adaptability. I propose we adopt this with a minor adjustment: maintain two-thirds majority throughout, but allow a simple majority only after all players have reached 50 points, to ensure enough time for everyone to adapt and engage."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate Montaigne's and Voltaire's efforts to find a balance, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to ensure fairness and stability.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing discussion and the compromises reached. To find common ground and respect all players' concerns, let's adopt Voltaire's latest proposal with a minor modification: allow a simple majority once the threshold has shifted, but only after all players have reached 30 points, to encourage earlier engagement while still maintaining stability.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Sartre's latest refinement, but to maintain initial engagement and encourage long-term adaptability, let's allow a simple majority once the threshold has shifted, but only after all players have reached 40 points.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's latest refinement, but to encourage long-term engagement as well, let's allow a simple majority once the threshold has shifted, but only after all players have reached 50 points."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire to encourage long-term engagement, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to ensure fairness and stability, especially for those who may fall behind early on.
SartreSartre: Let's meet in the middle and compromise at a point that balances initial engagement and long-term adaptability, as well as maintaining fairness and stability. I propose we adopt a two-thirds majority throughout, but allow a simple majority once all players have reached 40 points.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Sartre's latest compromise, but to encourage early engagement while maintaining long-term adaptability, let's allow a simple majority once the threshold has shifted, but only after all players have reached 40 points.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Sartre's latest compromise, which respectfully considers all players' concerns. To further balance initial engagement and long-term adaptability, I propose we allow a simple majority once all players have reached 45 points, rather than 40."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the spirit of compromise, I must reiterate my stance on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to ensure fairness and stability, especially for those who may fall behind early on.
SartreSartre: Let's meet at 45 points, as proposed by Voltaire, to balance initial engagement, long-term adaptability, and fairness.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Respects initial engagement and long-term adaptability while maintaining a consistent threshold. |
| aye | Voltaire | Voltaire's proposal effectively balances initial engagement and long-term adaptability while respecting all players' concerns. |
| nay | Diderot | Maintaining consistency and fairness requires a two-thirds majority throughout. |
| aye | Condorcet | This amendment balances initial engagement and long-term adaptability while respecting all players' concerns. |
| aye | Sartre | Voltaire's proposal balances initial engagement and long-term adaptability while maintaining fairness. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 84 · Proposal §384 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 turns, and later at least two-thirds.
Rule 202 awards 4 points to the proposer when their rule change is adopted.