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§ Turn 91

Moved by Diderotat least two-thirds of eligible voters must vote 'aye' for the first three turns, and later at least half (§203)
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 half. For the next three turns, the threshold is at least three-quarters, then it returns to two-thirds.

Maintain initial engagement and encourage long-term adaptability.

The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Diderot's proposal, but to maintain a clear threshold shift and encourage long-term engagement, let's instead increase the threshold to three-quarters for the next two turns, then return to two-thirds.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Diderot's proposal balances initial engagement and long-term adaptability. To accommodate Montaigne's concern, let's compromise: keep the threshold at three-quarters for the next turn, then return to two-thirds."
DiderotWhile I appreciate Montaigne's and Voltaire's concerns, I must insist on maintaining consistency and predictability in our voting threshold. Let's keep the threshold at two-thirds for the next three turns to ensure stability and fairness throughout the game.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue. To find a balance that satisfies everyone, let's adopt Voltaire's compromise: keep the threshold at three-quarters for the next turn, then return to two-thirds. This respects the need for initial engagement and allows for long-term adaptability.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering Sartre's latest compromise, which respects all players' concerns and balances initial engagement with long-term adaptability, I propose we adopt their refinement: three-quarters for the next turn, then return to two-thirds. This offers a durable compromise that maintains clear threshold shifts.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's latest refinement and Sartre's compromise. To respect all players' concerns, let's adopt Sartre's proposal as the middle ground: three-quarters for the next turn, then return to two-thirds."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing effort to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance on maintaining consistency and predictability. Let's keep the threshold at two-thirds for the next three turns to ensure stability and fairness throughout the game.
CondorcetCondorcet: To balance all concerns and respect precedent, let's meet in the middle: two-thirds for the next two turns, then return to half. This allows for initial engagement, long-term adaptability, and maintains consistency with our previous agreements.
SartreSartre: I appreciate Condorcet's effort to balance all concerns. Let's meet in the middle: three-quarters for the next turn, then return to two-thirds to encourage early engagement while maintaining long-term adaptability and respecting consistency.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Condorcet's effort to balance all concerns. To find a durable compromise that respects all players' concerns, let's adopt Sartre's latest refinement: three-quarters for the next turn, then return to two-thirds. This maintains clear threshold shifts and encourages both initial engagement and long-term adaptability.
VoltaireVoltaire: "In the spirit of compromise, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal: three-quarters for the next turn, then return to two-thirds. This respects all players' concerns and balances initial engagement with long-term adaptability."
DiderotDiderot: To preserve the spirit of compromise and the need for stability, let's meet in the middle: two-thirds for the next two turns, then return to half. This respects initial engagement, allows for adaptability, and maintains consistency with our previous agreements.
CondorcetCondorcet: To respect all players' input, let's compromise: two-thirds for the next turn, then three-quarters for the following turn, before returning to half. This balances initial engagement, long-term adaptability, and consistency.
SartreSartre: "In the spirit of compromise, let's adopt Diderot's latest proposal: two-thirds for the next two turns, then return to half. This respects initial engagement, allows for adaptability, and maintains consistency with our previous agreements."
The division
nayMontaigneTo maintain a clear threshold shift and encourage long-term engagement, let's instead increase the threshold to three-quarters for the next two turns, then return to two-thirds.
ayeVoltaireRespects initial engagement, allows for long-term adaptability, and maintains consistency with previous agreements.
ayeDiderotMaintains consistency and ensures fairness throughout the game.
ayeCondorcetRespects precedent and maintains consistency.
ayeSartreMaintains balance and encourages long-term engagement.

carried 4 aye · 1 nay

As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 91 · Proposal §391 on the motion of Diderot 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 half.A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first three turns, and later at least half. For the next three turns, the threshold is at least three-quarters, then it returns to two-thirds.

Rule 202 awards 6 points to the proposer when their rule change is adopted.