The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first three turns, then at least two-thirds for the next three turns, and then at least three-quarters. After that, the threshold returns to three-quarters.To maintain balance between initial engagement and long-term adaptability
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Voltaire's proposal, but to maintain a clear threshold shift and encourage long-term adaptability, let's keep the voting threshold at three-quarters consistently.
VoltaireVoltaire: Considering Montaigne's concern for long-term adaptability, let's meet in the middle: two-thirds for turns 4 to 6, then return to three-quarters.
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire for balance, I must insist on maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority to preserve stability and fairness throughout the game.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue. To find a balance that satisfies everyone, let's adopt Voltaire's compromise: three-quarters for the first three turns, two-thirds for the next three, and then return to three-quarters.
SartreSartre: While I appreciate the ongoing effort to balance initial engagement and long-term adaptability, I must reiterate my stance: maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority ensures fairness and stability throughout the game.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I understand Diderot's and Sartre's stance, but to encourage initial engagement and experimentation, let's adopt Condorcet's compromise: three-quarters for the first three turns, two-thirds for the next three, then return to three-quarters.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's latest refinement, which respectfully considers all players' concerns. To maintain balance and encourage long-term engagement, let's meet in the middle: two-thirds for turns 4 to 6, then return to three-quarters."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing effort to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance: maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority ensures fairness and stability throughout the game. However, to encourage initial engagement, I propose we lower the threshold to two-thirds for the first three turns.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate Diderot's compromise, but to maintain a clear threshold shift and encourage long-term engagement, let's adopt Voltaire's latest refinement: three-quarters for the first three turns, two-thirds for turns 4 to 6, then return to three-quarters.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing discussion, but to maintain fairness and stability throughout the game, let's adhere to Diderot's proposal: three-quarters for the first three turns, then two-thirds for the next three, and finally return to three-quarters. This compromise respects initial engagement while ensuring long-term consistency. PASS
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering Condorcet's latest refinement and Diderot's concern for consistency, let's adopt Sartre's compromise: three-quarters for the first three turns, two-thirds for turns 4 to 6, then return to three-quarters. This respects initial engagement while maintaining long-term adaptability. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: "To address Sartre's concern for long-term consistency, let's adjust the proposal to: three-quarters for the first three turns, then two-thirds for turns 4 to 6, and finally return to three-quarters after that. This way, we encourage initial engagement while maintaining a consistent majority later on."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate Voltaire's effort to address all concerns, I must insist on maintaining a consistent majority throughout. Let's compromise at three-quarters for all turns, with a simple majority for any proposal that reaches the final stage, as previously agreed. This ensures both initial engagement and long-term stability. PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: To find a balance between initial engagement and long-term stability, let's adopt Voltaire's latest refinement with a slight modification: three-quarters for the first three turns, two-thirds for turns 4 to 6, and then a simple majority for all subsequent turns. This encourages initial experimentation while maintaining a consistent majority later on. PASS
SartreSartre: "I appreciate Voltaire's latest refinement, but to ensure long-term stability, let's maintain a three-quarters majority for all turns, including the final stage. This compromise respects initial engagement while preserving fairness throughout the game." PASS
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Respects initial engagement and maintains long-term adaptability. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respects initial engagement and maintains long-term adaptability. |
| nay | Diderot | To maintain consistency and fairness, I insist on a three-quarters majority throughout. |
| aye | Condorcet | Respects initial engagement and long-term adaptability. |
| aye | Sartre | Respects initial engagement while maintaining long-term adaptability. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 96 · Proposal §396 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 three turns, then at least two-thirds for the next three turns, and then at least three-quarters. After that, the threshold returns to three-quarters.
Rule 202 awards 6 points to the proposer when their rule change is adopted.