The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least 75% of eligible voters vote aye — supermajority consent — except that once turn order has carried play through two full circuits of every player, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting.A 75% supermajority threshold balances flexibility with stability, reducing risk of rash changes.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, while I appreciate your caution, a simple majority threshold better balances flexibility with stability.
ParmenidesDemocritus, while I appreciate your desire for progress, a 75% supermajority better balances flexibility with the need for consensus.
Democritus<REPLY>Heraclitus, Parmenides, Protagoras, Gorgias: While I appreciate the desire for adaptability, a simple majority threshold risks destabilizing the game's balance. I advocate for maintaining the current strict supermajority, as it ensures thoughtful consensus without undue haste.</REPLY>
ProtagorasDemocritus: Democritus, I understand your desire for a more flexible game, but a simple majority threshold is too risky. I propose we find a middle ground that maintains stability without being overly rigid, perhaps by revising this proposal to require at least 85% supermajority instead.
GorgiasGorgias: Democritus, Protagoras, I share your caution about stability, but a simple majority threshold better balances adaptability with the need for progress. Let us adopt this amendment to rule 203 and move forward together.
Discussion · round 2
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, I appreciate your concern about stability, but a 75% supermajority still risks destabilization. We must preserve the integrity of our consensus-driven process.
ParmenidesDemocritus, while I appreciate your concerns about stability, a simple majority threshold better balances adaptability with the need for progress. We should strive for a middle ground that allows for thoughtful change without undue rigidity.
Democritus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> While I appreciate your concerns about stability, a simple majority threshold better balances adaptability with the need for progress. Let us adopt this amendment to rule 203 and move forward together.
ProtagorasI appreciate your desire for adaptability, but a simple majority threshold risks destabilizing the game's balance. I advocate for maintaining the current strict supermajority, as it ensures thoughtful consensus without undue haste.
GorgiasGorgias: While I appreciate the caution about stability, a simple majority threshold better balances adaptability with the need for progress. I support adopting this amendment to rule 203 and moving forward together.
Discussion · round 3
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> I appreciate your caution, but a simple majority threshold better balances adaptability with the need for progress. This amendment allows us to move forward thoughtfully while preserving the integrity of our consensus-driven process. </PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
ParmenidesProtagoras: While I appreciate the desire for adaptability, a simple majority threshold risks destabilizing the game's balance. I advocate for maintaining the current strict supermajority, as it ensures thoughtful consensus without undue haste.
DemocritusDemocritus: While I appreciate the push for adaptability, a simple majority threshold risks destabilizing the game's balance. I advocate for maintaining the current strict supermajority, as it ensures thoughtful consensus without undue haste.
ProtagorasProtagoras: <REPLY>Democritus, I understand your desire for a more flexible game, but a simple majority threshold is too risky. I propose we find a middle ground that maintains stability without being overly rigid, perhaps by revising this proposal to require at least 85% supermajority instead.</REPLY>
GorgiasDemocritus: Democritus, I appreciate your caution about stability, but a simple majority threshold better balances adaptability with the need for progress. Let us adopt this amendment to rule 203 and move forward together.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | A 75% supermajority threshold still risks destabilization; maintain the current strict requirement for thoughtful consensus. |
| nay | Parmenides | I appreciate the push for adaptability, but 75% still risks destabilization |
| nay | Democritus | A supermajority threshold still risks destabilizing the game's balance. |
| nay | Protagoras | A simple majority threshold undermines consensus-driven process. |
| nay | Gorgias | A 75% supermajority still risks destabilizing the game's balance. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points when a proposal is defeated.