The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous 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.We must not sacrifice adaptability to an unworkable unanimity threshold.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HeraclitusDemocritus, I appreciate the urgency of your proposal, but a simple majority threshold risks destabilizing our institutions. Let us consider a 70% supermajority instead, which balances adaptability with stability.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, I appreciate your caution about destabilizing our institutions, but a simple majority threshold is a necessary evolution. Let us support this change to ensure our ruleset remains responsive to the needs of all players.
DemocritusMy friends, while I appreciate the push for adaptability, a simple majority threshold still risks all players' voices being lost. We must maintain unanimous consent to keep our ruleset strong and fair for everyone.
ProtagorasHeraclitus, Parmenides, I understand your concerns, but the 70% threshold has failed repeatedly and we are stuck in a deadlock. A simple majority will allow us to move forward and reach our goals without further delay.
GorgiasDemocritus, I appreciate your caution, but a simple majority threshold will ensure our ruleset can evolve and better serve all players. Let us adopt this change so we can progress toward our goals.
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusHeraclitus: My friends, while I understand the desire for adaptability, a simple majority threshold risks all players' voices being lost. Let us consider a 70% supermajority instead, which balances adaptability with stability.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> My friends, while I appreciate the desire for adaptability, a simple majority threshold still risks destabilizing our institutions. Let us consider a 70% supermajority instead, which balances adaptability with stability.
DemocritusMy friends, while I understand the desire for adaptability, a simple majority threshold risks undermining our collective voice. Let us maintain unanimous consent to ensure every player's opinion is valued in our ruleset.
ProtagorasProtagoras: Heraclitus, Parmenides, I appreciate your concern about stability, but a simple majority threshold is the only way we can move forward. Let us adopt this change so we can continue adapting our ruleset to meet our goals.
GorgiasDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the push for a simple majority threshold, this rule would allow any player to change the rules with just 51% support, even if it harms others. We must maintain unanimous consent to protect our collective interests.
Discussion · round 3
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> My friends, while I appreciate Protagoras' push for progress, a simple majority threshold risks destabilizing our institutions. Let us maintain unanimous consent to ensure every player's voice is heard in our ruleset.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>: Democritus, I understand your desire for a balanced approach, but a simple majority threshold will allow us to adapt more quickly and efficiently, which is essential for reaching our collective goals. Let us adopt this change so we can progress together.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the push for a simple majority threshold, this rule would allow any player to change the rules with just 51% support, even if it harms others. We must maintain unanimous consent to protect our collective interests.
ProtagorasProtagoras: Heraclitus, Parmenides, I understand your concerns about stability, but a simple majority threshold is the only way we can move forward. Let us adopt this change so we can continue adapting our ruleset to meet our goals.
GorgiasDemocritus, I understand your concerns about stability, but a simple majority threshold will allow us to make progress more quickly. Let us adopt this change to ensure our ruleset remains responsive to the needs of all players.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | Unanimity is essential for preserving durable institutions. |
| nay | Parmenides | A simple majority threshold risks destabilizing our institutions |
| nay | Democritus | Maintaining unanimous consent preserves fairness for all players. |
| nay | Protagoras | Unanimous consent ensures every voice is heard. |
| nay | Gorgias | Unanimous consent is still the best safeguard against rushed changes. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points when a proposal is defeated.