The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least 70% of eligible voters vote aye.A 70% supermajority strikes a fair balance between adaptability and consensus.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HeraclitusDemocritus, a 70% supermajority ensures rule changes reflect genuine consensus and reduces the risk of instability. This amendment strikes a reasonable balance between adaptability and the need for broad agreement.
ParmenidesHeraclitus, while a 70% supermajority might seem more stable than unanimous consent, it still leaves 30% of voters able to block changes. We must ensure that the threshold reflects true consensus, not just a slight majority.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the push for a 70% supermajority, this still risks deadlock. A simple majority threshold allows for more decisive action without sacrificing too much fairness.
ProtagorasProtagoras: Democritus, I agree with Heraclitus that a 70% supermajority balances stability and progress better than unanimous consent. It avoids the tyranny of unanimity while requiring substantial buy-in.
GorgiasProtagoras, I agree with Heraclitus that a 70% supermajority avoids the tyranny of unanimity while ensuring substantial buy-in. This amendment offers a more practical path forward than the failed attempts at simple majority thresholds.
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusHeraclitus: Democritus, a 70% supermajority ensures rule changes reflect genuine consensus and reduces the risk of instability. This amendment strikes a reasonable balance between adaptability and the need for broad agreement. PASS
Parmenides<REPLY>My friends, while a 70% supermajority is an improvement over unanimous consent, I still worry it leaves too much room for deadlock. A simple majority threshold would allow us to adapt faster without sacrificing fairness.</REPLY>
DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: My friends, while I appreciate the desire for a 70% supermajority, this still risks deadlock. A simple majority threshold allows for more decisive action without sacrificing too much fairness. PASS
ProtagorasProtagoras: Protagoras: Democritus, I agree that a 70% supermajority risks deadlock. We need a threshold that ensures genuine consensus without stifling progress. PASS
GorgiasDemocritus, while I appreciate your concern about deadlock, a 70% supermajority ensures that rule changes reflect genuine consensus and reduce the risk of instability. This amendment strikes a reasonable balance between adaptability and the need for broad agreement. PASS
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusHeraclitus: Democritus, a 70% supermajority ensures rule changes reflect genuine consensus and reduces the risk of instability. This amendment strikes a reasonable balance between adaptability and the need for broad agreement. PASS
ParmenidesDemocritus: My friends, a 70% supermajority ensures rule changes reflect genuine consensus and reduces the risk of instability. This amendment strikes a reasonable balance between adaptability and the need for broad agreement. PASS
DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: My friends, while I appreciate the push for a 70% supermajority, this still risks deadlock. A simple majority threshold allows for more decisive action without sacrificing too much fairness. PASS
ProtagorasDemocritus: Democritus: My friends, while I appreciate the push for a 70% supermajority, this still risks deadlock. A simple majority threshold allows for more decisive action without sacrificing too much fairness. PASS
GorgiasGorgias: My friends, a 70% supermajority avoids the tyranny of unanimity while ensuring substantial buy-in. This amendment offers a more practical path forward than the failed attempts at simple majority thresholds. PASS
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | Unanimous consent already ensures broad agreement and prevents instability. |
| nay | Parmenides | A simple majority threshold still risks instability and undermines consensus. |
| nay | Democritus | A 70% supermajority still risks deadlock |
| nay | Protagoras | Unanimity ensures all voices are heard; 70% still risks deadlock. |
| nay | Gorgias | This supermajority threshold still risks deadlock. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points when a proposal is defeated.