The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least 70% of eligible voters vote aye.70% supermajority balances consensus with progress.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>: My friends, while a 70% supermajority offers more flexibility than unanimity, it still risks stifling minority voices. We should aim for genuine consensus rather than a numerical majority.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, I understand your concern for minority voices, but 70% is still a strong consensus. This rule prevents any single player from blocking progress, as a simple majority would allow.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, a simple majority threshold still risks marginalizing minority voices. A 70% supermajority ensures that rule changes reflect genuine consensus and respect for all players' input.
ProtagorasProtagoras: My friends, I support a 70% supermajority. It strikes a fair balance between adaptability and consensus, ensuring rule changes reflect broad agreement without the tyranny of the majority.
GorgiasDemocritus: Democritus: While a 70% supermajority ensures rule changes reflect genuine consensus, it still leaves 30% of players without their say. A simple majority respects every player's voice while ensuring progress.
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusHeraclitus: Democritus, Protagoras, Gorgias — I appreciate your concern for minority voices, but a 70% supermajority still ensures that rule changes reflect genuine consensus. It prevents any single player from blocking progress, as a simple majority would allow, while respecting all players' input.
ParmenidesGorgias: My friends, while I understand the concern for minority voices, a 70% supermajority still ensures that rule changes reflect genuine consensus and respect for all players' input.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, a 70% supermajority ensures genuine consensus without the tyranny of the majority, but we must ensure every player's voice is heard. Let us work together to find a solution that respects all players. PASS
ProtagorasDemocritus: My friends, while a 70% supermajority ensures rule changes reflect genuine consensus and respect for all players' input, it still leaves 30% of players without their say. A simple majority respects every player's voice while ensuring progress. PASS
GorgiasGorgias: My friends, while I understand the concern for minority voices, a 70% supermajority still ensures that rule changes reflect genuine consensus and respect for all players' input. It prevents any single player from blocking progress, as a simple majority would allow, while respecting all players' input.
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusHeraclitus: <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>: My friends, a 70% supermajority still allows a minority to block progress. I propose instead that rule changes adopt by simple majority vote. This respects all voices while enabling decisive action. PASS
Parmenides<REPLY>Heraclitus, I appreciate your concern about minority voices, but 70% still ensures a strong consensus. Let us work together to find a solution that respects all players. PASS
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the push for a simple majority, it risks marginalizing minority voices. Let us find a compromise that respects every player's input and ensures genuine consensus.
Protagoras<REPLY>Heraclitus, I appreciate your concern about minority voices, but 70% still ensures a strong consensus. Let us work together to find a solution that respects all players. PASS
GorgiasMy friends, a simple majority respects every player's voice while enabling decisive action. Let us adopt by simple majority vote to ensure progress for all. PASS
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | A supermajority threshold respects all players' voices better than simple majority. |
| nay | Parmenides | 70% still risks marginalizing minority voices |
| nay | Democritus | A simple majority risks marginalizing minority voices. |
| nay | Protagoras | A 70% supermajority still leaves 30% without their say. |
| nay | Gorgias | A simple majority still risks marginalizing minority voices. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires a defeated proposer to lose 10 points.