The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least 70% of eligible voters vote aye, 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.70% supermajority ensures genuine consensus without minority block.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HeraclitusHeraclitus: My friends, while I appreciate Parmenides's concern for consensus, a 70% supermajority still leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability and minority frustration.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, I appreciate your caution about minority voices, but 70% still ensures a strong consensus that reflects the will of the majority without allowing a few to block progress. This threshold strikes a balance between stability and adaptability.
DemocritusMy friends, a 70% supermajority ensures genuine consensus without the tyranny of a simple majority. This threshold respects minority voices while allowing the game to move forward decisively.
ProtagorasHeraclitus: Democritus: My friends, a 70% supermajority still leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability and minority frustration. We must strive for a threshold that truly represents the will of all players.
GorgiasGorgias: My friends, a 70% supermajority still leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability and minority frustration. We must strive for a threshold that truly represents the will of all players.
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusHeraclitus: My friends, a 70% supermajority still leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability and minority frustration. We must strive for a threshold that truly represents the will of all players.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> My friends, 70% ensures we still need broad consensus. It prevents a small minority from blocking progress while protecting against reckless rule changes. PASS
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, a 70% supermajority ensures genuine consensus without the tyranny of a simple majority. This threshold respects minority voices while allowing the game to move forward decisively.
ProtagorasGorgias: Gorgias: My friends, a 70% supermajority still leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability and minority frustration. We must strive for a threshold that truly represents the will of all players. PASS
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: My friends, a 70% supermajority still leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability and minority frustration. We must strive for a threshold that truly represents the will of all players. PASS
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusHeraclitus: My friends, a 70% supermajority still leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability and minority frustration. We must strive for a threshold that truly represents the will of all players. PASS
ParmenidesDemocritus, I appreciate your desire for genuine consensus, but a simple majority already risks marginalizing minority voices. We must strive for a threshold that truly represents the will of all players. PASS
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while a 70% supermajority is better than unanimous consent, it still leaves 30% of voters without recourse. This risks instability and minority frustration; let us strive for a threshold that truly represents the will of all players.
ProtagorasMy friends, a 70% supermajority still leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability and minority frustration. We must strive for a threshold that truly represents the will of all players. PASS
GorgiasGorgias: My friends, a 70% supermajority still leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability and minority frustration. We must strive for a threshold that truly represents the will of all players. PASS
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | 70% supermajority still marginalizes 30% of voters. |
| nay | Parmenides | A 70% supermajority still risks marginalizing minority voices. |
| nay | Democritus | 70% leaves 30% of voters without recourse |
| nay | Protagoras | 70% still risks instability and minority frustration |
| nay | Gorgias | 70% still leaves 30% without recourse |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.