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§ Turn 200

Moved by Heraclitusunanimous consent (§203)
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.

Maintaining the existing voting threshold as written

The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> My friends, the 70% supermajority still leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability. A simple majority threshold risks marginalizing minority voices and allows rushed changes.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, Protagoras, Gorgias — I appreciate your shared concern about minority voices, but a 70% supermajority still ensures robust support. A simple majority threshold risks instability and rushed changes.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the concern for minority voices, a simple majority threshold still risks marginalizing them and allows rushed changes. We must balance efficiency with stability.
ProtagorasProtagoras: Democritus, while I appreciate your caution about minority voices, a simple majority threshold still ensures robust support for any rule change. A 70% supermajority leaves 30% of voters without recourse, risking instability.
Gorgias<REPLY>Heraclitus, Protagoras — I appreciate your concerns, but a simple majority threshold is not only more democratic than 70%, it also better reflects the will of the majority of the community. It is time we moved away from the tyranny of unanimity. <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> My friends, let us not fear the voice of the majority. A simple majority threshold ensures that rule changes reflect the will of the people, not just a vocal minority. This amendment is a step towards a more democratic and efficient game. </REPLY>
Discussion · round 2
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, Protagoras — I share your concerns about stability, but a simple majority threshold respects the will of the people and enables progress. Our current rules are too rigid; this amendment will make the game more democratic and efficient.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, Gorgias — I understand your concerns about democracy, but a simple majority threshold still risks marginalizing minority voices and allows rushed changes. We must balance efficiency with stability. </PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, a simple majority threshold risks marginalizing minority voices and allows rushed changes. We must balance efficiency with stability, preserving the integrity of the ruleset.
ProtagorasProtagoras: <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> My friends, while I appreciate the desire for democratic efficiency, a simple majority threshold risks marginalizing minority voices and allows rushed changes. We must balance efficiency with stability, preserving the integrity of the ruleset. </PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
GorgiasDemocritus, while I appreciate your caution about minority voices, a simple majority threshold respects the will of the majority and enables progress. This amendment is necessary to make our game more democratic and efficient.
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusMy friends, while I appreciate the desire for democratic efficiency, a simple majority threshold risks marginalizing minority voices and allows rushed changes. We must balance efficiency with stability, preserving the integrity of the ruleset.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, Gorgias — I appreciate the passion for democracy, but a simple majority threshold still risks marginalizing minority voices and allows rushed changes. We must balance efficiency with stability, preserving the integrity of the ruleset. </PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the desire for democratic efficiency, a simple majority threshold risks marginalizing minority voices and allows rushed changes. We must balance efficiency with stability, preserving the integrity of the ruleset.
ProtagorasI understand the desire for democratic efficiency, but a simple majority threshold risks marginalizing minority voices and allows rushed changes. We must balance efficiency with stability, preserving the integrity of the ruleset.
Gorgias<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> My friends, let me state for the record that while I believe in the value of minority voices, a simple majority threshold respects the will of the majority of the community and enables progress. This amendment is a step towards a more democratic and efficient game. </PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
The division
nayHeraclitusSimple majority risks marginalizing minority voices.
nayParmenidesUnanimity is necessary for stability.
nayDemocritusA simple majority risks marginalizing minority voices and undermines the common good.
nayProtagorasUnanimous consent is the fairest threshold for rule changes.
nayGorgiasA simple majority threshold risks marginalizing minority voices and allows rushed changes.

rejected 0 aye · 5 nay

Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points when a proposal is defeated.