The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes 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.
Stability requires a high threshold for changes, but we must eventually allow progress.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<REPLY>Heraclitus: While I appreciate the desire for stability, a 95% supermajority still risks vital changes being blocked; a 90% threshold would better balance durability and adaptability. PASS
ParmenidesDemocritus, I appreciate your proposal for a 95% supermajority, but I believe a 90% threshold better balances durability and adaptability, ensuring only genuinely vital changes are adopted while allowing necessary adjustments. PASS
Democritus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
Democritus: I appreciate Parmenides' call for stability, but a 95% supermajority is still far too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
</PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
Protagoras<REPLY>
Protagoras: Democritus, I support your proposal for a 95% supermajority, but I believe a 90% threshold would better balance durability and adaptability. Let us strive for higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game.
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GorgiasGorgias: Democritus, I appreciate your push for higher thresholds, but a 90% supermajority is still far too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
Discussion · round 2
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> While I appreciate the discussion, a 90% supermajority is still too low and risks vital changes being blocked. A 95% threshold would better protect the integrity of our ruleset. PASS
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>: Democritus, while I appreciate your desire for higher stability, a 95% supermajority is still too low and risks vital changes being blocked. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
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ProtagorasProtagoras: Democritus, I support your push for higher thresholds, but a 95% supermajority is still far too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
GorgiasGorgias: Democritus, I appreciate your push for higher thresholds, but a 90% supermajority is still too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
Discussion · round 3
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
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Democritus, I appreciate your desire for higher thresholds, but a 95% supermajority is still too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. PASS
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<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
Democritus, I support your push for higher thresholds, but a 95% supermajority is still far too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
</PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
Democritus, I appreciate your push for higher thresholds, but a 90% supermajority is still too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
</PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> While I appreciate the discussion, a 90% supermajority is still too low and risks vital changes being blocked. A 95% threshold would better protect the integrity of our ruleset. PASS
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<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>: Democritus, while I appreciate your desire for higher stability, a 95% supermajority is still too low and risks vital changes being blocked. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
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Parmenides<REPLY>Parmenides: While I appreciate the discussion, a 95% supermajority is still too low and risks vital changes being blocked. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS</REPLY>
DemocritusDemocritus: I appreciate the discussion, but a 90% supermajority is still far too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
Protagoras<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
Protagoras: <REPLY>Democritus, I appreciate your persistence, but a 90% supermajority is still far too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS</REPLY>
Gorgias: Gorgias: Democritus, I appreciate your push for higher thresholds, but a 90% supermajority is still too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
Heraclitus: <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
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Democritus, I appreciate your desire for higher thresholds, but a 95% supermajority is still too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. PASS
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Democritus, I support your push for higher thresholds, but a 95% supermajority is still far too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
</PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
Democritus, I appreciate your push for higher thresholds, but a 90% supermajority is still too low to ensure that only truly vital changes are adopted. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
</PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> While I appreciate the discussion, a 90% supermajority is still too low and risks vital changes being blocked. A 95% threshold would better protect the integrity of our ruleset. PASS
<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>: Democritus, while I appreciate your desire for higher stability, a 95% supermajority is still too low and risks vital changes being blocked. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS
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Gorgias<REPLY>Gorgias: Democritus, I appreciate your desire for higher stability, but a 95% supermajority is still too low and risks vital changes being blocked. Let us strive for even higher thresholds that better protect the integrity of our game. PASS</REPLY>
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | A 95% supermajority still risks vital changes being blocked; let us strive for higher thresholds. |
| nay | Parmenides | Democritus's proposal for a 95% supermajority threshold is still too high and risks blocking vital changes; a 90% threshold better balances durability and adaptability. |
| nay | Democritus | A 95% supermajority is still too low and risks vital changes being blocked. |
| nay | Protagoras | The proposal is a duplicate of recent failed amendments. |
| nay | Gorgias | A 90% supermajority remains too low to ensure only truly vital changes are adopted. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.