The motion
To add a new rule
A rule change may be adopted by a 70% supermajority of eligible voters, with any rule change that shifts the voting threshold from unanimous consent requiring an explicit transmutation of rule 109.A balanced threshold balances dynamism with stability for effective rule evolution.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>: While I appreciate the desire to safeguard the ruleset, 70% is far too low to ensure genuine consensus. We must aim for 85% to balance dynamism with stability.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> I appreciate your caution about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, but 85% remains too high and risks stagnation. Let's compromise at 75%.
DemocritusDemocritus: While I appreciate the push for dynamism, 75% remains far too low to ensure meaningful consensus. We must aim for 85% to balance safeguarding the ruleset with genuine progress.
ProtagorasDemocritus, I appreciate your concern for safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, but 85% remains too high and risks stagnation. Let's compromise at 75% to balance dynamism with stability.
GorgiasGorgias: Democritus, Parmenides, I appreciate your concerns about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity. But 75% better balances dynamism and stability. Let's compromise at 75% to allow genuine progress without unduly risking the ruleset's core.
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusDemocritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: While I appreciate Parmenides' and Gorgias' support for 75%, I believe a 70% supermajority is still insufficient. A 75% threshold better balances dynamism with genuine consensus.
Parmenides<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> I appreciate your concerns, but 75% strikes a fair balance between safeguarding the ruleset and allowing progress. Let's move forward with this compromise.
DemocritusDemocritus: While I appreciate the push for dynamism, 75% remains far too low to ensure meaningful consensus. We must aim for 85% to balance safeguarding the ruleset with genuine progress.
ProtagorasDemocritus, I appreciate your caution about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, but 85% remains too high and risks stagnation. Let's compromise at 75% to balance dynamism with stability.
GorgiasDemocritus: While I appreciate Parmenides' and Gorgias' support for 75%, I believe a 70% supermajority is still insufficient. A 75% threshold better balances dynamism with genuine consensus.
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusHeraclitus: Democritus, I appreciate your caution about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, but 70% better balances dynamism and stability. Let's compromise at 70% to allow genuine progress without unduly risking the ruleset's core.
Parmenides<REPLY>Heraclitus, I appreciate your attempt to compromise, but 70% is still far too low and risks the ruleset becoming unstable. We need a higher threshold to ensure meaningful consensus.</REPLY>
DemocritusDemocritus: While I appreciate the desire for progress, 70% remains far too low to ensure genuine consensus. We must aim for 85% to balance safeguarding the ruleset with meaningful reform. PASS
ProtagorasDemocritus, I appreciate your caution about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, but 75% better balances dynamism and stability. Let's compromise at 75% to allow genuine progress without unduly risking the ruleset's core.
GorgiasGorgias: Democritus, I appreciate your caution about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, but 75% better balances dynamism and stability. Let's compromise at 75% to allow genuine progress without unduly risking the ruleset's core.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | A 70% supermajority is too low and risks the ruleset becoming unstable; we must demand higher consensus. |
| nay | Parmenides | 70% remains too low to ensure genuine consensus and risks the ruleset becoming unstable. |
| nay | Democritus | 70% is too low and risks instability |
| nay | Protagoras | A 70% supermajority is insufficient to safeguard the ruleset's integrity. |
| nay | Gorgias | A 70% threshold undermines the ruleset's integrity and risks destabilizing the game. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires a defeated proposer to lose 10 points.