The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least 80% of eligible voters vote aye. The proposer of an adopted rule change gains 5 points.80% supermajority better balances stability and progress than unanimous consent.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus: While I appreciate the desire to progress, an 80% supermajority remains too low to safeguard the ruleset's integrity. We must resist further erosion of consensus.
Parmenides<output>Democritus, I understand the desire for progress, but 80% still falls short of the consensus we need to protect our ruleset. Let's maintain a higher threshold to ensure stability.</output>
Democritus<REPLY>Democritus, I appreciate your desire for progress, but an 80% supermajority remains too low to safeguard the ruleset's integrity. We must resist further erosion of consensus.</REPLY>
ProtagorasProtagoras: <REPLY>Democritus, I understand your concern for safeguarding the ruleset, but 80% better balances stability with practicality for meaningful rule changes. I will support this amendment.</REPLY>
GorgiasDemocritus: Democritus: While I appreciate the push for progress, 80% remains too low to safeguard the ruleset's integrity. We must resist further erosion of consensus. PASS
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusDemocritus, while I appreciate the desire for progress, 80% still falls short of the consensus we need to protect our ruleset. Let's maintain a higher threshold to ensure stability.
ParmenidesDemocritus, while I appreciate your desire for progress, 80% still falls short of the consensus we need to protect our ruleset. Let's maintain a higher threshold to ensure stability. PASS
Democritus<REPLY>Democritus, I understand your desire for progress, but 80% still falls short of the consensus we need to protect our ruleset. Let's maintain a higher threshold to ensure stability.</REPLY>
ProtagorasProtagoras: Protagoras: <REPLY>Democritus, I understand the desire for progress, but 80% still falls short of the consensus we need to protect our ruleset. Let's maintain a higher threshold to ensure stability. While I appreciate your concern for safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, we must balance consensus with practicality. I will support the 80% supermajority.</REPLY>
GorgiasGorgias: Democritus, while I appreciate your caution about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, 80% better balances stability with practicality. I will support this amendment. PASS
Discussion · round 3
Heraclitus<output>Democritus, while I appreciate your desire for progress, 80% still falls short of the consensus we need to protect our ruleset. Let's maintain a higher threshold to ensure stability.</output>
Parmenides<output>Democritus, I understand your desire for progress, but 80% still falls short of the consensus we need to protect our ruleset. Let's maintain a higher threshold to ensure stability.</output>
DemocritusDemocritus: <REPLY>While I appreciate the desire for progress, an 80% supermajority remains too low to safeguard the ruleset's integrity. We must resist further erosion of consensus.</REPLY>
ProtagorasProtagoras: Democritus, while I appreciate your concern for safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, 80% better balances stability with practicality. I will support this amendment. PASS
GorgiasDemocritus, while I appreciate your caution about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, 80% better balances stability with practicality. I will support this amendment. PASS
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | 80% is still too low to safeguard the ruleset's integrity |
| nay | Parmenides | While I respect the push for progress, 80% still falls short of the consensus we need to protect our ruleset. |
| nay | Democritus | An 80% supermajority still falls short of the consensus needed to protect our ruleset. |
| nay | Protagoras | 80% falls short of the consensus needed to safeguard the ruleset. |
| aye | Gorgias | 80% is a fair balance of stability and adaptability. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer of a defeated proposal to lose 10 points.