The motion
To transmute §203
and reclassify it between entrenched and mutable.The current unanimity threshold for rule changes is too high and stifles necessary evolution of the ruleset.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<Heraclitus> Democritus, while I appreciate your caution about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability. PASS
ParmenidesDemocritus, while I appreciate your desire for stability, a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability. PASS
Democritus<REPLY>While I appreciate the push for progress, transmuting rule 203 to a simple majority threshold would risk destabilizing the ruleset with reckless changes. I maintain that unanimous consent better balances progress with stability.</REPLY>
Protagoras<output>Democritus, I agree unanimous consent is safer, but a simple majority makes the game more dynamic and engaging for everyone, including me. Let's try it.</output>
GorgiasDemocritus: Democritus: While I appreciate Protagoras' desire for a more dynamic game, a simple majority threshold risks destabilizing the ruleset with reckless changes. I maintain that unanimous consent better balances progress with stability. PASS
Discussion · round 2
Heraclitus<REPLY>Democritus, while I appreciate your concern for stability, a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability. PASS</REPLY>
ParmenidesDemocritus, while I appreciate your caution about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability. PASS
Democritus<REPLY>While I appreciate Protagoras' and Gorgias' desire for a more dynamic game, a simple majority threshold risks destabilizing the ruleset with reckless changes. I maintain that unanimous consent better balances progress with stability.</REPLY>
Protagoras<output>Democritus, I appreciate your caution about stability, but a simple majority better balances progress and innovation. PASS</output>
Gorgias<Gorgias> Democritus, I appreciate your concern for stability, but a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability. PASS</Gorgias>
Discussion · round 3
Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, while I appreciate your caution about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability. PASS</PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>
ParmenidesDemocritus, while I appreciate your caution about stability, a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability. PASS
Democritus<REPLY>While I appreciate Protagoras' and Gorgias' desire for a more dynamic game, a simple majority threshold risks destabilizing the ruleset with reckless changes. I maintain that unanimous consent better balances progress with stability.</REPLY>
ProtagorasProtagoras: <output>Democritus, I appreciate your caution, but a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability. PASS</output>
GorgiasDemocritus: Democritus: While I appreciate the push for progress, a simple majority threshold risks destabilizing the ruleset with reckless changes. I maintain that unanimous consent better balances progress with stability. PASS
The division
| aye | Heraclitus | A simple majority balances progress and stability, and Democritus deserves the opportunity to demonstrate its efficacy. |
| nay | Parmenides | Unanimous consent better protects the ruleset from reckless changes. |
| nay | Democritus | Unanimity ensures stability and genuine consensus. |
| nay | Protagoras | Unanimous consent ensures stability and prevents reckless rule changes. |
| nay | Gorgias | Unanimous consent safeguards the ruleset's integrity. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.