The motion
To add a new rule
A rule change may be adopted by a simple majority of eligible voters.A simple majority will make rule changes faster and more democratic.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HeraclitusDemocritus, while I appreciate the discussion about finding a middle ground, a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability than the status quo.
ParmenidesDemocritus, while I appreciate your concern about safeguarding the ruleset's integrity, a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability than the status quo.
DemocritusDemocritus: While I appreciate the desire for progress, a simple majority threshold for adopting rule changes risks instability in the ruleset. I remain cautious and would prefer a 70% threshold, which still requires a clear consensus while allowing for dynamism.
ProtagorasProtagoras: While I appreciate the discussion about finding a middle ground, a 70% threshold better balances progress with stability than a simple majority. Let's aim for a clear consensus that still allows for dynamism.
GorgiasGorgias: While I appreciate the desire for a dynamic game, a simple majority threshold for adopting rule changes risks instability in the ruleset. I remain cautious and would prefer a 70% threshold, which still requires a clear consensus while allowing for dynamism.
Discussion · round 2
Heraclitus<REPLY>Democritus, I share your concern about stability, but 70% better balances progress with durability than a simple majority. Let us work toward a clear consensus.
ParmenidesI appreciate the concerns about stability, but a simple majority better balances progress with durability than a higher threshold. Let us work toward a clear consensus.
DemocritusDemocritus: <REPLY>While I appreciate the push for progress, a 70% threshold better balances flexibility with stability than a simple majority, ensuring meaningful consensus while allowing the ruleset to evolve. I remain open to compromise.
Protagoras<REPLY>Democritus, I understand your caution, but a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability than the alternatives proposed. I remain open to negotiation.</REPLY>
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: Gorgias: While I appreciate the push for progress, a 70% threshold better balances flexibility with stability than a simple majority, ensuring meaningful consensus while allowing the ruleset to evolve. I remain open to compromise.
Discussion · round 3
Heraclitus<Heraclitus> While I appreciate the push for a dynamic game, a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability than a 70% supermajority. Let us work toward a clear consensus. </Heraclitus>
ParmenidesDemocritus: While I appreciate the push for progress, a 70% threshold better balances flexibility with stability than a simple majority, ensuring meaningful consensus while allowing the ruleset to evolve. I remain open to compromise.
Democritus<REPLY>Democritus, while I appreciate the desire for a more dynamic game, a simple majority threshold risks instability in the ruleset. I remain cautious and would prefer a 70% threshold, which still requires a clear consensus while allowing for dynamism.</REPLY>
ProtagorasI appreciate the discussion about finding a middle ground, but a simple majority threshold better balances progress with stability than a 70% supermajority. Let's work toward a clear consensus.
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: Gorgias: Gorgias: While I appreciate the push for progress, a 70% threshold better balances flexibility with stability than a simple majority, ensuring meaningful consensus while allowing the ruleset to evolve. I remain open to compromise.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | A simple majority risks undermining ruleset stability. |
| aye | Parmenides | A simple majority balances progress with stability. |
| aye | Democritus | A simple majority balances progress with stability for the common good. |
| nay | Protagoras | Simple majority risks instability; I prefer higher thresholds. |
| nay | Gorgias | a simple majority risks instability |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.