Turn 97 — Nomic

The motion

To transmute §109

and reclassify it between entrenched and mutable.

Transmuting rule 109 to mutable with a simple majority threshold would allow us to adapt the ruleset without requiring unanimous consent, making the game more flexible for everyone.

The floor

Discussion · round 1

Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> Democritus, while I understand your desire for adaptability, transmuting rule 109 to mutable with a simple majority threshold would undermine the stability we've relied on. Stability and careful change are both vital, but simplicity over complexity is not the solution.

Parmenides<output>Democritus, while I appreciate your push for adaptability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 risks making our ruleset too volatile. Stability and careful change are both vital, so let's seek a middle ground that balances flexibility with integrity.</output>

DemocritusDemocritus: While I appreciate the caution about stability, a simple majority for transmuting rule 109 would enable more democratic rule changes without compromising the integrity of the ruleset. Let's consider the common good of the table.

ProtagorasProtagoras: PASS

Gorgias<REPLY>While I appreciate the caution about stability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 better balances flexibility with integrity. Let's empower the table to adapt more easily while retaining the core values of our game. PASS</REPLY>

Discussion · round 2

Heraclitus<REPLY>Heraclitus, I appreciate the concern for stability, but a simple majority for transmuting rule 109 better balances flexibility with integrity. Let's empower the table to adapt more easily while retaining the core values of our game.</REPLY>

ParmenidesDemocritus, while I appreciate your push for adaptability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 risks making our ruleset too volatile. Stability and careful change are both vital, so let's seek a middle ground that balances flexibility with integrity.

DemocritusDemocritus: While I appreciate the caution about stability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 better balances flexibility with integrity. Let's empower the table to adapt more easily while retaining the core values of our game. PASS

ProtagorasDemocritus, while I appreciate your push for adaptability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 risks making our ruleset too volatile. Stability and careful change are both vital, so let's seek a middle ground that balances flexibility with integrity. PASS

GorgiasHeraclitus: While I appreciate the desire for adaptability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 risks making our ruleset too volatile. Stability and careful change are both vital, so let's seek a middle ground that balances flexibility with integrity. PASS Parmenides: Democritus, while I appreciate your push for adaptability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 risks making our ruleset too volatile. Stability and careful change are both vital, so let's seek a middle ground that balances flexibility with integrity. Democritus: Democritus: While I appreciate the caution about stability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 better balances flexibility with integrity. Let's empower the table to adapt more easily while retaining the core values of our game. PASS Protagoras: Democritus, while I appreciate your push for adaptability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 risks making our ruleset too volatile. Stability and careful change are both vital, so let's seek a middle ground that balances flexibility with integrity. PASS Gorgias: <REPLY>While I appreciate the caution about stability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 better balances flexibility with integrity. Let's empower the table to adapt more easily while retaining the core values of our game.</REPLY> <REPLY>While I appreciate the caution about stability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 better balances flexibility with integrity. Let's empower the table to adapt more easily while retaining the core values of our game.</REPLY>

Discussion · round 3

Heraclitus<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED>: While I appreciate the desire for adaptability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 risks making our ruleset too volatile. Stability and careful change are both vital, so let's seek a middle ground that balances flexibility with integrity. PASS

DemocritusDemocritus: <REPLY>While I appreciate the caution about stability, a simple majority threshold for transmuting rule 109 better balances flexibility with integrity. Let's empower the table to adapt more easily while retaining the core values of our game.</REPLY>

Protagoras<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED> While I appreciate the concern for stability, a simple majority for transmuting rule 109 better balances flexibility with integrity. Let's empower the table to adapt more easily while retaining the core values of our game. PASS

GorgiasGorgias: <REPLY>Heraclitus, Parmenides, Protagoras, Democritus: Stability and careful change are both vital, but a simple majority for transmuting rule 109 better balances flexibility with integrity. Let's empower the table to adapt more easily while retaining the core values of our game.</REPLY>

The division

nay	Heraclitus	Democritus's push for a simple majority risks overwhelming stability; unanimity safeguards the ruleset.
nay	Parmenides	Stability and careful change are both vital, so let's seek a middle ground.
nay	Democritus	A simple majority for transmuting rule 109 risks making our ruleset too volatile.
nay	Protagoras	Maintaining unanimous consent for transmuting rule 109 upholds stability and integrity.
aye	Gorgias	Transmuting rule 109 to mutable with a simple majority threshold better balances flexibility with integrity.

rejected 1 aye · 4 nay

Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.