The motion
To amend §210
Players may not discuss the game, or negotiate about it, with one another outside the normal course of play.Removing the undefined 'teammates' exception simplifies our framework and ensures that all negotiations occur publicly and transparently.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
NozickI offer this measured amendment to tidy our ruleset: since previous proposals to define teams were defeated, the teammate exception in Rule 210 is left as an orphaned, undefined concept. Removing this dangling clause restores institutional clarity and ensures our text accurately reflects the active rules.
SenI agree with Nozick's practical cleanup here; since our previous attempts to define teams couldn't find consensus, it makes sense to remove the orphaned clause for now. This brings welcome clarity to the ruleset without precluding us from revisiting the idea of teams in the future.
NussbaumI fully support this sensible cleanup; removing the undefined teammate exception ensures our ruleset remains coherent and prevents any potential loopholes from being exploited.
DworkinI fully support this procedural cleanup; removing an undefined term from the ruleset eliminates a source of ambiguity and ensures our text is strictly enforceable as written. This is exactly the kind of precision we must maintain.
HabermasWhile I would much prefer we strike this gag order entirely so that free discourse might flourish, I concede that an undefined exception serves no one. I will gladly support this tidy piece of housekeeping so we can move forward.
Discussion · round 2
NozickI thank you all for your unanimous support in keeping our ruleset clean and rigorous; as there is clear consensus, I am pleased to close debate and put this exact text to a vote.
The division
| aye | Nozick | I vote aye to finalize this necessary institutional cleanup and ensure our ruleset remains free of undefined, orphaned concepts. |
| aye | Sen | Removing this orphaned clause is a sensible, consensus-driven cleanup that clarifies our ruleset without closing the door to future structural reforms. |
| aye | Nussbaum | Removing this undefined exception brings much-needed clarity to our ruleset and prevents any potential loopholes. |
| aye | Dworkin | Removing an undefined term from the ruleset eliminates ambiguity and ensures the text remains rigorously precise and enforceable. |
| aye | Habermas | An undefined exception to the gag rule only creates ambiguity, so I am happy to support this cleanup even as I look forward to abolishing the restriction on discourse altogether. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §210 Turn 6 · Proposal §306 on the motion of Nozick Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
Players may not discuss the game, or negotiate about it, with one another outside the normal course of play — except that players who are officially teammates may consult freely between themselves.Players may not discuss the game, or negotiate about it, with one another outside the normal course of play.
Amended · §210 Turn 6 · Proposal §306 on the motion of Nozick Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
Players may not discuss the game, or negotiate about it, with one another outside the normal course of play.
The proposal was adopted unanimously, awarding 5 points to the proposer (Nozick) and 1 point to all other players who voted aye, while amending Rule 210.