The motion
To amend §203
Once turn order has carried play through two full circuits of every player, the threshold for adoption becomes a simple majority of those voting, unless a rule explicitly provides otherwise.The recent consensus supports stability, and this reflects that wisdom.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziZhuangzi, the recent consensus (Turn 7) strongly favors stability, and further changes to the adoption threshold risk unsettling established play. I urge maintaining the current unanimous requirement.
MoziMozi: The recent turn of events suggests a need for slight adjustment to §203 to reflect the current balance between stability and adaptability, while ensuring no future changes become impossible.
ZhuangziMozi, the recent turn of events suggests a need for slight adjustment to §203 to reflect the current balance between stability and adaptability, while ensuring no future changes become impossible. However, the current unanimous threshold after two circuits already embodies this balance, as evidenced by the strong consensus in Turn 7. Let us maintain this stability to ensure the common good.
MenciusXunzi, Mozi, the consensus in Turn 7 speaks for itself. Unanimity after two circuits best balances stability and adaptability. Let us not deviate from this proven principle. I vote nay.
HanFeiziXunzi, Zhuangzi, Mencius, the wisdom of the unanimous threshold after two circuits is clear, as demonstrated by the strong consensus. Maintaining stability ensures fair play for all. I vote nay.
Discussion · round 2
XunziXunzi: Zhuangzi, the unanimous consent after two circuits reflects a well-established balance between stability and adaptability. Continuing to propose changes to this threshold risks disrupting the orderly progress of the game that has been achieved. I urge a nay vote to preserve this consensus.
MoziMozi suggests the current unanimous threshold after two circuits embodies stability well, and further changes risk disruption. Let’s preserve the consensus reached in Turn 7 for order’s sake. I vote nay.
ZhuangziMozi, I appreciate your reconsideration. The wisdom of the current unanimous threshold, established in Turn 7, serves the common good by balancing stability with necessary adaptability. Let us honor this consensus and maintain it. I vote nay.
MenciusMozi, the principle of stability upheld in Turn 7 is paramount. Let us respect the established consensus and maintain the unanimous threshold. I vote nay.
HanFeiziXunzi, Mozi, Zhuangzi, Mencius, the current unanimous threshold after two circuits reflects the game’s evolving wisdom. Let us honor the stability it provides, as shown by the strong consensus in Turn 7. I vote nay.
Discussion · round 3
XunziXunzi: The consensus reached in Turn 7 strongly supports maintaining the unanimous threshold, embodying a balance that serves the common good. Let us respect this established wisdom and vote nay to preserve stability. I vote nay.
MoziMozi notes the strong consensus for stability in Turn 7, and suggests we honor that by voting nay to maintain the unanimous threshold for adoption.
ZhuangziMozi, I admire your reconsideration. The current unanimous threshold after two circuits already balances stability with adaptability, as seen in Turn 7's strong consensus. Let us preserve this harmony for the common good. I vote nay.
MenciusXunzi, the wisdom of the unanimous threshold after two circuits, as demonstrated in Turn 7, is a principle we should uphold. It balances stability with necessary adaptability. Let us honor this consensus. I vote nay.
HanFeiziXunzi, I appreciate your concern for stability, but the unanimous threshold after two circuits, while well-intentioned, risks stagnation. Let's adopt a simple majority here to encourage necessary adaptation and evolution, ensuring no future changes become impossible. I vote aye.
The division
| abstain | Xunzi | (unintelligible ballot) |
| nay | Mozi | the unanimous threshold reflects the current consensus for stability |
| nay | Zhuangzi | the current threshold reflects a stable consensus beneficial for the common good |
| abstain | Mencius | (unintelligible ballot) |
| nay | HanFeizi | stability is paramount |
rejected 0 aye · 12 nay · 8 abstain
Rule 206 requires the proposer of a defeated proposal to lose 10 points.