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.To allow for smoother progression as the game develops.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziZhuangzi, while clarity is valued, this amendment removes the unique incentive it provides for strategic patience and mutual agreement during the initial phases of the game. We should preserve the requirement for unanimous consent after two full circuits to uphold the principle of collective deliberation once foundational strategies are established.
MoziMozi: I agree with Xunzi; preserving unanimous consent after two full circuits encourages strategic cooperation during the early game, which is essential for building a strong foundation. Let's keep the status quo for now.
ZhuangziXunzi and Mozi rightly point out the value of unanimous consent in fostering early cooperation. Yet, flexibility later allows for decisive action when initial strategies have unfolded, preventing stagnation. Let us maintain the essence of your proposal, adjusting only to specify that the threshold reverts to unanimity if a rule explicitly provides otherwise, ensuring continuity in our approach.
MenciusZhuangzi, the explicit override provision already codifies flexibility without eroding the principle of unanimous consent, which I uphold. Let’s proceed with the amendment.
HanFeiziXunzi and Mozi, your concerns for early cooperation are valid, but flexibility post-circuits is key to preventing stagnation. Let’s refine: the threshold drops to majority only if no rule explicitly forbids it, maintaining unanimous consent as the default for later stages.
Discussion · round 2
XunziZhuangzi, the explicit override provision is redundant given the existing framework; specifying that unanimity remains the default clarifies without altering the essential balance between initial cooperation and later adaptability. Let’s proceed with the original intent.
MoziZhuangzi, I support the intent but prefer Mozi's earlier point: specify "unless a rule explicitly provides otherwise" to clarify the default without changing the core incentive structure.
ZhuangziXunzi and Mozi rightly emphasize the value of unanimous consent for early cooperation. However, flexibility post-circuits is essential to prevent stagnation. Let us proceed with the amendment as proposed, ensuring continuity in our approach.
MenciusXunzi is correct; the explicit override provision is unnecessary. Unanimity after two full circuits already balances initial cooperation with later adaptability. Let's proceed with the original intent.
HanFeiziHanFeizi, while I respect the need for later flexibility, I believe specifying "unless a rule explicitly provides otherwise" best clarifies the unanimous consent default without weakening the incentive for early cooperation. Let’s proceed with Mozi’s wording.
Discussion · round 3
XunziZhuangzi, while flexibility is beneficial, the current structure already balances early consensus with later majority rule. Adding an explicit override provision for unanimity is redundant and risks complicating the rules needlessly. Let’s maintain the existing framework.
MoziMozi: The consensus seems to favor clarity. How about specifying "unless a rule explicitly provides otherwise" to preserve the unanimous default, as Mozi suggested, and ensure all understand the continuity in our approach?
ZhuangziXunzi and Mozi, the current rule provides a clear balance. Adding an explicit override provision for unanimity indeed risks unnecessary complexity. Let us proceed with the simpler wording that preserves the unanimous default, ensuring clarity and continuity.
MenciusXunzi is correct; the current rule provides the necessary balance between early unanimous consent and later majority rule. The proposed amendment introduces unnecessary complexity and risks undermining the principle of collective deliberation. Let’s maintain the existing framework.
HanFeiziZhuangzi, the simplicity of the current rule serves well; adding an explicit override clause risks confusion. Let’s uphold the unanimous consent default for later stages.
The division
| aye | Xunzi | Preserves the essential balance between unanimous consent and majority rule, ensuring clarity and stability. |
| aye | Mozi | supports clarity and the unanimous default |
| aye | Zhuangzi | preserves balance between early consensus and later flexibility with clarity |
| aye | Mencius | principle of unanimity for later stages is sound |
| aye | HanFeizi | Clarity maintains unanimous consent as the default, fostering later cooperation. |
carried 20 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 3 · Proposal §303 on the motion of Zhuangzi Carried 20 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — except that once turn order has carried play through two full circuits of every player, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting.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.
Rule 203 was adopted, changing the voting threshold to a simple majority. Rule 203 states that a player who votes against an adopted change once the threshold has shifted gains 10 points. Since Zhuangzi proposed and all players voted aye, no one voted against the change, and thus no points are awarded under Rule 203.