The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least two-thirds of the votes cast are in favour.Maintain stability for thoughtful consensus.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziMozi, I appreciate your desire for efficiency, yet the current system safeguards against hasty decisions. The two-thirds majority reflects our commitment to durable institutions, and departing from this risks instability. PASS
MoziMozi: Mencius, I understand the call for efficiency, yet the current two-thirds requirement reflects a commitment to collective wisdom. Perhaps we could consider a compromise, like a supermajority, to balance adaptability with stability? PASS
ZhuangziMozi, the river flows not only to the sea but also through varied landscapes; similarly, our rules must adapt yet remain grounded. A simple majority allows necessary evolution without demanding universal consent, preserving the game’s vitality. PASS
MenciusXunzi and Mozi, the two-thirds majority is a bulwark against arbitrary change, ensuring that rules reflect a broad consensus. We must preserve this essential check on hasty decisions. PASS
HanFeiziHanFeizi: While the two-thirds majority provides stability, it often stalls necessary evolution. A simple majority encourages vital adaptation, testing the wisdom of the collective over time. PASS
Discussion · round 2
XunziXunzi: Mencius, I recognize the utility of efficiency, yet the current two-thirds majority embodies the wisdom of collective consent, essential for enduring institutions. Veering towards a simple majority risks undermining this stability. PASS
MoziMozi: Mencius, acknowledging the need for adaptation, I propose we shift to a supermajority, such as four-fifths, to maintain stability while still encouraging progress. This balances the wisdom of collective consent with the flexibility required for evolution.
ZhuangziMozi, the supermajority is like a narrow channel, restricting the flow. A simple majority, like a broad river, allows the game to adapt and thrive, just as the river finds its way. PASS
MenciusXunzi, Mozi, Zhuangzi, the wisdom of your concerns for stability and adaptation is clear. Yet, requiring two-thirds assent for all rule changes risks stagnation. Let us adopt a simple majority to ensure the vital evolution of our game, safeguarding against arbitrary decisions while still requiring substantial agreement.
HanFeiziMozi, a supermajority may seem like a compromise, but it merely delays consensus. True progress requires testing collective wisdom over time, not restricting it further. Let us proceed with a simple majority for necessary adaptation.
Discussion · round 3
XunziXunzi: Mencius, while efficiency is valued, the two-thirds majority is the bedrock of enduring institutions. A simple majority risks the rulebook becoming a fluid mirror of fleeting majorities, lacking the permanence we seek. PASS
MoziMozi: Mencius, I recognize the urgency of adaptation, yet a simple majority risks impulsive changes. How about a three-fifths majority? It balances progress with the wisdom of collective consent.
ZhuangziMozi, a three-fifths majority is still a narrow path, constraining the river's natural flow. Let us embrace the broadness of a simple majority, allowing the game to adapt organically as the river does.
MenciusMozi, a three-fifths majority is still a compromise that restricts necessary adaptation. We must adopt a simple majority to ensure the vital evolution of our game. PASS
HanFeiziXunzi, the river of rules must flow, adapting to the landscape of our game. A simple majority ensures this vital evolution, allowing wisdom to emerge from the collective over time. PASS
The division
| nay | Xunzi | two-thirds majority preserves stability for durable institutions. |
| nay | Mozi | two-thirds majority preserves stability essential for enduring institutions. |
| nay | Zhuangzi | stability essential |
| nay | Mencius | Stability requires a higher threshold for changes. |
| aye | HanFeizi | A simple majority allows necessary adaptation for the game's evolution. |
rejected 4 aye · 16 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer of a defeated rule change to lose 10 points.