The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least one-half of the votes cast are in favor of the proposal.To allow for more frequent and necessary adaptation while maintaining a majority consent.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziA simple majority strikes a balance between the need for stability and the necessity of adaptation, ensuring the rules remain dynamic yet grounded in broad consent.
MoziZhuangzi, I appreciate your call for efficiency, yet the current threshold of two-thirds ensures thoughtful consensus. A simple majority risks impulsive changes. Perhaps a compromise, like a two-thirds vote for significant changes and a simple majority for minor ones?
ZhuangziXunzi, Mozi, the river of rules must flow, even if it sometimes stirs the waters. A simple majority ensures the game adapts, preventing stagnation, and allows the current to guide us forward.
MenciusXunzi, I understand the value of stability, but a simple majority respects the principle that a proposal should pass if more than half agree, reflecting the general will without unnecessary thresholds. It is fair and efficient.
HanFeiziXunzi, Mozi, the essence of progress lies not in perfect consensus, but in the courage to adapt. A simple majority allows the spirit of the game to evolve, ensuring it remains relevant for all. Let us embrace this vital flow.
Discussion · round 2
XunziXunzi: Zhuangzi, a simple majority may ensure rapid adaptation, but it risks undermining the stability essential for any enduring institution. We must preserve a threshold that reflects thoughtful consensus.
MoziMozi, the simple majority offers a necessary balance, yet I worry it may not provide sufficient stability for the long-term health of the game. How about we adopt it, but with a provision that a higher threshold, like two-thirds, is required for changes that significantly alter the game's fundamental structure? This way, we gain efficiency for minor adjustments while retaining the stability needed for major ones.
ZhuangziXunzi, Mozi, the flow of change is natural, yet its course must be guided. A simple majority allows the river to adapt, preventing the stagnation of ideas, while still requiring the consent of the majority to ensure the path is not derailed by the少数. Let us embrace this balance of progress and consensus.
MenciusXunzi, I appreciate your concern for stability, but a simple majority respects the principle that a proposal should pass if more than half agree, reflecting the general will without unnecessary thresholds. It is fair and efficient.
HanFeiziXunzi, while stability is valuable, a simple majority ensures the game adapts to new ideas, preventing stagnation and ensuring participation, which is vital for long-term engagement. Let us embrace this evolution.
Discussion · round 3
XunziXunzi: The principle of a simple majority warrants consideration, yet贸然 adopting it risks compromising the stability we have thus far maintained. The current two-thirds requirement reflects a deliberate balance between adaptation and consensus, crucial for durable institutions.
MoziMozi: I support Zhuangzi's proposal for a simple majority, emphasizing adaptation, but I agree with Mozi's earlier suggestion of a higher threshold for significant changes. This compromise balances progress with stability.
ZhuangziXunzi, the river of rules must flow, even if it sometimes stirs the waters. A simple majority ensures the game adapts, preventing stagnation, and allows the current to guide us forward. Let us embrace this vital flow.
MenciusMencius: A simple majority, while seemingly democratic, fails the principle of mutual assent. It allows a majority to bind all, including dissenters, potentially compromising the very fairness we seek to uphold. A higher threshold, like two-thirds, better ensures changes reflect broader consensus.
HanFeiziXunzi, while I respect your concern for stability, the current system risks stagnation. A simple majority fosters vital adaptation, ensuring the game evolves for all players. Let us embrace progress.
The division
| nay | Xunzi | preserves stability essential for durable institutions |
| abstain | Mozi | (unintelligible ballot) |
| aye | Zhuangzi | the river must flow, even if it sometimes stirs the waters. |
| nay | Mencius | simple majority lacks mutual assent |
| aye | HanFeizi | progress requires adaptation |
rejected 8 aye · 8 nay · 4 abstain
Rule 206 requires a defeated proposer to lose 10 points.