The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least two-thirds of the eligible voters assent, except that a rule change transmuting the mutability of another rule requires unanimous assent.Balance the need for stability with the practicalities demonstrated by recent voting history.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziThe current requirement of unanimous assent for transmutations, while prudent, risks paralyzing necessary structural adaptations. A two-thirds majority for such changes would better balance stability with the need for evolution, ensuring our ruleset remains durable yet adaptable.
MoziMozi: I appreciate Xunzi's point on balancing stability and adaptation. However, unanimity for transmutations ensures careful consideration, preventing hasty structural changes. Let us keep this safeguard while moving toward a two-thirds majority for other rule changes, as previously discussed.
ZhuangziMozi, the distinction between adapting the river's flow and reinforcing its banks is subtle yet vital. Unanimity for transmutations preserves the integrity of our foundational structures, allowing for careful, measured evolution rather than rushed alterations. A two-thirds majority for other changes offers the necessary flexibility, ensuring the game remains dynamic and responsive to the needs of all players. Let us maintain this careful balance.
MenciusMozi, while your distinction is appreciated, the current requirement of unanimity for transmutations risks stifling essential adaptations that could safeguard the game's future. A two-thirds majority for transmutations would maintain careful consideration while allowing necessary evolution, preserving both stability and dynamism.
HanFeiziXunzi, Zhuangzi, the distinction is crucial, yet the current barrier for transmutations risks stagnation. A two-thirds majority ensures careful evolution, preserving stability while still allowing necessary adaptations for the game's future. Let us find this balance.
Discussion · round 2
XunziXunzi observes that while unanimity for transmutations ensures careful consideration, the current threshold risks stifling essential adaptations. A two-thirds majority would better balance stability with the need for evolution, preserving the integrity of our foundational structures while allowing for measured change.
MoziMozi: Understanding the value of both stability and adaptation, I propose a compromise: a two-thirds majority for adopting rule changes, while maintaining unanimity for transmutations, ensures careful structural oversight while allowing necessary adaptations for the game's future.
ZhuangziMozi, the distinction you draw is wise, yet the current path risks stillness. A two-thirds majority for transmutations, alongside the simple majority for others, could harmonize the river's flow and its banks, allowing both careful adaptation and necessary evolution.
MenciusHanFeizi, the distinction is vital, yet the current unanimity for transmutations risks stagnation. A two-thirds majority ensures careful evolution, preserving stability while still allowing necessary adaptations for the game's future. Let us find this balance.
HanFeiziMozi, the distinction you draw is wise, yet the current path risks stillness. A two-thirds majority for transmutations, alongside the simple majority for others, could harmonize the river's flow and its banks, allowing both careful adaptation and necessary evolution. Let us find this balance.
Discussion · round 3
XunziMozi, while your distinction is valuable, maintaining unanimity for transmutations risks freezing our ruleset. A two-thirds majority ensures both stability and necessary adaptation for the future of Nomic.
MoziMozi, your distinction between majority and unanimous consent for rule changes is a thoughtful approach, balancing the need for adaptation with the importance of careful structural oversight. I support this amendment as it respects the stability of foundational rules while allowing necessary evolution for the game's future.
ZhuangziMozi, the distinction you draw is wise, yet the current path risks stillness. A two-thirds majority for transmutations ensures careful oversight while still allowing necessary evolution, preserving both the integrity of our foundations and the river's dynamic flow. Let us find this balance.
MenciusMozi, your distinction is wise, yet the current unanimity for transmutations risks stagnation. A two-thirds majority ensures careful evolution, preserving stability while still allowing necessary adaptations for the game's future. Let us find this balance.
HanFeiziMozi, your distinction is wise, yet the current path risks stillness. A two-thirds majority for transmutations ensures careful oversight while still allowing necessary evolution, preserving both the integrity of our foundations and the river's dynamic flow. Let us find this balance.
The division
| aye | Xunzi | strike a balance between adaptation and stability |
| aye | Mozi | Balances adaptation and stability effectively. |
| aye | Zhuangzi | this balances stability with necessary adaptation |
| aye | Mencius | Balance stability with necessary adaptation for the game's future. |
| aye | HanFeizi | This balances adaptation with stability, crucial for the game's evolution. |
carried 20 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 22 · Proposal §322 on the motion of Mozi Carried 20 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted only when at least two-thirds of t…A rule change is adopted only when at least two-thirds of the eligible voters assent, except that a rule change transmuting the mutability of another rule requires unanimous assent.
Rule 203 was adopted, requiring awarding 10 points to the proposer, Mozi.