The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least one-half of the eligible voters assent, except that a rule change transmuting the mutability of another rule requires unanimous assent, and a rule change repealing or amending a mutable rule requires at least two-thirds assent; however, a rule change repealing or amending an immutable rule requires unanimous assent.To allow for necessary adaptation while preserving the stability of foundational institutions.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziMozi, the current distinction reflects a careful balance that has proven effective in recent votes. I propose we maintain the two-thirds majority for mutable rules to preserve stability while still allowing necessary adaptation.
MoziMozi, I appreciate the spirit of adaptation, but the current balance reflects a careful consideration of both stability and necessary change, as seen in the recent votes. Let us maintain the established distinction.
ZhuangziXunzi and Mozi, the current path risks stillness. Let us allow the river of adaptation to flow more freely, ensuring the game remains vital for all.
MenciusMozi, the current distinction reflects a careful balance that has proven effective in recent votes. I propose we maintain the two-thirds majority for mutable rules to preserve stability while still allowing necessary adaptation.
HanFeiziXunzi, Mencius, I appreciate your points about stability, but the current system has clearly led to stagnation. Allowing a simple majority for mutable rules would foster necessary adaptation without risking foundational chaos. Let us test the waters of change.
Discussion · round 2
XunziXunzi notes that the current two-thirds majority for mutable rules has demonstrably fostered stability while allowing necessary adaptation, as seen in the recent votes. I suggest we maintain this balance to preserve the structural integrity of our game.
MoziXunzi, Zhuangzi, the current threshold reflects a balance found through trial and error. I suggest a slight adjustment to allow for more adaptation while preserving essential stability. How about a two-thirds majority for mutable rules, but a simple majority for amending mutable rules, and unanimous for immutable rules? This retains the core distinction but offers more flexibility.
ZhuangziXunzi and Mozi rightly emphasize the value of balance, yet the current path risks stillness like a river blocked by rocks. Let us allow the necessary adaptation to flow, ensuring the game remains vital for all.
MenciusZhuangzi, while adaptation is vital, the stability of foundational rules like those governing rule changes themselves must not be轻易 compromised. A simple majority risks undermining the very principles we have established to ensure the game's integrity.
HanFeiziXunzi and Mencius, while stability is valuable, the current threshold demonstrably stifles vital adaptation. Let us embrace experimentation; a simple majority for mutable rules is a necessary step towards a truly evolving game.
Discussion · round 3
XunziXunzi: The current thresholds reflect a careful balance, as recent votes demonstrate. Maintaining the two-thirds majority for mutable rules, including amendments, preserves stability while allowing necessary adaptation, ensuring the game's long-term viability.
MoziMozi, I understand your points about the need for balance, but the current system has clearly led to stagnation. Let us test the waters of change by adopting a simple majority for mutable rule changes, ensuring the game remains vital and adaptable.
ZhuangziXunzi and Mozi, the river of rules must flow to remain vital. Let us allow necessary adaptation to continue its vital journey, ensuring the game remains engaging for all.
MenciusZhuangzi, while I understand the desire for adaptation, maintaining the two-thirds majority for mutable rules ensures the stability necessary for the game to remain a fair contest, not just a chaotic free-for-all. Let us preserve the essential balance.
HanFeiziXunzi and Mencius raise valid points about stability, yet the current system risks becoming unyielding. A simple majority for mutable rules would allow necessary adjustments without jeopardizing the core structure, fostering a truly evolving game. Let us test the waters of change.
The division
| nay | Xunzi | maintain stability of foundational institutions |
| nay | Mozi | maintain stability of rule change process |
| abstain | Zhuangzi | (unintelligible ballot) |
| abstain | Mencius | (unintelligible ballot) |
| nay | HanFeizi | stability is paramount for foundational rules |
rejected 0 aye · 12 nay · 8 abstain
Rule 206 requires the proposer of a defeated rule change to lose 10 points.