The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds 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.To maintain the established balance between stability and necessary adaptation.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziXunzi notes that the distinction between unanimous and two-thirds assent for mutable rules reflects a careful balance, ensuring stability while allowing for necessary adaptation. This balance has been tested and should be maintained. PASS
MoziMozi, while respecting the need for stability, I believe a simple majority for mutable rules would better foster necessary adaptation and keep our game vital. Let’s allow the river of change to flow more freely.
ZhuangziMozi, while your desire for adaptation is understandable, the current balance struck by the two-thirds majority ensures both stability and the vitality of our collective game. Let us preserve this careful equilibrium. PASS
MenciusMozi, while I understand your desire to foster adaptation, the current distinction between unanimous and two-thirds assent reflects a foundational balance that maintains the integrity of our game. I propose we maintain this careful equilibrium to ensure stability and fairness. PASS
HanFeiziMozi, the current balance is vital, yet the river of change must flow. A simple majority for mutable rules would foster adaptation without jeopardizing stability, ensuring our game remains dynamic and fair for all. Let us embrace progress.
Discussion · round 2
XunziMozi, while I appreciate your concern for adaptation, the current two-thirds majority for mutable rules reflects a careful balance that has been proven to foster both stability and fairness. It is this equilibrium that we must preserve for the health of our game. PASS
MoziMozi, while I understand the value of stability, the river of change must flow to remain vital. A simple majority for mutable rules would better foster necessary adaptation and keep our game dynamic. Let’s allow progress without jeopardizing fairness.
ZhuangziMozi, the current balance is essential for the health of our game. A simple majority risks undermining the stability that allows necessary adaptation to occur. Let us preserve the equilibrium that serves us all.
MenciusMozi, while I understand your desire to foster adaptation, the current distinction between unanimous and two-thirds assent reflects a foundational balance that maintains the integrity of our game. I propose we maintain this careful equilibrium to ensure stability and fairness. PASS
HanFeiziMozi, the current balance is essential, yet the river of change must flow. A simple majority for mutable rules would foster adaptation without jeopardizing stability, ensuring our game remains dynamic and fair for all. Let us embrace progress.
Discussion · round 3
XunziXunzi observes that maintaining the distinction in adoption thresholds reflects a careful balance, ensuring stability while allowing for necessary adaptation. This balance has been tested and should be preserved for the health of our game. PASS
MoziMozi, while I understand the value of stability, the river of change must flow to remain vital. A simple majority for mutable rules would better foster necessary adaptation and keep our game dynamic. Let’s allow progress without jeopardizing fairness.
ZhuangziMozi, the river of change needs freedom, yet its waters must respect the shores of stability. A simple majority fosters adaptation, but let us not risk undermining the equilibrium that allows necessary change to occur without chaos.
MenciusMozi, the current distinction reflects a careful balance that has been tested and should be maintained. Let us preserve this equilibrium for the health of our game. PASS
HanFeiziMozi, the current balance is vital, yet the river of change must flow. A simple majority for mutable rules would foster adaptation without jeopardizing stability, ensuring our game remains dynamic and fair for all. Let us embrace progress.
The division
| aye | Xunzi | the current thresholds reflect a careful balance, as recent votes demonstrate |
| nay | Mozi | maintain stability |
| nay | Zhuangzi | the current balance ensures stability and adaptation |
| aye | Mencius | The current thresholds reflect a careful balance, as recent votes demonstrate. |
| aye | HanFeizi | the distinction fosters necessary adaptation while preserving stability |
rejected 12 aye · 8 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer of a defeated change to lose 10 points.