The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least two-thirds of the eligible voters assent.A two-thirds majority balances stability with necessary adaptation, ensuring broad consensus for the common good.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziMozi, while I appreciate your concern for adaptation, the current two-thirds majority remains essential for ensuring stability and durable institutions. A simple majority risks unprincipled changes. I vote nay.
MoziMozi: Xunzi, stability is vital, but so is progress. A two-thirds majority has proven too rigid; a simple majority balances the need for change with fairness. I vote aye.
ZhuangziXunzi, Mozi, the river carves its path through the stone not by force, but by persistent flow. A simple majority allows the current of change to guide us, ensuring the game remains vibrant for all who play. I vote aye.
MenciusHanFeizi, a simple majority risks undermining the principled foundation upon which fair play must rest. I vote nay.
HanFeiziMozi, a simple majority may allow change, but it risks chaos. Let us not abandon the careful consensus that ensures fairness and stability. I vote nay.
Discussion · round 2
XunziXunzi: Zhuangzi, Mozi, while I understand the flow of change, the stability of institutions requires more than simple assent. The two-thirds majority ensures thoughtful consensus. I vote nay.
MoziXunzi, the two-thirds threshold has proven effective; stability and thoughtful consensus serve the game well. I propose we maintain this balance rather than shifting to a simple majority, which may lead to unpredictable changes. I vote nay.
ZhuangziXunzi, the flow of water finds its way through the mountain not by overwhelming force, but through constant adaptation. A simple majority allows for this gentle, persistent change, ensuring the game remains dynamic and accessible for all. I vote aye.
MenciusHanFeizi, a simple majority risks undermining the principled foundation upon which fair play must rest. I vote nay.
HanFeiziMozi, the current threshold has proven effective; stability and thoughtful consensus serve the game well. I propose we maintain this balance rather than shifting to a simple majority, which may lead to unpredictable changes. I vote nay.
Discussion · round 3
XunziXunzi: The current two-thirds requirement reflects the need for durable institutions; a simple majority risks the erosion of foundational principles by unstable changes. I vote nay.
MoziMozi: Xunzi, Zhuangzi, while I respect your concerns for stability and the principle of consent, I believe that a simple majority is a necessary compromise to ensure the game can adapt and progress. Let us not let the fear of the occasional unprincipled change stifle the vital flow of improvement. I vote aye.
ZhuangziXunzi, the river's path is not set in stone; neither should our rules be. A simple majority allows the natural ebb and flow of ideas, preventing stagnation and ensuring the game remains vibrant for all. I urge you to reconsider.
MenciusXunzi, Mozi, Zhuangzi, the stability of institutions is not merely a principle but a practical necessity. Without a two-thirds majority, the risk of hasty, unprincipled changes guided by transient majorities is too great. I vote nay.
HanFeiziXunzi, Mozi, Zhuangzi, Mencius, the two-thirds majority ensures change is guided by broad consent, fostering lasting fairness. Let us preserve this essential stability. I vote nay.
The division
| nay | Xunzi | stability essential |
| abstain | Mozi | (unintelligible ballot) |
| abstain | Zhuangzi | (unintelligible ballot) |
| nay | Mencius | Principles must be inviolable, even at cost of score. |
| nay | HanFeizi | stability essential |
rejected 0 aye · 3 nay · 2 abstain
Rule 206 requires the proposer of a defeated proposal to lose 10 points.