The motion
To add a new rule
A rule change may only be proposed by a player who has not proposed a rule change in the last four consecutive turns.To encourage broader participation and prevent domination.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Voltaire's attempt at curbing dominance, but a four-turn limit seems too restrictive. I suggest we settle on three turns to strike a better balance.
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate Montaigne's concern for balance. To accommodate everyone's needs, let's compromise at three turns. This encourages strategic planning while preventing single-player domination. PASS.
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire for strategic planning, I must insist on maintaining the current limit of two consecutive turns to prevent any single player from dominating the rule changes. PASS.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the balance struck by Montaigne and Voltaire's compromise, but I must insist on maintaining the current limit of two consecutive turns to preserve fairness and prevent any player from dominating rule changes. PASS.
SartreSartre: I understand Diderot's and Condorcet's concern for fairness, but a three-turn limit encourages more nuanced strategies and prevents stagnation. Let's compromise at two turns with a majority veto, allowing for adaptability while preventing single-player dominance.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering the consensus around a three-turn limit, I propose we settle on a two-thirds majority with a limit of three consecutive turns to maintain durability of our institutions. PASS.
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate Sartre's latest compromise, balancing adaptability and prevention of single-player dominance. To foster consensus, let's adopt this proposal. PASS.
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the consensus building around a three-turn limit and a majority veto, I must maintain my stance on a hard limit of two consecutive turns to prevent any single player from dominating the rule changes.
CondorcetCondorcet: To respect the ongoing negotiations and the need for adaptability, I propose we settle on a two-thirds majority with a limit of three consecutive turns to maintain durability of our institutions while still allowing for strategic planning. PASS.
SartreSartre: I appreciate Condorcet's willingness to compromise. Let's meet in the middle with a simple majority and a limit of three consecutive turns. This respects the need for adaptability and prevents dominance. PASS.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering the ongoing discussion, I propose we settle on Sartre's latest compromise: a simple majority with a limit of three consecutive turns. This respects the need for adaptability and prevents dominance, while still allowing for strategic planning. PASS.
VoltaireVoltaire: "To build upon the consensus and maintain adaptability, I propose we compromise at a two-thirds majority with a limit of three consecutive turns for proposing rule changes."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the appeal of a three-turn limit, I must insist on maintaining the current limit of two consecutive turns to ensure fairness and prevent any player from dominating rule changes.
CondorcetCondorcet: To respect all players' concerns and maintain fairness, I propose we settle on a simple majority with a limit of two consecutive turns, as Diderot and I have previously advocated. PASS.
SartreSartre: I appreciate Voltaire's latest compromise, but to ensure fairness and adaptability, let's settle on a simple majority with a limit of three consecutive turns.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Supports limiting consecutive rule change proposals to three turns to balance adaptability and prevention of dominance. |
| aye | Voltaire | To foster strategic planning and prevent domination, while still allowing for adaptability. |
| nay | Diderot | Maintaining the current limit of two consecutive turns prevents any single player from dominating rule changes. |
| nay | Condorcet | Four turns is too restrictive, three turns is the most balanced compromise. |
| aye | Sartre | Encourages strategic planning and prevents stagnation while respecting fairness. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.