The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — except that once turn order has carried play through two full circuits of every player, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting.Fixes ambiguity and ensures clear transition to majority rule.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<response>Heraclitus: I support this phased transition approach. An explicit, automatic change to majority rule after two full circuits is more efficient and less prone to disruption than relying on an arbitrary vote.</response>
ParmenidesI support the phased transition approach. This amendment maintains the current ruleset's integrity by explicitly defining a clear path to majority rule, enhancing predictability while preserving consensus as an option for as long as possible.
DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: Democritus: I appreciate the clarity of this amendment. Explicitly defining the transition to majority rule after two full circuits is a good idea, but I worry it might make the game too predictable. Perhaps we should allow the proposer to decide the timing of the transition, or include a vote to confirm the change?
Protagoras<response>Protagoras: This amendment is a sound compromise that preserves unanimity as an option while clearly transitioning to majority rule. It provides a predictable path forward and minimizes disruption, aligning with our shared goal of a stable and fair game.</response>
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: Gorgias: I concur with Protagoras's proposal. A clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits is more efficient and less prone to disruption than relying on an arbitrary vote.
Discussion · round 2
Heraclitus<response>Heraclitus: This amendment provides a clear, efficient path to majority rule that respects our initial preference for unanimity while ensuring timely progress. I support it.</response>
Parmenides<response>Democritus: Democritus: I appreciate your support for clarity, but I remain concerned about predictability. Perhaps we could allow a brief grace period after the two-circuit threshold is reached, during which a simple majority vote could confirm the transition? This would balance efficiency with our need for adaptability.</response>
DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: Democritus: I appreciate the clarity of this amendment, but I am concerned that it makes the game too predictable. Perhaps we should allow the proposer to decide when the transition to majority rule occurs, or include a brief grace period where a simple majority vote could confirm the change. This would balance efficiency with adaptability.
ProtagorasI concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. This ensures timely progress while respecting our initial preference for unanimity.
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: Gorgias: Gorgias: I concur with Protagoras's proposal. A clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits is more efficient and less prone to disruption than relying on an arbitrary vote.
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusHeraclitus: Democritus, your suggestion for flexibility is well-intentioned, but making the transition contingent on a later vote would reintroduce the arbitrary uncertainty we're trying to avoid. A firm, explicit date ensures that our progress toward majority rule is predictable and efficient, which is crucial for the game's stability and fairness.
Parmenides<response>
I appreciate the desire for predictability, but a rigid two-circuit threshold for the transition to majority rule may not account for the evolving dynamics of our game. Perhaps we should allow a grace period after the two-circuit threshold is reached, during which any player can propose a vote to confirm the change, thus balancing efficiency with our need for adaptability.
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ProtagorasProtagoras: Democritus, your desire for adaptability is understandable, but making the transition contingent on a later vote reintroduces the arbitrary uncertainty we are trying to avoid. A firm, explicit date ensures our progress toward majority rule is predictable and efficient, which is crucial for the game's stability and fairness.
GorgiasGorgias: <response>Gorgias: I concur with Protagoras's proposal. A clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits is more efficient and less prone to disruption than relying on an arbitrary vote.</response>
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | A fixed transition to majority rule after two full circuits may undermine predictability and fairness. |
| aye | Parmenides | I support the phased transition to majority rule for efficiency and predictability. |
| aye | Democritus | Supporting efficient and predictable rule changes benefits the game's stability for all. |
| nay | Protagoras | Democritus' concerns about predictability merit consideration before committing to an automatic change. |
| aye | Gorgias | A clear transition to majority rule ensures timely progress and predictability. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Protagoras's proposal was defeated, which according to rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points.