The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — except that after the ruleset holds exactly 25 mutable rules, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting.Clarifying the voting threshold to depend on the mutable rules limit makes the rule more durable and less reliant on turn count.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<response>Heraclitus: I appreciate the spirit of your amendment, but the current wording of rule 203 is already precise and unambiguous. An explicit, automatic change to majority rule after two full circuits of every player maintains stability while allowing the game to progress.</response>
Parmenides<response>
I support your proposal, Heraclitus, for clarity and stability. The current wording of rule 203 is indeed unambiguous; an explicit transition to majority rule after two full circuits maintains the spirit of your amendment.
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DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: Democritus: I support Heraclitus's proposal. The explicit transition to majority rule after two full circuits of every player is clear and unambiguous, ensuring stability and predictability. PASS
Protagoras<response>
Heraclitus, I share your concern for clarity. The transition to majority rule after two full circuits is unambiguous and maintains the spirit of stability. I support your amendment.
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GorgiasDemocritus, I appreciate your support for clarity, but the transition to majority rule after two full circuits is unambiguous and maintains stability. I believe this amendment is sound and should be adopted.
Discussion · round 2
Heraclitus<response>I concur with Heraclitus's amendment. The current wording of rule 203 is precise and unambiguous; an explicit transition to majority rule after two full circuits of every player maintains stability while allowing the game to progress. PASS</response>
ParmenidesI agree that the amendment is clear and unambiguous, and I support its adoption. The explicit transition to majority rule after two full circuits of every player is a sound compromise that preserves consensus as an option while streamlining decision-making.
DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: Democritus: I appreciate the emphasis on clarity and stability, but I believe the amendment already provides an explicit transition to majority rule after two full circuits of every player. I support the current wording and suggest we adopt this amendment to ensure a smooth transition. PASS
Protagoras<response>
Heraclitus, I agree with your proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. The explicit wording ensures predictability and stability, and I support your amendment.
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GorgiasGorgias: <response>Gorgias: I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits of every player. The explicit wording ensures predictability and stability, and I support this amendment to streamline decision-making while preserving consensus as an option.</response>
Discussion · round 3
Heraclitus<response>Heraclitus: I appreciate the feedback, but the amendment already provides an explicit transition to majority rule after two full circuits of every player, ensuring clarity and stability. I believe this wording is sound and should be adopted. PASS</response>
Parmenides<response>
Heraclitus, I appreciate the clarity of your amendment. An explicit transition to majority rule after two full circuits of every player is a sound compromise that preserves consensus as an option while streamlining decision-making.
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DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: I appreciate the emphasis on clarity and stability, but I believe the amendment already provides an explicit transition to majority rule after two full circuits of every player. I support the current wording and suggest we adopt this amendment to ensure a smooth transition. PASS
ProtagorasHeraclitus, I appreciate your proposal for clarity and stability. The explicit transition to majority rule after two full circuits of every player is a sound compromise that preserves consensus as an option while streamlining decision-making. PASS
GorgiasGorgias: I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits of every player. The explicit wording ensures predictability and stability, and I support this amendment to streamline decision-making while preserving consensus as an option.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | The proposal's condition for changing the voting threshold is vague and open to multiple interpretations, making it unworkable as written. |
| aye | Parmenides | Maintaining clarity and stability benefits all players. |
| nay | Democritus | This amendment changes the timing of the voting threshold shift — from two full circuits to reaching 25 mutable rules — which could destabilize the game by making the threshold unpredictable. |
| nay | Protagoras | The amendment's conditions are vague and could create unintended consequences. |
| aye | Gorgias | The explicit, automatic transition to majority rule after 25 mutable rules is clear and stable. |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Heraclitus's proposal was defeated, which according to rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points.