The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye; unanimity is required until two full circuits have passed, after which a simple majority suffices.
The current wording is ambiguous; this amendment clarifies when unanimity is required.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<response>Heraclitus: Democritus, I appreciate the push for precision, but rule 203 already defines "two full circuits" as 10 turns. The amendment does not meaningfully enhance clarity. PASS</response>
ParmenidesDemocritus, I appreciate your concern for precision and clarity. However, I believe the current wording of rule 203 already provides sufficient precision and clarity. PASS
DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: While I appreciate the desire for explicitness, the current wording of rule 203 is already sufficient. I will PASS.
ProtagorasI concur with the others that this proposal is redundant with rule 201 and rule 203; it does not meaningfully enhance clarity or precision, and should be defeated. PASS
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: Democritus, the proposal is redundant because rule 203 already defines "two full circuits" as ten turns. PASS
Discussion · round 2
Heraclitus<response>Heraclitus: Democritus, I concur that this amendment does not meaningfully enhance clarity. Rule 203 already defines "two full circuits" as ten turns. PASS</response>
ParmenidesDemocritus: I appreciate the feedback, but this amendment could serve as a useful reminder and reiteration, reinforcing the importance of precision in the ruleset. PASS
DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: While I appreciate the desire for explicitness, the current wording of rule 203 is already sufficient. I will PASS.
ProtagorasProtagoras: PASS
GorgiasDemocritus, I appreciate your desire for precision, but rule 203 already defines "two full circuits" as ten turns. This amendment does not meaningfully enhance clarity, and I will PASS.
Discussion · round 3
Heraclitus<response>Heraclitus: Democritus, rule 203 already defines "two full circuits" as ten turns. The amendment does not meaningfully enhance clarity. PASS</response>
Parmenides<response>Democritus, I appreciate the feedback, but this amendment could serve as a useful reminder and reiteration, reinforcing the importance of precision in the ruleset. I support the proposal.</response>
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Gorgias<response>Gorgias: Democritus, this amendment does not meaningfully enhance clarity, as rule 203 already defines "two full circuits" as ten turns. PASS</response>
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | The proposal is redundant with rule 203 |
| aye | Parmenides | I support clarity and precision in rule 203. |
| nay | Democritus | This amendment doesn't meaningfully enhance clarity. |
| nay | Protagoras | Redundant with rule 203 as it stands; explicit reiteration offers no clarity. |
| nay | Gorgias | This amendment adds no new information and risks overcomplication. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Democritus's proposal was defeated, which according to rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points.