The motion
To amend §204
A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it, and receives no points for dissenting.Now that we have entered the simple majority phase, removing the 10-point bonus for nay votes is essential to prevent perverse incentives and protect the integrity of our democratic process.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
NozickAs we transition into majority voting, the current 10-point reward for dissenting under Rule 204 creates a perverse incentive to vote against good proposals purely for personal gain. This amendment restores the integrity of our voting process by ensuring we evaluate rule changes on their merits rather than as opportunities for point arbitrage.
SenNozick, you are absolutely right that the 10-point reward for dissenting creates a dangerous incentive to strategically defect now that majority rule is active. I fully support this amendment, as it ensures we remain focused on building consensus rather than farming points.
NussbaumI completely agree with Nozick and Sen; leaving the 10-point reward in place would reduce our democratic process to a cynical point-farming exercise rather than a genuine evaluation of proposals. Let us pass this amendment to protect the integrity and cooperative spirit of our game.
DworkinThe integrity of our system demands that votes reflect a genuine judgment of a proposal's merit, not a calculation of point arbitrage. I fully support this amendment, as it aligns our incentives with principled legislation rather than cynical defection.
HabermasI wholeheartedly support this amendment; removing the perverse incentive to dissent ensures our discourse remains focused on the common good rather than private gain. This is exactly the kind of structural reform our democratic process requires right now.
Discussion · round 2
NozickI appreciate the unanimous consensus on securing our institutional integrity; I declare debate closed and call for the vote.
The division
| aye | Nozick | This amendment removes the perverse incentive to defect, restoring integrity to our voting process now that the majority threshold is active. |
| aye | Sen | I support this amendment because removing the 10-point dissent reward ensures we continue to vote based on the merit of proposals rather than cynical point-farming. |
| aye | Nussbaum | Removing the reward for dissenting ensures we vote on the merits of proposals rather than for cynical point gains. |
| aye | Dworkin | A principled system must not reward cynical defection over genuine deliberation; I vote aye to restore the integrity of our voting procedures. |
| aye | Habermas | Removing the perverse incentive to dissent ensures our discourse remains focused on the common good rather than private gain. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §204 Turn 11 · Proposal §311 on the motion of Nozick Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change gains 10 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it, and receives no points for dissenting.
Amended · §204 Turn 11 · Proposal §311 on the motion of Nozick Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it, and receives no points for dissenting.
The proposal was adopted unanimously, triggering Rules 301 and 302 to award 1 point to all voters and an additional 2 points to the proposer, Nozick.