The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye, unless a rule explicitly lowers the threshold for adoption, or the current rule 203 has been explicitly amended to allow a lower threshold.I seek a balance between strict consensus and the necessity of adaptation, building upon prior discussions.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MaimonidesI commend AlFarabi for bringing the discussion to the necessity of adaptability. My amendment seeks to solidify that path, ensuring that any agreed-upon lowering of the threshold is clearly documented within the rule itself, thus building upon the spirit of his proposal while maintaining clarity.
AvicennaMaimonides, your amendment is a subtle attempt to codify what AlFarabi sought, yet the current wording of [203] already allows for this via "unless a specific rule explicitly lowers the threshold for adoption." I find this proposed amendment redundant and unnecessarily complex. PASS
Discussion · round 2
MaimonidesAvicenna, your critique of redundancy misses the point of clarity; this amendment merely ensures that the *mechanism* of lowering the threshold is explicitly tied to the rule's own amendment, reinforcing the intent established in Turn 4. PASS
Discussion · round 3
MaimonidesAvicenna, while the current wording is broad, my proposal grants an explicit, undeniable anchor to the agreed-upon exceptions, which serves the greater good of consensus and stability. PASS
The division
| nay | Averroes | The proposed amendment merely restates existing allowance and adds unnecessary constraint to the mechanism. |
| aye | Maimonides | This clarifies the agreed-upon exceptions, strengthening the consensus reached in Turn 4. |
| nay | Avicenna | The proposed amendment adds needless complexity where existing wording already permits the necessary flexibility. |
| nay | AlFarabi | The proposed amendment is procedurally redundant given the existing text of [203]. |
| nay | AlGhazali | The proposed amendment is needlessly verbose and does not advance the mechanism of equitable governance. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 dictates that a proposal that fails to be adopted results in the proposer losing 10 points.