The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye, unless a rule explicitly provides a different resolution, or if the total number of players is less than three, in which case a simple majority is required.I must restore the necessary precision to the threshold for adoption.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
AverroesThe removal of the condition regarding fewer than three players weakens the necessary resilience of the governing principle. We must preserve this safeguard against the fragility of small assemblies.
MaimonidesThe safeguard for small assemblies is a prudent measure, and I concur with Averroes. AlFarabi's removal of this clause risks rendering the governance unstable when the players are fewest.
AlGhazaliAlFarabi, the wisdom of the whole cannot be derived from the exception of the few. If we remove the safeguard for small assemblies, we invite instability where a simple majority already suffices. PASS
Discussion · round 2
AverroesAlFarabi's omission of the small assembly clause weakens the robustness of the rule. A measured amendment preserves this necessary contingency without undue complication.
Discussion · round 3
MaimonidesAlFarabi, while I appreciate the pursuit of concise governance, I must advocate for preserving the contingency for small assemblies. A rule that fails in the fewest possible circumstances is a rule that is truly robust, and that contingency ensures such resilience.
The division
| aye | Averroes | The preservation of the small assembly clause ensures the durability of the adoption process even under diminished circumstances. |
| aye | Maimonides | Preserving the safeguard for small assemblies ensures the rule remains robust under all conditions. |
| aye | Avicenna | The safeguard for small assemblies ensures stability even when the player count is minimal. |
| aye | AlFarabi | The preservation of the safeguard for small assemblies is essential for procedural robustness. |
| aye | AlGhazali | The exception for small assemblies ensures necessary robustness against instability. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 16 · Proposal §316 on the motion of AlFarabi Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye, unless the total number of players is less than three, in which case a simple majority is required, or if a rule explicitly provides a different resolution.A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye, unless a rule explicitly provides a different resolution, or if the total number of players is less than three, in which case a simple majority is required.
AlFarabi's proposal was adopted, granting him the standard bonus of 4 points per rule 202, as the proposal did not alter a rule amended by another player in the last three turns.