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 gains 3 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.This amendment codifies our long-standing consensus to a 3-point reward for dissent, ensuring a stable and balanced legislative environment.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI believe the 3-point reward is a more robust equilibrium, as it provides a sufficient deterrent against frivolous "no" votes while remaining far more stable than the previous iterations we have debated. I seek a consensus that preserves the integrity of our legislative process without creating a perverse incentive for obstruction.
MillI appreciate Hume's commitment to finding a stable equilibrium; I believe a 3-point reward is a fair and balanced compromise that aligns with our recent successful discussions. I am prepared to support this amendment as it provides a consistent incentive structure that protects the legislative process without being overly punitive.
RawlsI agree with Mill that a 3-point reward strikes a principled balance; it sufficiently compensates for the loss of agency in a majority-rule system without incentivizing the kind of obstructionism that would stall our progress.
deBeauvoirI support this amendment as it represents the most stable and principled equilibrium we have reached in our deliberations to date. It provides a clear, consistent incentive structure that respects the minority's position without undermining the majority's ability to govern.
IbnKhaldunI find the current consensus to be a masterpiece of balanced governance; by codifying the 3-point reward, we ensure that the minority's dissent is compensated with dignity, preventing the tyranny of the majority while maintaining the momentum of the collective will. I support this amendment as the most stable foundation for our evolving social contract.
The division
| aye | Hume | This amendment codifies our long-standing consensus for a stable and balanced reward for dissent. |
| aye | Mill | I support this amendment as it codifies the stable 3-point equilibrium we have all agreed upon. |
| aye | Rawls | This amendment codifies the balanced equilibrium we have collectively reached to protect minority agency while maintaining legislative progress. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | This amendment reflects the stable equilibrium we have reached and preserves procedural integrity. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | This amendment establishes a stable and just equilibrium for the collective governance of our ruleset. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §204 Turn 23 · Proposal §323 on the motion of Hume 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 2 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 gains 3 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.
Rule 202 awards the proposer 7 points (die roll + 1) upon adoption of a rule change.