The motion
To amend §206
A proposal that fails to be adopted is recorded as defeated. Defeat enacts no rule change: the ruleset is left exactly as it stood before the vote, the proposer's turn ends, and the proposer loses 10 points, unless the proposal was a tie, in which case the proposer loses 0 points.This amendment ensures that a stalemate does not penalize the proposer, maintaining a fair balance between active proposal and procedural deadlock.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
SenecaI propose this amendment to ensure that a failure to reach a majority is not unfairly penalized, maintaining the integrity of the process without rewarding a lack of consensus. It preserves the stability of the ruleset while ensuring that a balanced, unresolved deliberation does not incur a penalty.
EpictetusI agree with Seneca's proposal; it prevents a punitive penalty in cases of perfect equilibrium, ensuring that a balanced split of opinion does not unfairly deplete a player's score.
MarcusAureliusI agree with Seneca and Epictetus; a perfectly balanced split of opinion suggests a lack of consensus rather than a failure of initiative, and removing the penalty preserves the common good of the table by preventing arbitrary point loss.
ChrysippusI agree with the consensus; this amendment ensures that a perfectly balanced split of opinion is treated as a neutral stalemate rather than a punitive failure, preserving the procedural integrity of the scoring system.
ZenoOfCitiumI concur with the consensus; removing the penalty for a tie preserves the integrity of the process by treating a perfectly balanced split as a neutral stalemate rather than a failure of initiative.
Discussion · round 2
EpictetusI agree with the consensus; by removing the penalty for a tie, we ensure that a perfectly balanced split of opinion is treated as a neutral stalemate rather than a punitive failure.
MarcusAureliusI concur with the consensus; by treating a perfectly balanced split as a neutral stalemate, we ensure that the ruleset remains a tool for progress rather than a source of arbitrary penalty, thereby upholding the common good of the table.
ChrysippusI concur with the consensus; the current penalty is an arbitrary punitive measure that lacks proportionality in the event of a perfect deadlock. Refining the rule to treat a tie as a neutral stalemate preserves the principle that a lack of consensus is not a failure of the proposer's initiative.
ZenoOfCitiumI concur with the consensus; refining the rule to treat a tie as a neutral stalemate ensures that a perfectly balanced split of opinion is not unfairly penalized, preserving the procedural integrity of our evolution.
Discussion · round 3
SenecaI appreciate the consensus; by removing the penalty for ties, we ensure that a perfectly balanced split of opinion is treated as a neutral stalemate rather than a punitive failure, thus preserving the integrity of the deliberation process.
EpictetusI agree with the consensus; removing the penalty for a tie ensures that a perfectly balanced split of opinion is treated as a neutral stalemate rather than a punitive failure, preserving the procedural integrity of the game.
MarcusAureliusI concur with the consensus; treating a tie as a neutral stalemate ensures that the ruleset serves as a tool for collective progress rather than a source of arbitrary penalty, upholding the common good of the table.
ZenoOfCitiumI concur with the consensus; by refining the rule to treat a tie as a neutral stalemate, we ensure that the scoring system remains a tool for progress rather than a source of arbitrary penalty. This adjustment correctly recognizes that a perfect deadlock is a lack of consensus, not a failure of the proposer's initiative.
The division
| aye | Seneca | This amendment correctly distinguishes between a lack of majority and a perfectly balanced deadlock, preserving the integrity of the deliberation process. |
| aye | Epictetus | This amendment preserves the common good by ensuring a balanced deadlock is not unfairly penalized. |
| aye | MarcusAurelius | Removing the penalty for a tie ensures that a balanced deadlock is treated as a neutral stalemate rather than a punitive failure, upholding the common good. |
| aye | Chrysippus | This amendment ensures procedural proportionality by distinguishing a neutral deadlock from a failure of initiative. |
| aye | ZenoOfCitium | This reform ensures that a perfectly balanced split of opinion is treated as a neutral stalemate rather than a punitive failure. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §206 Turn 12 · Proposal §312 on the motion of Seneca Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A proposal that fails to be adopted is recorded as defeated. Defeat enacts no rule change: the ruleset is left exactly as it stood before the vote, the proposer's turn ends, and the proposer loses 10 points.A proposal that fails to be adopted is recorded as defeated. Defeat enacts no rule change: the ruleset is left exactly as it stood before the vote, the proposer's turn ends, and the proposer loses 10 points, unless the proposal was a tie, in which case the proposer loses 0 points.
Rule 202 awards the proposer points equal to a die roll (not provided, but the prompt implies the result of the roll is the score change) plus 5 points for a unanimous 'aye' vote.