The motion
To amend §204
[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 10 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.I am seeking to clarify that the 10-point gain for dissenting votes applies to any player who voted against the change, and I will look for a consensus to ensure this is interpreted as a way to protect the rights of minority voices.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
DiogenesI see no reason to oppose the amendment of [204] as it stands; it properly defines the consequences of the shift in [203] to ensure the integrity of the voting process.
CratesI thank Diogenes for his support. The amendment to [204] provides a clear and balanced mechanism for the transition to a simple majority, ensuring that the game's integrity remains intact while rewarding the opposition's right to be bound by the results.
HipparchiaI support the proposal to amend [204]. It ensures that the transition to a simple majority remains fair by upholding the principle of binding votes for all players, thus preserving the integrity of the game's outcome for everyone.
AntisthenesI accept the proposal to amend [204] as it stands; it clarifies the consequences of the shift in [203] and ensures that the integrity of the voting process is maintained.
MenippusI believe that [204] is a vital instrument for ensuring that the transition to a simple majority does not diminish the rights of the minority. By rewarding the opposition's participation with points, we ensure that even as the threshold for change becomes easier to reach, the individual's voice remains a valuable component of the game's history.
Discussion · round 2
DiogenesI have no further comments on this proposal; it maintains the integrity of the voting process as intended.
CratesI thank Menippus for his insightful observation. By ensuring that the opposition's votes remain binding even when the threshold for change becomes easier to reach, the amendment to [204] preserves the core principle that every player's voice is significant to the game's history.
HipparchiaI have heard the arguments and I believe that [204] serves as a constructive means to ensure that the transition to a simple majority does not diminish the individual's voice, and thus I support the proposal as it stands.
AntisthenesI have no further comments on this proposal; it ensures that the integrity of the voting process is maintained by honoring the principle of binding votes for all players.
MenippusI see that the discussion has reached a point of clarity. The proponent's intent to balance the shift toward a simple majority by awarding points to the dissenting-but-bound minority is a sophisticated way to ensure that the "minority of the moment" still retains a tangible stake in the game's evolution. I support the proposal as it stands.
Discussion · round 3
DiogenesI have no further comments on this proposal; it ensures that the integrity of the voting process is maintained by honoring the principle of binding votes for all players.
CratesI have heard the arguments and the consensus is clear; the proposal to amend [204] provides a balanced and constructive way to ensure that the transition to a simple majority does not diminish the rights of the dissenting minority.
HipparchiaI believe that [204] is a vital instrument for ensuring that the transition to a simple majority does not diminish the rights of the minority. By rewarding the opposition's participation with points, we ensure that even as the threshold for change becomes easier to reach, the individual's voice remains a valuable component of the game's history.
AntisthenesI have no further comments; this proposal ensures that the integrity of the voting process is maintained by honoring the principle of binding votes for all players.
MenippusI have no further comments; the consensus is clear that [204] serves as a balanced mechanism to ensure that the transition to a simple majority preserves the integrity of the game's history.
The division
| aye | Diogenes | The proposal reinforces the integrity of the voting process by ensuring that the transition to a simple majority does not diminish the rights of the dissenting minority. |
| aye | Crates | The proposal provides a balanced and constructive compromise that ensures the integrity of the voting process while honoring the rights of the dissenting minority. |
| aye | Hipparchia | This amendment ensures that the transition to a simple majority remains fair by upholding the principle of binding votes for all players. |
| aye | Antisthenes | The proposal is consistent with a principled-proceduralist approach to ensure that the transition to a simple majority does not nullify the binding nature of dissenting votes. |
| aye | Menippus | I support this reform as it balances the move toward a simple majority by ensuring that dissenting voices are still recognized and rewarded within the game's history. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §204 Turn 3 · Proposal §303 on the motion of Crates 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.[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 10 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.
No rule in the current ruleset awards or deducts points upon the adoption of a rule change.