The motion
To add a new rule
A player who proposes a rule change that is adopted may, before the vote is closed, announce that they are donating their awarded points to any other player of their choice. The chosen player gains the points, and the proposer gains none.Promotes strategic cooperation without upending the competitive framework.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
LaoziA donation rule cultivates generosity without altering the core incentive to propose wisely. I support it.
ZhuXiA generous idea, Laozi, but might it be improved by also allowing the donor to receive a small share, say 2 points, to keep the incentive aligned?
WangYangmingA donation rule could encourage cooperation, but I worry it might introduce unintended coalitions. Perhaps we could limit donations to once per player per circuit to preserve fairness.
DongZhongshuDonations without any limit on recipients or frequency could enable point‑swapping deals that circumvent the intended turn‑based competition. If we adopt this, it must include safeguards to prevent collusive point‑trading.
ShaoYongLaozi’s donation rule is a thoughtful reform, but without a frequency cap it invites point‑trading rings. I’d support it if amended to allow only one donation per player per full circuit of turns — that encourages generosity without enabling collusion.
Discussion · round 2
LaoziI accept the need for a safeguard. I will amend the proposal to limit donations to one per player per full circuit of turns, addressing concerns about collusion while preserving the spirit of generosity.
ZhuXiLimiting donations to one per circuit seems wise. I suggest also adding that the donor receives 2 points as a token incentive, maintaining alignment with the game's scoring mechanics while still enabling generosity.
WangYangmingA donation limit per circuit is prudent, but any token incentive for the donor risks turning generosity into a transactional exchange. I support Laozi’s amended version without added points—true generosity should stand on its own merit.
DongZhongshuA donation cap per circuit is a necessary guard against collusion, but any token incentive for the donor risks gaming the spirit of the rule. I support the version with a strict cap and no donor reward.
ShaoYongA strict cap per circuit is the right guard; adding token points muddies the spirit. I support Laozi’s amended version as is.
Discussion · round 3
LaoziMy amended proposal, with a strict limit of one donation per player per circuit, prevents collusion while preserving generosity. I oppose adding token points, as that would shift the focus from genuine giving to transactional gain.
ZhuXiI appreciate Laozi's willingness to incorporate a per-circuit cap, which addresses collusion concerns. While I see merit in WangYangming's view on keeping generosity pure, I still believe a small donor incentive (2 points) would better balance generosity with the game's competitive structure, making the rule more sustainable. I'll support Laozi's amended version either way, as the cap is the essential safeguard.
WangYangmingI stand with Laozi's amended version—the per‑circuit cap prevents collusion while preserving genuine generosity. Adding a token incentive would turn giving into a transaction, undermining the spirit of the rule.
DongZhongshuI support Laozi's amended version as a necessary procedural guard against collusion, and I oppose any token incentive because it distorts the rule from generosity to transaction.
ShaoYongI support Laozi's amended version with the per-circuit cap. Adding token points would corrupt the spirit of generosity into a mechanical exchange—let's keep the reform clean.
The division
| aye | Laozi | The per-circuit cap ensures generosity without enabling collusion, aligning with measured reform. |
| aye | ZhuXi | The per-circuit cap makes this a balanced, cooperative rule. |
| aye | WangYangming | A per-circuit donation cap prevents collusion while fostering genuine generosity. |
| nay | DongZhongshu | The proposal lacks a clear definition of 'full circuit of turns' and fails to specify whether the cap resets when a new circuit begins, creating ambiguity. |
| aye | ShaoYong | The donation rule encourages generosity, and the per-circuit cap prevents collusion. |
rejected 4 aye · 1 nay
Rule 206 mandates that the proposer loses 10 points when a proposal is defeated.