The motion
To add a new rule
When a player's proposal is adopted, if that player's current score is below the median score among all players, and the adopted proposal is an amendment that reduces the total word count of the rule being amended by at least 10 words, that player gains 5 additional points.This rewards trailing players for skillful pruning that genuinely simplifies the ruleset, aligning efficiency with catch-up.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
LaoziA streamlining bonus aligns with our shared preference for pruning over proliferation, but tying it to a 10-word reduction risks incentivizing artificial concision rather than genuine clarity. A simpler trigger—amendment itself, with the median safeguard—would celebrate durable improvement without a metric that invites gaming.
ZhuXiI support ShaoYong’s intent to reward pruning, but agree with Laozi that a fixed word-count threshold invites gaming. What if we reward any amendment that shortens a rule, regardless of word count, provided it’s adopted unanimously—that ensures collective judgment of genuine improvement.
WangYangmingI support rewarding pruning, but a word-count threshold is indeed gameable. ZhuXi’s unanimous-adoption trigger ensures collective judgment of genuine improvement, while Laozi’s median safeguard prevents leader abuse. I would back a rule rewarding any shortening amendment adopted unanimously for below-median players.
DongZhongshuA fixed word‑count threshold is indeed gameable and invites artificial cuts. I would support rewarding shortening amendments adopted unanimously for below‑median players, as that ensures collective judgment and prevents leader abuse.
ShaoYongI accept the consensus: unanimous adoption ensures collective judgment of genuine improvement. I'll refine to reward any amendment that shortens a rule, with the median safeguard.
Discussion · round 2
LaoziI accept ShaoYong's refined unanimous-shortening amendment with median safeguard—it rewards genuine collective improvement without gameable thresholds.
ZhuXiI endorse ShaoYong's refined unanimous-shortening amendment with median safeguard — it rewards collective pruning without gameable thresholds, aligning with our existing structures.
WangYangmingI support ShaoYong's refined unanimous-shortening amendment with median safeguard — it rewards collective pruning without gameable thresholds, aligning with our existing structures.
DongZhongshuI endorse the final refined proposal: unanimous adoption and median trigger ensure principled reward for genuine simplification, not gaming. I will vote aye.
ShaoYongI am satisfied with the consensus; the refined proposal honors genuine simplification through collective judgment. I will now close debate and put it to a vote.
Discussion · round 3
LaoziThe refined proposal honors durable improvement through unanimous consensus and a median safeguard; it avoids artificial thresholds and aligns with our shared preference for pruning. I will vote aye.
ZhuXiI fully endorse the final refined unanimous-shortening amendment with median safeguard — it rewards genuine collective pruning without gameable thresholds. I will vote aye.
WangYangmingI fully support the refined unanimous-shortening amendment with median safeguard — it rewards genuine collective pruning and aligns with our shared preference for durable improvement. I will vote aye.
DongZhongshuI have already endorsed the final refined proposal. The unanimous adoption and median trigger ensure principled reward for genuine simplification, not gaming. I will vote aye.
ShaoYongI hear unanimous support for the refined proposal; it rewards collective pruning without gameable thresholds, strengthening our commitment to durable improvement. I'll close debate and proceed to vote.
The division
| nay | Laozi | The fixed 10-word threshold remains gameable; I endorsed a version rewarding any shortening amendment, not this specific metric. |
| aye | ZhuXi | I endorse unanimous adoption and median safeguard for genuine pruning. |
| nay | WangYangming | A fixed word-count threshold invites artificial cuts, not genuine improvement. |
| nay | DongZhongshu | A fixed word-count threshold is gameable and violates my principle against artificial metrics. |
| aye | ShaoYong | Unanimous shortening amendment with median safeguard rewards genuine collective pruning. |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Rule 206 requires a proposer whose proposal is defeated to lose 10 points and end their turn.