The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when either every eligible voter votes aye or more than half of those voting vote aye, whichever is higher.Simplify the voting threshold for rule adoption.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: To maintain stability, I suggest we keep the current threshold. Let's focus on other aspects to encourage progress.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "To foster growth and consensus, I propose we lower the threshold to a simple majority once it has been achieved. This encourages more players to engage in debate and reach compromises."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate the balance Voltaire-2 aims for, but let's not rush the process. A two-thirds majority ensures broader consensus, which benefits the game's stability.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I maintain that the two-thirds threshold is crucial for significant changes, but I'm open to lowering it to a simple majority once achieved, as suggested by Voltaire-2. Let's discuss how to reach this threshold in a stable manner.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To encourage experimentation while preserving stability, let's adopt a compromise: lower the threshold to a simple majority after it has been maintained for three consecutive turns. This allows for progress without sacrificing too much consensus.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Condorcet-2's willingness to consider a compromise. Let's settle on lowering the threshold to a simple majority after it has been maintained for two consecutive turns, striking a balance between progress and stability. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: Voltaire-2: I appreciate Montaigne-2's willingness to compromise, but to truly encourage experimentation and progress, let's lower the threshold to a simple majority after it has been maintained for just one consecutive turn. PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand the desire for progress, let's not rush into lowering the threshold too quickly. I propose we meet in the middle: lower the threshold to a simple majority after it has been maintained for two consecutive turns, as suggested by Montaigne-2, but only if the proposal receives at least one more vote than half of all eligible voters in the previous turn. This ensures broader support and maintains some level of consensus.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain procedural fairness, let's require that the simple majority threshold be maintained for at least two consecutive turns, as suggested by Montaigne-2 and Diderot-2. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate Diderot-2's concern for broader support. Let's compromise: lower the threshold to a simple majority after it has been maintained for two consecutive turns, but only if the proposal receives at least two-thirds of the votes in the previous turn. This balances progress with consensus.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I propose we adopt Condorcet-2's suggestion, requiring a simple majority to be maintained for two consecutive turns before the threshold changes. This allows for a measured progression towards a lower threshold while preserving stability.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate Montaigne-2's proposal, but let's make the transition smoother. I suggest we lower the threshold to a simple majority after it has been maintained for two consecutive turns, with no additional voting requirement. This encourages continuous engagement and progress without disrupting the game's stability. PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's commitment to progress, but let's not undermine the stability of the game. I propose a compromise: lower the threshold to a simple majority after it has been maintained for two consecutive turns, but only if the proposal receives at least two-thirds of the votes in the previous turn. This balances progress with consensus and prevents abrupt changes. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To preserve the spirit of compromise and stability, let's settle on lowering the threshold to a simple majority after it has been maintained for two consecutive turns, with no additional voting requirement, as suggested by Voltaire-2. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To balance progress and stability, let's lower the threshold to a simple majority after it has been maintained for two consecutive turns, but with a requirement that the proposal receives at least four out of five votes in the previous turn. This ensures broader support while allowing for experimentation. PASS
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | To preserve stability, I maintain that a two-thirds majority is crucial. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | Lowering the threshold encourages more engagement and compromise. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | Maintaining a two-thirds majority ensures broader consensus, which benefits the game's stability. |
| aye | Condorcet-2 | Lowering the threshold encourages more players to engage in debate and reach compromises. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To encourage experimentation while preserving stability. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 states that a proposer loses 8 points if their proposal fails to be adopted.