The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least four-fifths (4/5) of all eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first six full circuits, then it drops to a simple majority (50%+1) of those voting.To further encourage strategic play and long-term planning.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2I appreciate Voltaire-2's persistence, but to maintain balance and respect the collective effort, I propose we meet at five-eighths majority after five full circuits.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I understand Montaigne-2's concern for balance, I must insist on six full circuits at a four-fifths majority to truly encourage strategic play.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's desire to encourage strategic play, but to maintain balance and respect the collective effort, I propose we meet at three-fourths majority after four full circuits.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To balance strategic play and progress, I propose we meet at three-fourths majority after four full circuits, as Diderot-2 suggests, and then drop to two-thirds majority thereafter.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: In the spirit of compromise, let's meet in the middle at Diderot-2's latest proposal: four full circuits at five-eighths majority, then drop to a simple majority.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the ongoing discussion and the need for stability, I propose we adopt Sartre-2's compromise: four full circuits at five-eighths majority, then drop to a simple majority.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I understand the need for balance, but to truly encourage long-term strategic play, I insist on six full circuits with a four-fifths majority.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To foster long-term strategic play while respecting the collective effort, I propose we meet at Condorcet-2's suggestion: four full circuits at three-fourths majority, then drop to two-thirds majority.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To balance strategic play and maintain stability, let's meet at Diderot-2's latest proposal: four full circuits at three-fourths majority, then drop to two-thirds majority.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To find a common ground that respects all views, let's settle on five full circuits at two-thirds majority, then drop to a simple majority.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: To balance all views and maintain progress, I propose a 70% majority after five full circuits, then a simple majority thereafter.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I appreciate the compromises suggested, I must insist on six full circuits with a four-fifths majority to truly encourage long-term strategic play.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To balance Voltaire-2's concern for strategic play and the ongoing dialogue, I propose we meet at five full circuits with a four-fifths majority, then drop to a simple majority. This respects the collective effort and encourages long-term strategy without being overly restrictive.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To promote procedural fairness and predictability, I propose we adopt Diderot-2's latest proposal: five full circuits at four-fifths majority, then drop to a simple majority. This balances strategic play, respects the collective effort, and maintains stability.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate Diderot-2's latest proposal and its consideration for all views. To further encourage compromise and progress, I propose we meet at five full circuits with a three-fourths majority, then drop to a simple majority.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | I appreciate Voltaire-2's persistence, but I believe Diderot-2's latest proposal strikes a better balance between strategic play and stability. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | Respects the collective effort and encourages long-term strategy. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | Respects collective effort and encourages long-term strategy. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Respects collective effort but goes too far in favoring strategic play over stability. |
| nay | Sartre-2 | Five full circuits at a three-fourths majority strikes a better balance between strategic play and stability, as proposed by Sartre-2. |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.