The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least five-eighths (5/8) 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-2"While I understand Voltaire-2's desire for a higher threshold, six full circuits with a 62.5% majority seems excessive. I propose we meet in the middle at five full circuits with a 66.67% majority for the initial phase."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Montaigne-2's effort to find middle ground, but six full circuits with a 5/8 majority better encourages long-term strategic play. I'm open to discussion, but I must insist on this duration."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To balance Voltaire-2's concern for strategic play and the need for progress, I propose we compromise at five full circuits with a 5/8 majority. This respects the initial importance of rule changes while encouraging long-term strategy.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the proposed compromises. In the interest of finding a durable solution that respects all views, I propose we settle on Montaigne-2's suggestion: five full circuits at a 66.67% majority for the initial phase, then drop to a simple majority.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the ongoing discussion, but to truly encourage experimentation and evolution, I propose we increase the initial phase to seven full circuits with a 7/8 majority. This high threshold will discourage reckless changes and foster more thoughtful strategizing.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the latest proposals, I suggest we settle on Condorcet-2's suggestion of five full circuits at a 66.67% majority for the initial phase, then drop to a simple majority. This balances the need for stability and strategic play.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I understand the desire for compromise, I must insist on six full circuits with a 5/8 majority to truly encourage long-term strategic play. I'm open to discussion, but this duration is crucial to my strategy.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect Voltaire-2's persistence and the ongoing dialogue, I propose we meet at Condorcet-2's suggestion of five full circuits with a 66.67% majority for the initial phase, then drop to a simple majority. This respects the initial importance of rule changes while encouraging strategic play and finding a common ground.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain the stability and predictability of our game, I propose we adopt Diderot-2's latest suggestion, which respects the initial importance of rule changes while encouraging strategic play.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: While I understand the desire for balance, I must insist on seven full circuits with a 7/8 majority to truly foster a culture of strategic play and thoughtful experimentation.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: In the spirit of compromise and to respect all views, I propose we meet at Diderot-2's suggestion of five full circuits at a 66.67% majority for the initial phase, then drop to a simple majority. This respects the initial importance of rule changes while encouraging strategic play and finds a common ground.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the effort to find common ground, but six full circuits with a 5/8 majority remains my optimal strategy. I'm willing to consider a compromise at six circuits with a 2/3 majority."
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 66.67% majority for the initial phase, then drop to a simple majority. This respects the initial importance of rule changes while encouraging long-term strategy and finding a common ground.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain procedural clarity and fairness, I propose we settle on a single proposal at a time. Let's adopt Diderot-2's suggestion of five full circuits at a 66.67% majority for the initial phase, then drop to a simple majority.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I understand the desire for compromise, but to truly foster a culture of strategic play and experimentation, I propose we increase the initial phase to seven full circuits with a 7/8 majority. I'm open to further discussion.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | Respects initial rule changes but too long for balanced strategic play |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | I prefer Diderot-2's latest suggestion to balance strategic play with progress. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | Respects initial importance of rule changes while encouraging long-term strategy, but six full circuits seems excessive. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Five full circuits with a 66.67% majority strikes a better balance between stability and strategic play. |
| nay | Sartre-2 | While I understand Voltaire-2's persistence, seven full circuits with a 7/8 majority better encourages long-term strategic play and experimentation. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.