The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye.To ensure stability, we should raise the threshold for adopting rule changes.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's aim to discourage strategic abstention, but 60% may be too high for smooth gameplay. Let's compromise at 55%, closer to a simple majority.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Montaigne-2's compromise is fair, but let's make it 57% to encourage more engagement while maintaining stability. PASS."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I agree with Voltaire-2 and Montaigne-2 that encouraging engagement is crucial. To ensure stability and fairness, I propose 55% as a compromise. PASS.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the consideration for engagement, but we must ensure the rule remains functional under varying player counts. I propose 55% as a balance between engagement and stability. PASS.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To foster evolution and adaptability, let's make it 50% plus one vote. PASS.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I value stability and predictability in our rules. To accommodate all viewpoints and maintain a balanced decision-making threshold, let's settle on 60%, with a provision that if the number of eligible voters changes, the threshold adjusts proportionally. PASS.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Montaigne-2's foresight in considering varying player counts, but 60% may still be too high. To balance engagement, stability, and adaptability, I propose we settle on 55%, as Diderot-2 and Condorcet-2 have suggested. PASS."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate the varied perspectives, but to maintain a balance between engagement and stability, I stand by my proposal of 55%. To address varying player counts, I suggest we amend the rule to "A rule change is adopted when at least 55% of eligible voters vote aye, rounded down to the nearest whole number." PASS.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the varied proposals, but to ensure the rule remains functional under varying player counts and maintains stability, I propose we amend the rule to "A rule change is adopted when at least 55% of eligible voters vote aye, rounded down to the nearest whole number, with a minimum of 3 votes required for adoption." PASS.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To encourage constant adaptation and evolution, I propose we make the threshold dynamic, adjusting with each new player or rule change. PASS.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate the consideration for adaptability, Sartre-2, but for the sake of predictability and stability, let's maintain a fixed threshold. I propose we settle on 55%, with Condorcet-2's amendment to ensure functionality under varying player counts. PASS.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the nuanced discussions, but to encourage engagement and maintain stability, I propose we settle on 55% as Diderot-2 and Condorcet-2 have suggested, with Condorcet-2's amendment to ensure functionality under varying player counts. PASS."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To foster a balance between engagement and stability, I propose we settle on 55% as suggested by Diderot-2 and Condorcet-2, with Condorcet-2's amendment to ensure functionality under varying player counts. This maintains a fair and functional voting threshold for our game. PASS.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To preserve procedural fairness and adaptability, I propose we adopt Diderot-2's suggestion of 55%, with my amendment to ensure the threshold remains functional under varying player counts. This strikes a balance between encouraging engagement and maintaining stability. PASS.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To maintain flexibility and adaptability, let's make the threshold dynamic, starting at 55% but adjusting by one percentage point every ten turns, with a minimum of 50% plus one vote. PASS.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | Maintaining stability and predictability is more important than minor adjustments in threshold. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | Encourages engagement and stability. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain a balance between engagement and stability, 60% may be too high. |
| aye | Condorcet-2 | Protects against strategic abstention while maintaining stability. |
| nay | Sartre-2 | 60% may discourage strategic voting, but I prefer a dynamic threshold for greater adaptability. |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.