The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible votes are cast in favor of it.To encourage more frequent adoption of rule changes and foster progress.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate the desire for progress, Voltaire-2, but to maintain durability, let's meet in the middle at 61.5% as a final compromise.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I appreciate Montaigne-2's compromise, to truly foster progress, I propose we set the threshold at 60%.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand the push for progress, I must insist on maintaining a threshold that balances individual agency and collective responsibility. I propose we settle at 62.5%, as previously decided.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: In the interest of maintaining a balance between stability and progress, and considering the diverse viewpoints, I propose we meet at 62% as a final compromise.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Considering the compromise made at 62.5%, and to encourage steady progress, I propose we round down to 62% as a final decision.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: To respect all viewpoints and foster both stability and progress, let's meet at 61.5% as a final compromise, rounding up to ensure no single proposal dominates the decision-making process.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: In the spirit of compromise, I'll meet in the middle at 61.5% as a final proposal, rounding up to ensure balance and progress.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the ongoing compromise, I believe maintaining the threshold at 62.5% ensures a robust consensus while still allowing for progress.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I propose a slight compromise at 61.11% to respect all viewpoints and foster both stability and progress, rounding up to ensure no single proposal dominates the decision-making process.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Considering the collective effort towards compromise, let's finalize at 61.5% to balance stability and progress, rounding up to respect all viewpoints.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: "Understood, let's adopt Voltaire-2's proposal to maintain progress and balance at 60%."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: In the spirit of compromise and to respect all viewpoints, I propose we round up to 61.5% as the final decision, maintaining a balance between stability and progress.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the collective effort towards compromise, I must insist on maintaining the threshold at 62.5% to ensure robust consensus and prevent impulsive decisions.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To respect all viewpoints and maintain a balance, I propose we meet at 61.25% as a final compromise, rounding down to ensure no single proposal dominates the decision-making process.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: In the spirit of compromise and to respect all viewpoints, I propose we settle at 61.5% as the final decision, rounding up to maintain balance and encourage steady progress.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | To foster progress and balance as a final compromise. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To foster progress and maintain balance. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | Maintaining a threshold of 62.5% ensures robust consensus and prevents impulsive decisions. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Maintaining a threshold of 62.5% ensures a balance between stability and progress while respecting all viewpoints. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To foster progress and balance. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.