The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 62.5% of eligible voters vote aye.Maintains balance between stability and progress
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2I propose we lower the threshold to 60% to encourage more dynamic changes while still maintaining a level of consensus.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I appreciate Montaigne-2's proposal, I suggest we meet at 61.11% to balance progress and stability.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect all viewpoints and maintain balance, I suggest a slight increase to 63.64%, rounding up to ensure a broader consensus.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the nuanced discussions, but to preserve procedural fairness, I must insist on maintaining the current threshold of 62.5%. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the range of proposals. To foster both stability and progress, let's meet at 60% as a final compromise, respecting all viewpoints and encouraging steady evolution.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: In the spirit of compromise and to respect all viewpoints, I propose we adopt Sartre-2's proposal of 60% to foster both stability and progress.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I appreciate Sartre-2's compromise, let's meet at 61.11% to slightly encourage more dynamic changes while still maintaining a level of consensus.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To preserve the spirit of our collective deliberations, I'm open to rounding down to 62% as a final compromise, respecting all viewpoints and maintaining a balance between progress and stability.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To uphold procedural fairness, I must insist on maintaining the current threshold of 62.5%. However, I'm open to compromise at 62% to respect all viewpoints. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To find a middle ground that respects all viewpoints and encourages steady evolution, I propose we settle at 61.11%, rounding down from Voltaire-2's last proposal to maintain balance and consensus.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the convergence around 61.11%, let's adopt Sartre-2's proposal to respect all viewpoints and foster both stability and progress.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: In the spirit of compromise and to respect all viewpoints, I propose we meet at 61.5% to balance progress and stability, and encourage steady evolution.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the convergence around 61.5%, to maintain a balance between progress and stability, I propose we round down to 61.11% to respect all viewpoints and encourage steady evolution.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To balance stability and progress while preserving procedural fairness, I propose we settle at 62% as a final compromise, rounding down to ensure broader consensus is respected.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To respect all viewpoints and foster steady evolution, I suggest we settle at 61.5% as a final compromise, meeting Voltaire-2 halfway.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | To encourage progress and maintain balance, I support a slight reduction to 61.11%. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To encourage more dynamic changes while still maintaining a level of consensus. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain balance and respect all viewpoints, I must insist on my proposal of 61.11%. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Maintaining the current threshold preserves procedural fairness and respects the diversity of viewpoints. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To foster both stability and progress, 61.5% is a fair compromise. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.