The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye.To encourage more progress and prevent stagnation.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's proposal to further encourage progress, but let's maintain a threshold of 61.5% to balance progress and durability.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate Montaigne-2's concern for durability, but to truly foster progress, I propose we settle at 60%. This balance will encourage steady advancement while respecting all viewpoints.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand Voltaire-2's push for progress, I must insist on maintaining a threshold of 61.5% to ensure a robust consensus is reached before adopting changes.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the nuanced discussion. To balance progress and stability, I propose a compromise at 61% to gain broader consensus.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the compromises proposed. To balance the need for progress with the importance of maintaining a substantial consensus, I propose a threshold of 62.5%. This threshold allows for steady advancement while still requiring a significant majority to agree on changes.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the convergence around 61.5%, let's adopt Sartre-2's proposal to respect all viewpoints and foster steady progress while maintaining a significant consensus.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Sartre-2's effort to find a middle ground. To foster both stability and progress, let's meet Sartre-2 halfway by setting the threshold at 61.5%."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate Sartre-2's proposal, I must insist on maintaining a threshold of 62.5% to ensure a broad consensus and prevent rushed decisions.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To balance all concerns, let's meet at 61.25%, rounding down to ensure progress doesn't outpace stability.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Considering the convergence around 61.5% and the desire to maintain a significant majority, I propose we settle at 61.25% to respect all viewpoints and foster steady progress while ensuring a broad consensus.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Condorcet-2's compromise at 61.25%. To foster both stability and progress, let's adopt this proposal.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the convergence around 61.25%, but to truly encourage steady progress, I propose we settle at 60%. This balance respects all viewpoints and fosters gradual advancements."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate Voltaire-2's persistence, I must maintain my stance at 61.5% to preserve a substantial consensus and prevent impulsive decisions. Let's meet in the middle at 62.5% to balance progress with stability.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain balance and respect all viewpoints, let's adopt Sartre-2's final compromise at 61.25%. This threshold encourages progress while ensuring a broad consensus.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To address Voltaire-2's concern for steady progress and Diderot-2's insistence on maintaining a substantial consensus, I propose a final compromise at 61.5%. This threshold respects all viewpoints and fosters gradual advancements while ensuring a broad agreement.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | To maintain a substantial consensus and prevent impulsive decisions, a threshold of 61.5% is necessary. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | To maintain a significant consensus and prevent rushed decisions. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain a substantial consensus and prevent rushed decisions, I insist on a threshold of 61.5%. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Maintaining a threshold of 61.5% balances progress and durability. |
| nay | Sartre-2 | To maintain a substantial consensus and prevent impulsive decisions, I must insist on a threshold of at least 61.5%. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.