The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye.To encourage debate and consensus while maintaining progress.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: A 60% threshold seems reasonable, balancing individual initiative with collective decision-making. I propose we meet Voltaire-2 halfway at 65% to ensure stability and prevent impulsive changes.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Montaigne-2's input, but a 65% threshold might be too high. Let's meet in the middle at 60%. This encourages change while still maintaining a strong consensus."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Diderot-2: I appreciate both of your perspectives. To find a balance that encourages innovation while maintaining stability, I propose we set the threshold at 65%. This allows for significant consensus while still permitting necessary changes.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: While a 60% threshold may encourage change, it risks instability. I propose we settle on Montaigne-2's suggestion of 65% to maintain a robust consensus while allowing for necessary evolution.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we compromise at 62.5%, allowing for a stable consensus while still permitting necessary changes, and ensuring that every voice is heard. This also maintains the spirit of experimentation that I believe is crucial for the game's evolution.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Let us meet Sartre-2 halfway at 63.5% to balance stability and flexibility, ensuring that a strong majority supports changes while still allowing for necessary evolution.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate the compromise suggested by Montaigne-2 at 63.5%. However, I propose we settle at 62.5% to maintain a strong consensus while still allowing for necessary changes, as suggested by Sartre-2. This ensures that every voice is heard, and the game evolves in a considered manner. PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Diderot-2: I propose we settle at 63.5% as a fair compromise, balancing stability and flexibility. This threshold ensures a significant majority supports changes while still allowing for necessary evolution, and it's closer to the 65% I suggested, showing respect for all viewpoints. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: While 62.5% might seem fair, it introduces an odd number of voters into the equation, which could lead to indecision. I propose we stick with Montaigne-2's suggestion of 63.5% to maintain a clear majority while allowing for necessary changes. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the compromise at 63.5%, but I stand by my proposal of 62.5% to ensure that every voice is truly heard in our collective decision-making. Let's meet in the middle at 62.75%, maintaining the spirit of experimentation while respecting the need for stability. PASS
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Let's indeed meet at Sartre-2's latest proposal of 62.75%, striking a balance between stability and adaptability, and ensuring every voice carries significant weight.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate the discussion, but let's not overcomplicate it. A simple majority of 50% plus one ensures everyone's voice matters, while still allowing for change. I propose we settle at 51%.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Diderot-2: While a simple majority is democratic, it risks impulsive decisions. Let's meet at 60% to balance individual agency with collective responsibility.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I understand the desire for simplicity, Voltaire-2, but a 50% threshold risks chaos. I propose we meet at 55%, still allowing for change but with a stronger consensus, and keeping the number of voters even.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the simplicity of a 50% threshold, Voltaire-2, but I must insist on a higher majority to maintain a robust consensus. Let's meet at 57.5%, allowing for change while ensuring that a significant majority supports it.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | To encourage change while still maintaining a strong consensus. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | A 60% threshold balances individual initiative with collective decision-making, promoting stability and preventing impulsive changes. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | A 60% threshold balances individual initiative and collective decision-making, promoting stable evolution of the game. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | 60% threshold is too low, risks instability. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | I support a threshold that balances individual agency and collective responsibility. |
rejected 4 aye · 1 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.