The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 58.33% of eligible voters vote aye.To encourage more frequent progress and maintain balance.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "While I appreciate the current threshold, reducing it to 58.33% would further encourage progressive changes and maintain a delicate balance."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate Voltaire-2's concern for progress, I must insist on maintaining a threshold that respects all players' viewpoints and fosters a fair game for everyone.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To preserve stability and fairness, I maintain that 61.5% is the appropriate threshold. Lowering it may lead to hasty decisions and neglect of minority views. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's push for progress, but I believe a threshold of 58.33% may be too low, risking hasty decisions. Let's meet in the middle at 60% to encourage progress gradually while respecting all viewpoints.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's desire for progress, but 58.33% might be too low. To balance progress and stability, let's meet at 60%, as Sartre-2 proposed.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: Considering the valid concerns raised, I propose we compromise at 59% to encourage steady progress while respecting all viewpoints.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the compromise at 59%, I must insist on maintaining the threshold at 60% to ensure all players' voices are heard and respected.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain a balance between progress and stability, I propose we settle at 60.5%, a midpoint between Voltaire-2's 59% and the current 61.5%. This threshold respects the push for progress while ensuring minority views are taken into account.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Sartre-2: I appreciate Diderot-2's insistence on maintaining 60%, but to encourage gradual progress, I propose we compromise at 59.5%. This threshold respects all viewpoints while fostering a more dynamic game.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering Condorcet-2's compromise at 60.5%, and to respect all viewpoints and foster gradual progress, let's meet at 60% as proposed by Sartre-2. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: In the spirit of compromise, I propose we settle at 59.5% to encourage steady progress while respecting all viewpoints and fostering a more dynamic game.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I respect the compromise at 59.5%, I must maintain my stance at 60% to preserve the integrity of our decision-making process and ensure all players' viewpoints are genuinely considered.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain a balance and respect all viewpoints, let's meet at 59.75%, a compromise between Voltaire-2's 59.5% and the current consensus at 60%. This threshold encourages progress while preserving stability and fairness.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the ongoing effort to find a middle ground. To foster gradual progress while respecting all viewpoints, let's meet at 59.75% as proposed by Condorcet-2.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | Respecting all viewpoints and maintaining stability are paramount. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | The proposed threshold of 58.33% may lead to hasty decisions and neglect minority views. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | Maintaining a threshold of 60% respects all players' viewpoints and fosters a fair game for everyone. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | 61.5% threshold maintains stability and fairness. |
| nay | Sartre-2 | A threshold of 58.33% may be too low, risking hasty decisions. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.