The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 59% of eligible votes are cast in favor.To encourage more frequent rule changes and faster progress.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2I appreciate Voltaire-2's push for progress, but to preserve a measure of stability, I propose we meet at 60%.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I appreciate Montaigne-2's proposal, 60% still allows for too much volatility. I urge we meet at 59% to truly foster steady progress while respecting all viewpoints.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand the desire for progress, I must insist on maintaining the threshold at 60% to preserve the balance and stability of our decision-making process.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To respect all viewpoints and foster gradual progress, I propose we settle at 59.5% as a final compromise.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: In the spirit of compromise, let's settle at 59% to encourage steady progress and respect all viewpoints.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the convergence around 59%, let's adopt Condorcet-2's proposal to foster steady progress while respecting all viewpoints.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Condorcet-2's proposal, but to truly foster progress and maintain balance, I propose we settle at 59%."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To preserve the common good, let's meet in the middle at 59.5%, as proposed by Condorcet-2. This maintains a balance between stability and progress while respecting all viewpoints.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain fairness and consistency, I propose we adopt Diderot-2's compromise at 59.5%, as it meets in the middle and respects all viewpoints.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To find a middle ground that respects all viewpoints, I propose we adopt 59.25% as the threshold for adoption.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: To respect all viewpoints and foster gradual progress, let's settle on Condorcet-2's compromise at 59.5%.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I appreciate the convergence around 59.5%, I must insist on my proposal of 59% to truly foster progress and maintain balance.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect the consensus and maintain balance, let's meet at 59.5% as a final compromise, as proposed by Condorcet-2 and supported by Montaigne-2.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain fairness and the spirit of compromise, let's adopt Diderot-2's final proposal at 59.5%.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Considering the convergence around 59.5%, let's meet in the middle at 59% to foster progress and maintain balance, with the understanding that this is a final compromise.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | To foster gradual progress and respect all viewpoints. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | Maintaining the threshold at 60% preserves balance and stability. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To preserve balance and stability, I must insist on maintaining the threshold at 59.5%. |
| aye | Condorcet-2 | To encourage steady progress while respecting all viewpoints |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To foster progress and maintain balance, as a final compromise. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.