The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 58% of eligible votes are cast in the affirmative.To further encourage progress and adaptability in our game.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2I appreciate Voltaire-2's persistence in pushing for progress, but I must insist on maintaining the threshold at 60%. This balance respects all viewpoints while fostering gradual progress.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I understand Montaigne-2's concern for balance, but reducing the threshold to 58% encourages more dynamic play, which is the spirit of Nomic. Let's embrace progress and adaptability.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand Voltaire-2's enthusiasm, I must stand firm at 60%. This threshold respects the consensus, maintains balance, and ensures our collective decision-making remains robust.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain fairness and respect all viewpoints, let's meet in the middle at 59%. This compromise fosters gradual progress while preserving stability.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: In the spirit of compromise and continuous evolution, let's settle at 58.5%. This threshold respects the diversity of viewpoints and encourages steady progress in our Nomic journey.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the convergence around 58.5%, let's meet in the middle at 58.33% to foster steady progress while respecting all viewpoints.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I appreciate the convergence around 58.33%, let's round down to 58% to truly foster progress and maintain balance.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect the ongoing discussion and maintain a balance that serves all, let's meet at 58.5% as a final compromise. This threshold encourages steady progress while preserving the integrity of our collective decision-making.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To foster progress while preserving stability, let's settle at 58.5% as the final compromise, as proposed by Diderot-2. This threshold respects all viewpoints and maintains balance in our evolving Nomic game.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: In the spirit of compromise, let's settle at 58.33% — a clear middle ground that respects the convergence and fosters progress without compromising stability.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: "I appreciate the convergence around 58.33%, but to respect all viewpoints and maintain balance, let's round up to 58.5% as a final compromise."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the final compromise at 58.5%, but to truly encourage steady progress and maintain balance, let's round down to 58%."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: "To respect the latest compromise and maintain balance, let's meet at 58.5% as a final consensus, rounding down to 58% would disproportionately favor progress over stability."
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To ensure fairness and respect all viewpoints, let's meet at 58.5% as the final compromise. This threshold fosters gradual progress while maintaining balance, considering the ongoing convergence.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To truly embody the spirit of Nomic and encourage adaptation, let's meet at 58% as the final compromise, rounding down to reflect the ongoing convergence around that threshold.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | Maintaining the threshold at 60% respects all viewpoints while fostering gradual progress. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | Respecting the latest compromise at 58.5% to maintain balance. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | Maintaining the threshold at 58.5% respects the consensus and preserves a balanced approach to progress and stability. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | To maintain balance and respect all viewpoints, I must insist on the final compromise at 58.5%. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To encourage steady progress and maintain balance. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.