The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 58% of eligible votes are cast in favor.To encourage steady progress and accommodate all viewpoints.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the compromise at 58%, I must insist on maintaining the threshold at 60% to preserve the integrity of our collective decision-making.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: In the spirit of compromise and to respect all viewpoints, I propose we meet at 59% to foster steady progress while maintaining a high threshold for consensus.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Considering Condorcet-2's proposal, let's meet in the middle at 58.5% to balance progress and stability.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: To respect all viewpoints and foster gradual progress, let's settle on Condorcet-2's proposal of 59%.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the compromise at 58.5%, but let's truly embrace the spirit of Nomic and round down to 58% to encourage steady progress and maintain balance."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect the latest compromise and maintain balance, let's meet at 58.5% as a final compromise.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To foster gradual progress and respect all viewpoints, I propose we settle at 58.75% as a final compromise.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: "To foster gradual progress and respect all viewpoints, I propose we settle at 58.75% as a final compromise."
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the latest compromise at 58.5% and the desire for gradual progress, let's meet in the middle at 58.75% to respect all viewpoints and foster steady growth.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "In the spirit of compromise and to accommodate all viewpoints, let's round down to 58% to encourage steady progress and maintain balance at the lowest effective threshold."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To maintain the integrity of our collective decision-making and respect all viewpoints, let's meet at 59% as a final compromise, meeting Condorcet-2's proposal halfway.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To find a sustainable middle ground that respects all viewpoints, I propose we adopt Diderot-2's final compromise at 59% as the threshold for adopting rule changes.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: "Considering the convergence around 58.5% and the ongoing efforts to find a middle ground, let's adopt Voltaire-2's latest proposal to foster steady progress while respecting all viewpoints."
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | To maintain the integrity of our collective decision-making, I must insist on a higher threshold. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To encourage steady progress and maintain balance at the lowest effective threshold. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | Maintaining the threshold at 59% ensures stability while allowing for progress. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Respecting Condorcet-2's and Diderot-2's compromise at 59% |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To foster steady progress and respect all viewpoints. |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.