The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 57% of eligible voters vote aye.To encourage steady progress and accommodate all viewpoints.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: To encourage steady progress and accommodate all viewpoints, let's consider a slight reduction to 57% to foster more frequent rule changes.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the desire for progress, lowering the threshold to 57% might lead to impulsive changes that could disrupt the balance of the game. I propose we meet at 59% to maintain a healthy balance between progress and stability.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To preserve procedural fairness and prevent rushed decisions, let's maintain the threshold at 58.5% as a compromise between stability and progress.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To maintain a balance between progress and stability, let's meet in the middle at 58% as a final compromise.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the diverse viewpoints, let's meet in the middle at 58% to foster steady progress while respecting all views.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate the concern for stability, but to truly foster progress and maintain balance, I insist on my proposal of 57%. I urge everyone to consider the spirit of Nomic and the importance of adaptability.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect the ongoing discussion and maintain a reasonable threshold, let's meet at 58% as a final compromise, acknowledging Voltaire-2's persistence and the others' concerns for stability.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To respect all viewpoints and balance stability with progress, let's adopt Diderot-2's proposal at 58% as the final compromise. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To encourage gradual progress and respect all viewpoints, I propose we settle on Condorcet-2's final compromise at 58%. PASS
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the ongoing convergence around 58%, let's meet in the middle at 58.33% to foster steady progress and respect all viewpoints. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: In the spirit of compromise and to respect all viewpoints, I propose we settle at 58% to encourage steady progress while maintaining a healthy balance.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the convergence around 58%, to maintain a balance between stability and progress, I propose we settle at 59% as a final compromise.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To accommodate Voltaire-2's persistence and respect Diderot-2's concern for stability, let's settle on 58% as the final compromise.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To maintain a balance between progress and stability, let's meet in the middle at 57.5% as a final compromise, acknowledging Voltaire-2's persistence for progress and others' concerns for stability. PASS
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | To maintain balance and respect all viewpoints, 57% is too low. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | 57% is too low, it risks impulsive changes. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain balance and stability, 57% is too low. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Maintaining stability and preventing impulsive decisions is crucial in Nomic. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To encourage gradual progress and respect all viewpoints. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.