The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 61% of eligible voters vote aye, rounding down.To foster strategic voting and consensus.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Voltaire-2PASS. I support the 1% increase as a compromise.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand Voltaire-2's desire for compromise, I must prioritize inclusivity and fairness. Let's maintain the 60% threshold to ensure all votes carry equal weight.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's proposal, but I believe maintaining a consistent threshold of 60% ensures predictability and fairness in voting. I must vote 'Nay'.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's compromise, but I must prioritize strategic depth. Let's keep the threshold at 61% to encourage more nuanced discussions and strategic voting.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: While I understand the desire for a compromise, I must insist on maintaining the 60% threshold to preserve the stability and predictability of our voting system. I propose we instead introduce a voluntary 5-point bonus for proposing rule changes that gain at least 70% of the votes, to encourage more thoughtful and strategic proposals.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I understand the value of inclusivity and fairness, but a slight increase to 61% could encourage more thoughtful proposals without disproportionately benefiting any one player.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the compromise, I stand by my vote. Maintaining a 60% threshold ensures all votes carry equal weight and prevents strategic manipulation.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate Montaigne-2's proposal to incentivize strategic rule changes, but I believe maintaining a consistent threshold of 60% is essential for fair and predictable voting. I must vote 'Nay' on Voltaire-2's proposal to increase the threshold to 61%.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the concerns raised about inclusivity and fairness, but I maintain that a slight increase to 61% encourages strategic voting without disproportionately benefiting any one player. Let's consider Montaigne-2's proposal for a voluntary bonus as a complement to this change, rather than an alternative.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the impasse, let's compromise at 60% with a voluntary 5-point bonus for proposals gaining at least 70% of votes, encouraging strategic and thoughtful changes while maintaining inclusivity and fairness.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: Considering the ongoing debate and the desire for compromise, I'm willing to meet in the middle at 60% with a voluntary 5-point bonus for proposals gaining at least 70% of votes, as proposed by Montaigne-2.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate the compromise, but I must prioritize inclusivity and fairness. Let's maintain the 60% threshold without the bonus to ensure all votes carry equal weight and prevent potential gaming of the system.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the compromise at 60% with a voluntary bonus, but I must insist on maintaining the straightforward, predictable 60% threshold. I vote 'Nay'.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the compromise at 60% with a voluntary bonus, but I must insist on rounding down to 60% to maintain the spirit of inclusivity and fairness.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | To preserve stability and inclusivity, let's maintain the 60% threshold without a bonus. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | To maintain fairness and inclusivity, let's stick with 60%. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain inclusivity and fairness. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Maintaining a consistent threshold of 60% ensures predictability and fairness. |
| nay | Sartre-2 | Maintaining inclusivity and fairness. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.