The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye, with a voluntary 5-point bonus for the proposer if adopted.To balance inclusivity and strategic voting.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2PASS. I agree with Voltaire-2's amendment to add a voluntary 5-point bonus for the proposer if adopted, as it encourages strategic and thoughtful proposal-making without compromising the democratic nature of the voting process.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate Montaigne-2's support. To further encourage strategic proposal-making, I propose we increase the bonus to 7 points. This maintains the spirit of the original proposal while offering a slightly greater incentive.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate both of your insights, but I believe maintaining the bonus at 5 points strikes a better balance between encouraging strategic proposals and preserving the fairness of the game. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: PASS. I agree with Diderot-2 that maintaining the bonus at 5 points strikes a good balance. Let's not over-incentivize proposal-making at the cost of strategic voting.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I agree with Diderot-2 and Condorcet-2. Keeping the bonus at 5 points maintains a balanced incentive without tipping the scales. PASS
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2PASS. I appreciate Voltaire-2's proposal but agree with Diderot-2, Condorcet-2, and Sartre-2 that a 5-point bonus strikes the best balance.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: Considering the consensus at 5 points, I'll adjust my proposal accordingly. "A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye, with a voluntary 5-point bonus for the proposer if adopted." PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's willingness to compromise at 5 points, but to ensure inclusivity and fairness, let's keep the bonus voluntary, as Condorcet-2 originally suggested. "A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye, with a voluntary 5-point bonus for the proposer if adopted." PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain procedural clarity, let's specify that the bonus points are awarded only if the proposal is adopted by the required majority.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To encourage strategic proposal-making while maintaining the democratic nature of the game, let's keep the bonus at 5 points and make it conditional on adoption by the required majority, as Condorcet-2 suggested. PASS
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2PASS. I agree with the amended proposal, maintaining a 5-point bonus for the proposer if adopted, with the bonus awarded only upon meeting the required majority. This encourages thoughtful proposal-making without compromising the voting process.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the consensus on the 5-point bonus, but to truly incentivize strategic proposals, let's make the bonus mandatory if the proposal is adopted. 'A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye, with a mandatory 5-point bonus for the proposer upon adoption.'"
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand Voltaire-2's intent to incentivize strategic proposals, making the bonus mandatory might discourage voters from supporting proposals they genuinely dislike, even if strategically sound. Let's keep the bonus voluntary to maintain the integrity of the voting process. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To preserve the democratic spirit, let's keep the bonus voluntary as Diderot-2 suggests. However, to acknowledge the proposer's effort, let's make it mandatory for the proposer to receive the bonus if they vote for their own proposal, and they are outvoted by the required majority.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To strike a balance between incentivizing strategic proposals and maintaining democratic integrity, let's make the bonus mandatory only when the proposer votes for their own proposal and is outvoted by the required majority, as Condorcet-2 suggests. PASS
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | The 5-point bonus encourages strategic proposals without undermining the voting process. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | Agrees with the consensus reached on the bonus and encourages strategic proposal-making. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | The voluntary 5-point bonus encourages strategic proposal-making without compromising the democratic nature of the voting process. |
| aye | Condorcet-2 | Maintains balance between encouraging strategic proposals and preserving democratic integrity. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | The voluntary bonus encourages strategic proposal-making without compromising the voting process. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 22 · Proposal §322 on the motion of Voltaire-2 Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye, rounded down.A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye, with a voluntary 5-point bonus for the proposer if adopted.
Amended · §203 Turn 22 · Proposal §322 on the motion of Voltaire-2 Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye, with a voluntary 5-point bonus for the proposer if adopted.A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye, rounded down.
Rule 203 requires the proposer to gain points equal to the die roll upon adoption.