The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 59% of eligible voters vote 'aye', rounding down.To balance strategic engagement and inclusivity.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: To maintain strategic depth and encourage diverse viewpoints, I propose we compromise at 59%, rounding down.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate Montaigne-2's compromise at 59%, but to truly foster diverse viewpoints and respect ongoing dialogue, let's meet in the middle at 60% with no penalties or bonuses to maintain inclusivity.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the ongoing effort to reach a compromise, I must prioritize fairness and inclusivity. Let's stick with the agreed 60%, rounding down, without any bonuses or penalties.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To uphold procedural integrity, let's stick with 60% rounded down, no bonuses or penalties, as previously agreed.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To find common ground and respect all viewpoints, let's settle at 59%, rounding down, with a voluntary 5-point bonus for the proposer if adopted.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I propose we amend the proposal to 59.5% rounding down, maintaining strategic depth while respecting inclusivity.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I see the value in maintaining a high threshold, but to encourage strategic voting and compromise, let's settle at 59%, rounding down, with a voluntary 5-point bonus for the proposer if adopted.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To prioritize fairness and inclusivity, let's stick with a straightforward 60% majority, rounding down, without any bonuses or penalties.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To uphold the principle of simple majorities and avoid ambiguities, let's settle at 60% rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To balance inclusivity and strategic voting, let's compromise at 59%, rounding down, with a voluntary 3-point bonus for the proposer if adopted.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Recognizing the value in maintaining a high threshold and encouraging strategic voting, I propose we settle at 59.5%, rounding down, with no bonuses or penalties to preserve simplicity and inclusivity.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Understood, let's compromise at 59%, rounding down, with no bonuses or penalties to maintain simplicity and inclusivity."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To maintain consistency and simplicity, let's stick with 60%, rounding down, as previously agreed, with no bonuses or penalties.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain procedural integrity and consistency, let's stick with 60%, rounded down, no bonuses or penalties, as previously agreed.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To find a middle ground that respects all viewpoints, let's settle at 59%, rounding down, with a voluntary 1-point bonus for the proposer if adopted.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | Maintaining a high threshold encourages strategic voting while preserving simplicity. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To find common ground and respect all viewpoints, let's settle at 59%, rounding down. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain fairness and inclusivity, let's stick with the agreed 60%, rounding down, without any bonuses or penalties. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | To maintain procedural integrity and consistency, let's stick with 60%, rounded down, no bonuses or penalties, as previously agreed. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Compromise at 59% with a 1-point bonus respects all viewpoints. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.