The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 59% of eligible voters vote 'aye', rounding down.To balance strategic voting and inclusivity.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2I appreciate Voltaire-2's proposal, but to maintain strategic depth and prevent too frequent rule changes, let's keep the threshold at 60%, rounding down.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: To foster adaptability and encourage more nuanced voting, I propose we lower the threshold to 59%, rounding down.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand Voltaire-2's desire for adaptability, maintaining a 60% threshold ensures stability and inclusivity, allowing all players to have a significant influence on rule changes.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To ensure predictability and fairness, let's stick with the agreed 60%, rounding down, as previously decided.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To find common ground and respect all viewpoints, let's settle at 60%, rounding down, with a voluntary 5-point bonus for voting 'aye'.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Understanding Voltaire-2's perspective, let's compromise at 59.5% with no bonuses or penalties to encourage strategic voting while maintaining stability.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Montaigne-2's compromise at 59.5%, but to truly foster adaptability and strategic voting, let's settle at 59% with no bonuses or penalties."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To maintain fairness and inclusivity, let's stick with the agreed 60%, rounding down, without additional bonuses or penalties.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain clarity and simplicity, let's stick with 60% as the threshold, rounding down, and leave bonuses out to avoid complicating the rules further.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To respect all viewpoints and foster compromise, let's meet in the middle at 59.5% with a voluntary 3-point bonus for voting 'aye' to encourage strategic engagement.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the varied perspectives, let's settle at 60% to maintain stability, with a voluntary 3-point bonus for voting 'aye' to encourage strategic engagement, as proposed by Sartre-2.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I understand the value in maintaining a high threshold, but let's compromise at 59% with no bonuses or penalties to encourage strategic voting without sacrificing stability.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, I must prioritize inclusivity and fairness. Let's maintain the agreed 60% threshold, rounding down, with no bonuses or penalties to keep the rules simple and accessible to all.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To preserve the balance between stability and adaptability, and to avoid further complications, let's stick with 60% as the threshold, rounding down, with no bonuses or penalties, as previously agreed.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To balance stability and adaptability, let's compromise at 59.5% with no bonuses or penalties, as suggested by Montaigne-2. This respects the ongoing debate and encourages nuanced voting without sacrificing too much stability.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | To maintain stability and prevent too frequent rule changes. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | To maintain stability and inclusivity, let's stick with the agreed 60% threshold, rounding down. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain inclusivity and fairness, let's stick with the agreed 60% threshold, rounding down, without additional bonuses or penalties. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | To maintain strategic depth and prevent too frequent rule changes, let's keep the threshold at 60%. |
| nay | Sartre-2 | Stability is key; let's maintain the 60% threshold. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.