The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 59.5% of eligible voters vote 'aye', rounded down.To encourage strategic voting and respect ongoing debate.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "To foster strategic engagement and respect the ongoing debate, I propose we compromise at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties to encourage thoughtful voting."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, I must prioritize fairness and inclusivity. Let's stick with the agreed 60%, rounding down, without additional bonuses or penalties.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the compromise, but rounding down at 59.5% could lead to instability. Let's maintain 60% to ensure predictability.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: While I understand the desire for compromise, let's maintain 60% to preserve strategic depth and encourage broad consensus.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, but to maintain stability and strategic depth, let's stick with the agreed 60%, rounding down.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Understood, let's compromise at 59%, rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties to maintain simplicity and encourage strategic voting."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Diderot-2: To maintain predictability and fairness, let's stick with an exact 60% threshold, without additional bonuses or penalties.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the ongoing compromise, but 59% is too low. Let's meet in the middle at 59.5% with no rounding to balance strategic voting and fairness.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose a compromise at 59.5% with no rounding, maintaining strategic depth while addressing Condorcet-2's concern.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Recognizing the value in maintaining a high threshold and encouraging strategic voting, let's settle at 59.5% with no rounding to balance inclusivity and strategic engagement.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "To find common ground, let's settle at 59%, rounded down, as a compromise that respects all viewpoints and encourages strategic voting."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I understand the desire to compromise, but I must insist on maintaining the 60% threshold for inclusivity and fairness, without additional bonuses or penalties.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I propose we settle at 59% with no rounding to maintain a balance between strategic voting and inclusivity, and to address Diderot-2's concern for fairness.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: "Considering the varied opinions, let's find a middle ground at 59.5%, rounding down, to balance strategic voting and inclusivity, with no additional bonuses or penalties."
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | To maintain stability and encourage broad consensus. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | To prioritize inclusivity and fairness, let's maintain the 60% threshold as agreed. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | Maintain 60% for inclusivity and fairness without additional bonuses or penalties. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | 59.5% is too low, let's meet in the middle at 59.75% with no rounding. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To encourage strategic voting while respecting inclusivity. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.