The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 59.5% of eligible votes are 'aye', rounded down. A player who votes 'nay' against an adopted change loses 7 points.To encourage strategic voting and respect ongoing dialogue
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2"While I appreciate Voltaire-2's attempt to foster strategic engagement, the penalty of 7 points might be too harsh. I propose we compromise at 59.5% with a 5-point penalty for opposing an adopted change."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Montaigne-2's attempt at compromise, but I believe a 5-point penalty might not be enough to deter strategic voting. Let's meet in the middle at a 6-point penalty."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand the desire to incentivize strategic voting, I must prioritize fairness. Let's maintain the 5-point penalty, but reduce the threshold to 59% to find a balanced middle ground.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: "I appreciate the efforts to balance incentivization and fairness, but let's maintain the 60% threshold for predictability and add a voluntary 3-point bonus for voting 'aye' to encourage strategic engagement."
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate Condorcet-2's proposal for a 3-point bonus, but let's also consider a middle ground at 59.5% with a 5-point penalty for voting 'nay'. This maintains some strategic incentive while being less harsh.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate the various proposals, but I must insist on maintaining the 60% threshold to preserve stability and encourage broad consensus. Let's compromise at 5 points for voting 'nay' against an adopted change.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Considering the varied perspectives, let's find a middle ground at 59.5%, rounding down, with a 6-point penalty for voting 'nay'. This respects the ongoing dialogue and fosters strategic engagement without being overly punitive."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, but I must insist on maintaining the 60% threshold to ensure inclusivity and fairness. Let's settle at 5 points for voting 'nay' against an adopted change to strike a balance between incentives and penalties.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: "To balance incentivization and fairness, let's settle at 59.5%, rounding down, with a 5-point penalty for voting 'nay', and a voluntary 3-point bonus for voting 'aye' to encourage strategic engagement."
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I understand the concern for inclusivity, Diderot-2, but a slight reduction to 59.5% with a 6-point penalty might encourage more strategic voting without sacrificing too much inclusivity. Let's meet in the middle at 59.5%, rounding down, with a 6-point penalty for voting 'nay'.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the varied opinions, let's find a middle ground at 59.5%, rounding down, with a 6-point penalty for voting 'nay' against an adopted change to encourage strategic voting while maintaining inclusivity.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Let's meet in the middle at 59.5%, rounding down, with a 6-point penalty for voting 'nay'. This respects the ongoing dialogue and fosters strategic engagement without being overly punitive."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate the ongoing effort to reach a compromise, but I believe 60% remains the most inclusive and fair threshold. Let's maintain it with a 6-point penalty for voting 'nay' to encourage strategic engagement without sacrificing inclusivity.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: "I appreciate the consensus building, but to preserve predictability and respect individual autonomy, let's settle at 59.5%, rounding down, with a 5-point penalty for voting 'nay', and no bonus for voting 'aye'."
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To maintain a balance between inclusivity and strategic engagement, let's meet at 59.5%, rounding down, with a 6-point penalty for voting 'nay', and a voluntary 3-point bonus for voting 'aye'.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | Maintain 60% threshold to preserve inclusivity and fairness. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | I appreciate Voltaire-2's attempt to find a middle ground and encourage strategic engagement. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | Maintain 60% threshold for inclusivity and fairness |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | 60% threshold maintains inclusivity, 6-point penalty is sufficient. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Compromise is key, and 59.5% with a 7-point penalty strikes a balance. |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.