The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 59.5% of eligible voters vote 'aye', rounded down.To foster strategic engagement and respect all viewpoints.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Voltaire-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 maintain simplicity."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, I must insist on maintaining the 60% threshold to preserve inclusivity and fairness. Let's meet at 60%, rounded down, with no additional bonuses or penalties.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain consistency and fairness, let's stick with the agreed 60%, rounding down, as previously decided.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's proposal for compromise, but to maintain the spirit of inclusivity and strategic engagement, let's meet in the middle at 60%, rounded down, with a voluntary 5-point bonus for the proposer if adopted.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's attempt to foster strategic engagement, but to preserve a high threshold and encourage broad consensus, let's compromise at 59.5%, rounded down, as proposed.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Understood, let's meet at 60%, rounded down, to respect all viewpoints and foster ongoing dialogue. I propose we add a voluntary 3-point bonus for the proposer if adopted to encourage strategic proposals."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To balance inclusivity and strategic engagement, let's meet at 59.5%, rounded down, with a voluntary 2-point bonus for the proposer if adopted.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I must insist on maintaining the 60% threshold as previously agreed, as it promotes inclusivity and fairness. Let's meet at 60%, rounded down, with no additional bonuses or penalties.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To find common ground, let's settle at 59.5%, rounded down, with a voluntary 3-point bonus for the proposer if adopted, as a compromise that respects all viewpoints and encourages strategic engagement.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the varied opinions, let's find a middle ground at 60%, rounded down, with a voluntary 2-point bonus for the proposer if adopted, to encourage strategic proposals while maintaining inclusivity.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Understood, let's meet at 60%, rounded down. To encourage strategic proposals and foster dialogue, let's add a voluntary 2-point bonus for the proposer if adopted."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate the compromise at 60%, but let's remove the bonus to maintain simplicity and fairness.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain fairness and consistency, let's stick with the agreed 60%, rounded down, with no additional bonuses or penalties.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To respect all viewpoints and foster strategic engagement, let's settle at 60%, rounded down.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | Maintaining a high threshold while encouraging strategic engagement. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | Maintaining a 60% threshold promotes inclusivity and fairness. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain inclusivity and fairness, let's stick with 60%, rounding down, without additional bonuses or penalties. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | I must insist on maintaining the 60% threshold to preserve inclusivity and fairness. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To encourage strategic engagement and foster ongoing dialogue. |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.