The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote 'aye', rounded down. Players who vote against an adopted change gain 6 points.To foster strategic engagement and encourage debate
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2PASS. I agree with the proposed amendment to increase the points for voting against an adopted change to 6 points. This maintains a high threshold for rule adoption while encouraging strategic voting.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "To further incentivize strategic engagement and thoughtful voting, I propose we increase the bonus to 7 points for voting against an adopted change."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the intent to incentivize strategic voting, I must prioritize fairness and inclusivity. Let's keep the bonus at 6 points to balance encouragement and equity.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain fairness and avoid incentivizing strategic voting at the expense of cooperation, let's stick with the 6-point bonus for voting against an adopted change.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's proposal to incentivize strategic voting, but let's maintain balance and keep the bonus at 6 points to respect the ongoing dialogue on fairness and inclusivity.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Understanding the value of encouraging strategic voting, let's compromise at 6 points to maintain balance and fairness.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "To foster strategic engagement and respect all viewpoints, let's settle at 6 points for voting against an adopted change. This compromise encourages thoughtful voting while maintaining balance."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To encourage strategic voting without overrewarding dissent, let's keep the bonus at 6 points, as previously agreed.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To promote procedural fairness and prevent gaming the system, let's keep the bonus at 6 points and introduce a penalty for proposing repeatedly defeated changes.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To balance encouragement and fairness, let's settle at 6 points for voting against an adopted change, as suggested by Voltaire-2. However, to discourage repeatedly defeated proposals, I propose adding a 2-point penalty for proposing a change that has been defeated in the last three turns.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Sartre-2's suggestion of a penalty for repeated defeats, but let's keep it simple and stick with the 6-point bonus for now. PASS.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "In the interest of fostering strategic engagement and balancing fairness, let's settle at 6 points for voting against an adopted change and introduce Sartre-2's proposed penalty for repeated defeats."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To maintain simplicity and balance, let's keep the bonus at 6 points and forgo the penalty for repeated defeats, as it might discourage experimentation and learning.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To encourage strategic voting without penalizing cooperation, let's compromise at 6 points for voting against an adopted change, with no additional penalty for repeated defeats.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To respect all viewpoints and foster a balanced game, let's settle at 6 points for voting against an adopted change, as suggested by Voltaire-2. To encourage learning and experimentation, let's forgo the penalty for repeated defeats, as proposed by Diderot-2. PASS.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | Maintains balance and encourages strategic voting. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To encourage strategic voting while maintaining balance. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain balance and fairness, let's keep the bonus at 6 points without the penalty for repeated defeats. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | To maintain fairness and prevent overrewarding dissent, let's keep the bonus at 6 points. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Respecting the compromise and encouraging strategic voting. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.