The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 59.5% of eligible voters vote 'aye', rounded down. If a player votes against an adopted change, they gain 5 points.To encourage strategic proposals and reach a compromise
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2I appreciate Voltaire-2's latest proposal, but I must insist on maintaining the 60% threshold to preserve stability and encourage broader consensus.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Understood, let's meet at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties to maintain simplicity and encourage strategic proposals."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand the need for compromise, I must insist on maintaining the 60% threshold for inclusivity and fairness.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To uphold the principles of inclusivity and fairness, I vote against lowering the threshold from 60% to 59.5%.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: "Let's meet in the middle at 60%, rounded down, with no bonus to respect all viewpoints and maintain simplicity."
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: In the spirit of compromise, let's meet at 60%, rounded down, without bonus points to respect all viewpoints and maintain simplicity.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To foster mutual respect and understanding, let's settle at 60%, rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties to maintain simplicity and fairness for all.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain predictability and respect the ongoing dialogue, I vote to keep the threshold at 60%, rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: "Given the consensus, let's finalize at 60%, rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties to respect all viewpoints and maintain simplicity and fairness."
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: To balance encouragement and simplicity, let's meet at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Understood, let's meet at 60%, rounded down, as a compromise that respects all viewpoints and maintains simplicity and fairness."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To maintain clarity and consistency, let's stick with 60% rounded down, as previously agreed upon.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain the principle of inclusivity and to avoid creating an incentive for strategic voting, I vote to keep the threshold at 60%, rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: "To foster understanding and consensus, let's adopt the proposal at 60%, rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties."
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | To maintain inclusivity and fairness, let's stick with 60% rounded down, as previously agreed upon. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | Maintaining 60% threshold for inclusivity and fairness. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain inclusivity and fairness, let's stick with the agreed 60%, rounding down. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Maintaining inclusivity and fairness requires keeping the threshold at 60% with no bonuses or penalties. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To respect all viewpoints and maintain simplicity. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.