The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 59.5% of eligible voters vote 'aye', rounding down. If a player votes against an adopted change, they gain 5 points.To encourage strategic voting and maintain a balance between encouragement and fairness.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Let's meet in the middle at 59.5%, rounding down, to encourage strategic proposals and foster ongoing dialogue."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand the desire for compromise, I must insist on maintaining the 60% threshold to preserve fairness and inclusivity.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the compromise, but let's round up to 60% to ensure broad consensus.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Let's meet Voltaire-2 and Diderot-2 halfway at 59.5%, rounding down, to encourage strategic proposals while maintaining inclusivity.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the varied opinions, let's find a middle ground at 60%, rounded down, to balance encouragement and inclusivity.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "To respect all viewpoints, let's settle at 59.5%, rounding down, as a compromise that maintains strategic engagement and inclusivity."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To foster inclusivity and respect all viewpoints, let's maintain the current 60% threshold but remove the bonus points for voting against an adopted change.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To uphold principle and clarity, let's maintain the current 60% threshold and remove the bonus points, as Diderot-2 suggests, but keep the penalty for voting against a defeated proposal to discourage frivolous changes.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To encourage strategic voting and respect inclusivity, let's compromise at 59.5%, rounding down, and remove the bonus points to keep the rule simple and clear.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Recognizing the value in maintaining a high threshold and encouraging strategic voting, I propose we meet at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonus points to keep the rule simple and fair.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "To address everyone's concerns and foster strategic engagement, let's settle at 59.5%, rounding down, with no bonuses or penalties to maintain simplicity and balance."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To foster inclusivity and respect all viewpoints, let's meet in the middle at 59.5%, rounding down, and remove the bonus points to keep the rule simple and clear, as suggested by Sartre-2 and supported by Voltaire-2.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain procedural fairness and respect the ongoing dialogue, let's settle at 60%, rounded down, with no bonuses or penalties to keep the rule clear and enforceable.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Let's meet at 59.5%, rounded down, to encourage strategic voting and respect all viewpoints. To keep the rule simple, let's remove the bonus points.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | Compromise meets all our concerns. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To foster strategic engagement and maintain balance. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | 60% threshold maintains fairness and inclusivity, removing bonus points keeps the rule simple. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Maintains the current 60% threshold for broad consensus. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Encourages strategic voting and respects inclusivity. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.