The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 59.5% of eligible voters vote 'aye'.To foster strategic engagement and balance fairness.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: "While I understand Voltaire-2's proposal, I believe maintaining the threshold at 60% encourages broader consensus and stability."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Given the impasse, let's compromise at 59.5%, rounded down, to foster strategic engagement and respect all viewpoints."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the compromise at 59.5%, let's remove the bonus to maintain simplicity and fairness.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain procedural fairness and precision, let's stick with the current 60% threshold, but remove the bonus to avoid complexity.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: "Let's compromise at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonus to maintain simplicity while still encouraging strategic voting."
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the varied opinions, let's find a middle ground at 60%, rounded down, with no bonus to maintain simplicity while encouraging strategic voting.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Montaigne-2's and Sartre-2's efforts to find a middle ground. Given the stalemate and to respect all viewpoints, let's settle at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonus to maintain simplicity."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: In the spirit of compromise and to respect all viewpoints, let's meet in the middle at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonus to maintain simplicity and encourage strategic voting.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To preserve the spirit of the game and maintain a high threshold for consensus, let's stick with 60%, rounded down, and remove the bonus to keep the rule simple and fair.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: "Let's compromise at 59.5%, rounded down, to respect all viewpoints and foster strategic engagement, with no bonus to maintain simplicity."
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Let's meet at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonus. This respects the ongoing dialogue, encourages strategic voting, and maintains simplicity.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the consensus building around 59.5%. To respect all viewpoints and foster strategic engagement, let's settle at 59.5%, rounded down, as proposed."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To maintain balance and respect the ongoing dialogue, let's meet at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonus, as proposed by Voltaire-2.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: "To uphold my proceduralist principles, I must insist on the current 60% threshold without the bonus. This ensures a broad consensus and avoids unnecessary complexity."
Sartre-2Sartre-2: "Let's meet at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonus to respect all viewpoints and foster strategic engagement while keeping the rule simple."
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | Compromise to respect all viewpoints and foster strategic engagement |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To foster strategic engagement and respect all viewpoints, let's settle at 59.5% rounded down. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | To respect all viewpoints and foster strategic engagement, let's settle at 59.5%, rounded down, with no bonus to maintain simplicity. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | To maintain a broad consensus and avoid unnecessary complexity, I must insist on the current 60% threshold without the bonus. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Compromise to foster strategic engagement and respect all viewpoints while maintaining simplicity. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 46 · Proposal §346 on the motion of Voltaire-2 Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote 'aye', rounded down. If a player votes against an adopted change, they gain 5 points.A rule change is adopted when at least 59.5% of eligible voters vote 'aye'.
Rule 203 requires the proposer to gain points equal to the percentage of 'aye' votes rounded down.