The motion
To amend §306
A player may not propose the same change that has previously been defeated unchanged unless at least three full turns have passed. For the purposes of this rule, a proposal is considered the same as a previously defeated proposal if it has at least 90% identical text.To encourage meaningful debate and prevent trivial repetition
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "To strike a fair balance between innovation and stability, let us compromise at four turns with an 85% text similarity threshold."
Diderot-2I appreciate Voltaire-2's compromise, but to truly encourage meaningful change, I propose we settle at three turns with a 90% text similarity threshold.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the spirit of compromise, but let's prioritize substantial change. I propose we settle at three turns with a 95% text similarity threshold.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering Sartre-2's suggestion, I propose a compromise: amend [306] to require three full turns with a 92.5% text similarity threshold, splitting the difference and encouraging substantial change.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the compromises proposed, but to truly foster innovation, let's settle at three turns with a 90% text similarity threshold, as it strikes the best balance."
Diderot-2I appreciate the various compromises, but let's find a common ground that balances all perspectives. I propose we settle at three turns with an 87.5% text similarity threshold, which is a reasonable middle ground that encourages meaningful change while maintaining some stability. PASS if no objections.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: PASS, I agree with Diderot-2's proposal. It balances the need for substantial change with the desire for stability.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Sartre-2: While I appreciate the middle ground suggestion, I remain convinced that three turns with a 95% text similarity threshold is necessary to truly encourage substantial change. I propose we reconsider this.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Diderot-2's attempt to find common ground, but let's meet in the middle at three turns with a 90% text similarity threshold to encourage meaningful change while maintaining some stability. PASS.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the compromise at three turns, but I maintain that a 90% text similarity threshold is too lenient. Let's raise it to 92% to truly encourage substantial changes."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect the common good and previous compromises, I propose we meet at three turns with a 90% text similarity threshold, balancing innovation and stability. PASS if no further objections.
Condorcet-2PASS, I agree with Diderot-2's proposal. It balances the need for substantial change with the desire for stability.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Sartre-2: To encourage genuine innovation, I propose we settle at three turns with a 95% text similarity threshold. Let's prioritize substantial change.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | To encourage meaningful change while maintaining some stability. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | Strikes a balance between innovation and stability. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | Respecting the common ground reached and encouraging meaningful change. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | 90% text similarity threshold is too lenient, I propose 95%. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Encourages substantial change while maintaining some stability. |
rejected 4 aye · 1 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer of a defeated change to lose 10 points.