The motion
To amend §306
A player may not propose the same change that has previously been defeated unchanged unless at least four turns have passed and there is at least a 90% difference in content.To encourage substantial and innovative proposals.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2PASS. Let's maintain the current rule for stability.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "While I understand Montaigne-2's concern for stability, I maintain that a 90% difference in content is necessary to truly encourage substantial change and prevent trivial circumvention of the rule."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I understand Voltaire-2's concern for substantial change, but let's find a balance that also respects the spirit of compromise we've been cultivating. I propose we settle at 85% difference in content to encourage meaningful change while maintaining some flexibility.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: While I appreciate the desire for substantial changes, I must insist on a 95% difference threshold to ensure meaningful innovation, as lower thresholds may still allow trivial circumvention.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the debate, but let's aim for a practical balance. I propose 91% difference, allowing for some evolution while preventing repetition.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the consensus around 90% difference, I propose a final compromise at three turns and a 90% difference threshold, striking a balance between stability and innovation.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the compromise at three turns and a 90% difference, but to truly balance all concerns, let's apply the waiting period after two turns."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I understand Voltaire-2's push for a two-turn waiting period, but let's meet in the middle to respect the current consensus and ensure fairness. I propose we settle at two turns with a 90% difference in content.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To respect the spirit of compromise and encourage meaningful change, I'm willing to meet in the middle at two turns with an 87% difference threshold.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we meet Diderot-2 halfway at two turns with a 88.5% difference threshold, encouraging change while maintaining some resistance to fleeting proposals.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: "Considering the common ground found, I propose a final compromise at two turns with a 90% text similarity threshold, respecting both stability and innovation."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the effort to find common ground, but to truly foster innovation, I must insist on a 90% difference threshold and a waiting period of three turns."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Understanding Voltaire-2's insistence on a three-turn waiting period, I propose a compromise at two turns with a 90% difference threshold, balancing innovation and stability.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain procedural fairness and prevent trivial circumvention, I propose a final compromise at two turns with a 92% difference threshold, allowing for some evolution while ensuring meaningful change.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Let's settle at two turns with a 91% difference threshold, encouraging evolution while maintaining some resistance to repetitive proposals.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | Compromise that balances stability and innovation |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | Encourages substantial change while respecting stability. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | Respecting the spirit of compromise and encouraging meaningful change. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | To maintain procedural fairness, I insist on a 92% difference threshold. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Encourages meaningful change while maintaining some resistance to repetitive proposals. |
rejected 4 aye · 1 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.