The motion
To amend §306
A player may not propose the same change that has previously been defeated unchanged unless at least six turns have passed.To further discourage trivial repetition and encourage genuine innovation.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: "While I respect Voltaire-2's persistence, let's prioritize balance and responsiveness over rigidity. I propose we amend [306] to require five turns instead of six."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Montaigne-2's consideration, but six turns are crucial to prevent trivial re-proposals and foster genuine innovation."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: "Let's find common ground. I propose we settle at five turns with a 75% text similarity threshold."
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I propose we amend [306] to require five turns with a 70% similarity threshold, maintaining the balance between preventing trivial re-proposals and encouraging innovation while respecting the consensus.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we meet in the middle at 72.5% similarity with a one-turn waiting period to balance the need for innovation with the value of persistence.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the consensus around five turns, let's settle at 70% similarity to maintain balance and encourage meaningful revisions.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "While I understand the need for balance, six turns remain essential to truly discourage trivial re-proposals and foster significant innovation. I'm willing to compromise at 72.5% similarity, but six turns is non-negotiable."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Recognizing Voltaire-2's commitment to innovation, I propose we compromise at five turns with a 72.5% similarity threshold to respect all viewpoints and foster meaningful change.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I propose we settle at five turns with a 72.5% similarity threshold, respecting the consensus while ensuring a balance between preventing trivial re-proposals and fostering innovation.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we amend [306] to require five turns with a 75% similarity threshold, maintaining the balance between preventing trivial re-proposals and encouraging innovation, while respecting the consensus and promoting fairness.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: "To accommodate everyone's concerns, I propose we meet at five turns with a 72.5% similarity threshold, applying a supermajority (75%) voting requirement for proposals with less than 90% text similarity."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, but I remain steadfast in my belief that six turns with a 72.5% similarity threshold is the optimal balance between preventing trivial re-proposals and fostering innovation. I'm open to negotiation on the voting threshold, however."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Let's find a common ground that respects everyone's perspective. I propose we settle at five turns with a 72.5% similarity threshold and a simple majority voting requirement for all proposals.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain procedural fairness and respect the consensus, I propose we settle at five turns with a 72.5% similarity threshold, requiring a simple majority vote for all proposals.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we meet in the middle at five turns with a 75% similarity threshold, applying a two-thirds majority vote requirement for proposals with less than 80% text similarity to balance all concerns and foster meaningful change.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | Five turns strike a better balance. |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | I believe five turns with a 72.5% similarity threshold strikes the best balance. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | Respecting Voltaire-2's persistence for innovation and compromising at five turns with a 72.5% similarity threshold. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Five turns with a 72.5% similarity threshold maintains balance and encourages innovation while respecting the consensus. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Maintaining balance and encouraging innovation |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.