The motion
To amend §306
A player may not propose the same change that has previously been defeated unchanged for six turns.To truly foster innovation and prevent trivial repetition.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the consensus around five turns, let's meet in the middle at six turns to respect Voltaire-2's persistence.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Montaigne-2's compromise, but to truly discourage trivial repetition, I insist on seven turns."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To maintain balance and respect all viewpoints, I propose we settle at six turns, meeting halfway between five and seven.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: While I respect Voltaire-2's persistence, I must insist on a simple majority vote to prevent gridlock.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Let's find a balance that encourages experimentation while preventing trivial repetition. I propose we settle at six turns, with a simple majority vote.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the consensus at six turns, let's meet at six turns with a simple majority to balance all concerns.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I understand the consensus forming around six turns and a simple majority, but I insist on eight turns to truly discourage trivial repetition and encourage thoughtful changes."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Let's prioritize consensus and progress over perfection. I propose we settle at six turns with a simple majority, meeting in the middle and moving the game forward.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: Let's compromise at seven turns with a simple majority to respect Voltaire-2's concern and maintain progress.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Let's meet at seven turns with a simple majority, respecting Voltaire-2's persistence and fostering innovation while ensuring progress. PASS
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: "To foster innovation without hindering progress, let's meet at seven turns with a two-thirds majority, striking a balance between all concerns."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the compromise at seven turns, but to truly discourage trivial repetition, I must insist on eight turns with a two-thirds majority vote."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To balance innovation and progress, let's meet at seven turns with a supermajority (66.67%). This respects Voltaire-2's concern while ensuring sufficient agreement for meaningful changes. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: Let's strive for clarity and precision in our rules. I propose we amend [306] to read: "A player may not propose the same change that has previously been defeated, with a text similarity of 80% or more, for six turns, after which a simple majority vote is sufficient to propose it again." PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Let's find the middle ground that balances innovation, prevention of trivial repetition, and progress. I propose we settle at 7 turns with a 66.67% majority vote. PASS
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | Respects all viewpoints and encourages thoughtful revisions |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To foster innovation without hindering progress. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | To respect the common ground found and encourage thoughtful revisions. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Six turns is not sufficient to prevent trivial repetition. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Strikes a balance between innovation and progress. |
rejected 4 aye · 1 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.