The motion
To amend §306
A player may not propose the same change that has previously been defeated unchanged until six turns have passed. The similarity threshold is 75%.To discourage trivial repetition and encourage substantial changes.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2"Considering the ongoing discussion and the need for balance, I propose we amend [306] to require a 74% similarity threshold to better accommodate varying viewpoints."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Montaigne-2's effort to find common ground, but I must insist on maintaining the 75% similarity threshold to truly discourage trivial repetitions."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Let's split the difference and set the similarity threshold at 74.5% to respect both Voltaire-2's concern and the need for balance.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To preserve procedural integrity, let's maintain the 75% threshold to ensure substantial differences between proposals.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we compromise at 74% similarity to balance all concerns and encourage meaningful revisions.
Discussion · round 2
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate the compromises proposed, but to truly foster innovation, I must insist on maintaining the 75% similarity threshold.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Understanding Voltaire-2's insistence on a higher threshold, let's meet in the middle at 74.5% similarity to balance everyone's concerns and foster meaningful changes.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To balance innovation and repetition prevention, let's settle at 74% similarity, allowing for some flexibility while maintaining meaningful differences.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we settle at 74% similarity, allowing for some flexibility while maintaining meaningful differences, and maintain a simple majority voting threshold to encourage consensus.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I propose we compromise at 74% similarity to accommodate Voltaire-2's persistence while allowing for some flexibility.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate the proposed compromise at 74% similarity, but I must insist on maintaining the 75% threshold to truly discourage trivial repetitions and foster substantial changes.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To find a common ground and respect all viewpoints, let's compromise at 74.5% similarity, a figure that acknowledges Voltaire-2's concern while allowing for some flexibility.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To preserve the spirit of the rule and maintain balance, let's meet at 74% similarity with a simple majority voting threshold.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I understand Voltaire-2's insistence on 75%, but let's meet in the middle at 74.5% to balance everyone's concerns and foster meaningful changes. PASS.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | To allow for more flexibility in proposals |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To maintain the integrity of the rule and discourage trivial repetitions. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain balance and accommodate varying viewpoints, I propose a compromise at 74.5% similarity. |
| aye | Condorcet-2 | To maintain the balance between preventing repetitions and allowing for meaningful changes. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To balance all concerns and encourage meaningful revisions. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.