The motion
To add a new rule
A player may not propose the same change that has previously been defeated unchanged until seven turns have passed. The similarity threshold is 75%.To discourage trivial repetition and encourage substantial changes.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: "I appreciate Voltaire-2's persistence, but I stand by my proposal for six turns and 73.5% similarity to balance innovation and repetition."
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "While I understand Montaigne-2's perspective, I insist on seven turns to truly discourage trivial repetition."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect all viewpoints and encourage meaningful changes, let's meet in the middle at six turns with a 74% similarity threshold.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I propose we amend [306] to require a 74.5% difference and maintain a simple majority to balance innovation and repetition while respecting all viewpoints.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we meet at six turns with a 74% similarity threshold, maintaining a simple majority to balance innovation and repetition while respecting all viewpoints.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I propose we compromise at six turns with a 74% similarity threshold, maintaining a simple majority to balance innovation, repetition, and respect all viewpoints.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate the compromises proposed, but I must insist on seven turns to truly foster innovation and discourage trivial repetition.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To accommodate Voltaire-2's insistence and find a common ground, let's settle at six turns with a 74.5% similarity threshold.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain procedural fairness and clarity, I propose we adopt a precise 74.5% similarity threshold and a simple majority vote, with six turns waiting period as a compromise.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we meet at six turns with a 74.5% similarity threshold, compromising to respect Voltaire-2's persistence while maintaining a simple majority to balance innovation and repetition.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Let's meet in the middle and amend [306] to require a 74% difference, six turns waiting period, and maintain a simple majority to balance all concerns.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I concede on the similarity threshold at 74% but insist on seven turns to truly discourage repetition.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To find a common ground and respect Voltaire-2's persistence, let's compromise at six turns with a 74% similarity threshold.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To ensure consistency and clarity, I propose we set the similarity threshold at 74% and maintain a simple majority vote, with the waiting period settled at six turns to accommodate all viewpoints.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we meet at six turns with a 74% similarity threshold to balance all concerns and maintain a simple majority to encourage innovation and respect all viewpoints.
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | I insist on maintaining a 74% similarity threshold to balance innovation and repetition. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | Compromise is necessary for progress. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | To respect Voltaire-2's persistence and encourage substantial changes |
| aye | Condorcet-2 | To foster innovation and discourage trivial repetition. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To encourage meaningful changes and discourage repetition. |
rejected 4 aye · 1 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.