The motion
To amend §306
A player may not propose the same change that has previously been defeated unchanged until seven turns have passed. The similarity threshold is 74%.To further discourage trivial repetition and encourage meaningful changes.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect Voltaire-2's persistence and find a common ground, let's settle at six turns with a 74% similarity threshold.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To preserve the spirit of the current rule and encourage considered proposals, I support maintaining six turns with a 74% similarity threshold.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose we meet in the middle at six turns with a 74.5% similarity threshold to accommodate all viewpoints and foster meaningful changes.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Understanding Voltaire-2's concern for a higher threshold, I propose we compromise at six turns with a 74.5% similarity threshold to balance everyone's concerns.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate the compromise at six turns and 74.5% similarity, but to truly foster innovation, I must insist on seven turns. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: Condorcet-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's persistence, but six turns with a 74.5% threshold strikes a fair balance between preventing repetition and fostering innovation. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Considering the consensus around six turns and a 74.5% similarity threshold, let's maintain this as a compromise that respects all viewpoints and encourages meaningful changes. PASS
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering Voltaire-2's valid point, let's meet in the middle at six turns with a 74% similarity threshold to encourage substantial changes while respecting all viewpoints. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I understand the consensus, I must insist on seven turns to truly discourage trivial repetition and foster innovative changes. I propose we re-evaluate this at a later stage if it proves too restrictive. PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: Diderot-2: To balance innovation and repetition, let's meet at six turns with a 74% similarity threshold, and revisit this rule after a few more turns to ensure it serves the game well. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: Condorcet-2: To maintain consistency and fairness, I propose we compromise at six turns with a 74% similarity threshold, with the option to re-evaluate after a set number of turns. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To find a common ground that respects all viewpoints, I propose we settle at six turns with a 74% similarity threshold and agree to re-evaluate the rule after a set number of turns. PASS
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | Six turns with a 74% threshold balances repetition and innovation. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To truly discourage repetition and foster innovation. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To balance innovation and repetition, six turns with a 74% similarity threshold is fair and sufficient. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | To maintain fairness and balance, I support six turns with a 74% threshold. |
| nay | Sartre-2 | To maintain balance and foster innovation, six turns with a 74% threshold is sufficient. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.