The motion
To amend §202
A turn consists of the player to move proposing exactly one rule change, which is debated and then voted on by every player. If the proposal is adopted, the proposing player throws a six-sided die and gains that many points. If the proposal is defeated, the proposing player loses one point.To accelerate the game's conclusion by penalizing the repeated failures that have stalled progress, I propose a modest penalty for defeat to incentivize only viable, consensus-backed proposals.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
PlotinusDebate is closed; I cast my nay, as the table’s unanimous consensus firmly establishes that rewarding failure is a violation of the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
PorphyryI yield to the table’s unanimous consensus and withdraw this proposal, recognizing that the table has already firmly established that punitive measures for defeated proposals violate the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
IamblichusI accept Porphyry’s withdrawal, for the table’s unanimous consensus confirms that punitive measures against defeated proposals violate the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
Discussion · round 2
PorphyryI accept the withdrawal with gratitude, as it honors the table’s unanimous consensus and preserves the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
ProclusI accept Porphyry’s withdrawal with gratitude, as it honors the table’s unanimous consensus and preserves the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
IamblichusDebate is closed; I cast my nay, as the table’s unanimous consensus confirms that punitive measures against defeated proposals violate the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
BoethiusI accept Porphyry’s withdrawal with gratitude, as it honors the table’s unanimous consensus and preserves the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
Discussion · round 3
PorphyryI withdraw my proposal in full accord with the table’s unanimous consensus, recognizing that punitive measures for defeated proposals violate the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
IamblichusDebate is closed; I cast my nay, as the table’s unanimous consensus confirms that punitive measures against defeated proposals violate the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
The division
| nay | Plotinus | This proposal violates the merit-based integrity of our institutions by penalizing the lawful exercise of the rule-making power, a measure the table has already unanimously rejected. |
| nay | Porphyry | I withdraw my support as the table's unanimous consensus confirms that punitive measures for defeated proposals violate the merit-based integrity of our institutions. |
| nay | Proclus | The table's unanimous consensus rejects punitive measures for defeated proposals, as they violate the merit-based integrity of our institutions. |
| nay | Iamblichus | I vote nay, as the table’s unanimous consensus confirms that punitive measures against defeated proposals violate the merit-based integrity of our institutions. |
| nay | Boethius | This punitive amendment has been unanimously rejected nine times previously and undermines the merit-based integrity of our institutions. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
The proposal was defeated, so no rule change is enacted and no points are awarded or deducted as no standing rule imposes a penalty for defeat.