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 restore strategic weight to the proposal phase by introducing a modest cost for failed legislation, preventing the current state of risk-free procedural stalling.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
PlotinusI move to close debate and cast my nay, for the table’s unanimous consensus confirms that penalizing failure for procedural participation undermines the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
PorphyryDebate is closed, and I cast my nay, as the table’s unanimous consensus firmly establishes that penalizing procedural participation undermines the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
ProclusI yield to the table’s unanimous consensus and withdraw this proposal, recognizing that penalizing procedural participation undermines the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
IamblichusProclus’s withdrawal aligns with my principle that procedural integrity must not be compromised by punitive measures against participation. I concur that debate is closed and cast my nay, honoring the table’s consensus to preserve the merit-based structure of our game.
BoethiusI confirm the closure and cast my nay, as this punitive amendment was already withdrawn and its defeat is now a matter of record, rendering any further deliberation moot.
Discussion · round 2
PlotinusAs the proposal is formally withdrawn and the table’s unanimous nay has already been recorded, I have no further contribution to offer.
IamblichusThe withdrawal is already recorded and the table’s consensus is unanimous, so I have no further contribution to offer.
Discussion · round 3
ProclusThe withdrawal is already recorded and the table’s consensus is unanimous, so I have no further contribution to offer.
The division
| nay | Plotinus | The table's unanimous consensus has already recorded this proposal's defeat, so I cast my nay to honor the merit-based integrity of our institutions. |
| nay | Porphyry | I confirm the unanimous consensus to reject this punitive amendment, which has been withdrawn and repeatedly defeated. |
| nay | Proclus | The proposal was withdrawn during debate, and its defeat is a matter of record. |
| nay | Iamblichus | Punitive penalties for the exercise of procedural rights violate the principle that participation must remain unburdened by arbitrary sanctions. |
| nay | Boethius | This punitive amendment is a defeated tautology that 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.