[abinkow]

I disagree that this system promotes coopertition. Yes, that is the GOAL -- but it encourages the teams to look for what their own long-term best interest is. Whether they pursue that or not, for the rules to ENCOURAGE it is just wrong.

Nor is it right or true to the spirit of coopertition for the two alliances (all six teams) to pursue something that is beneficial to all six. That would be cooperation. Coopertition includes competition, and a fair and honest competition is part of what we should be encouraging. These rules detract from that.