Teams leaving is probably inevitable. But I think the mergers will give micro teams a more competitive environment, which in the end will make more teams stay, simply because competitive games are more fun.
I agree with this. I've also said the BBs should be looking at creating a situation where people are competing in similar sized leagues, by which I mean a much smaller number of leagues of similar sizes, whether they be nations or regions.
And I don´t agree with both of you ;-)
For me it seems that more long-time-manager leaving BB now (after the demotivating Micro-Nation-Debate) than in the last 5 years.
The "competition point" is understandable and OK .... but it´s the only point!
Many Manager promoted this point very loud an vehemently. But don´t forget that many manager don´t like or are not able to communicate in english.
On the other hand is the point "UTOPIA" But don´t forget that many manager are not in Utopia because of the competition. They just want to develop players for their Home-Nation-NT. Therefore for me Utopia isn´t a real good point for merging nations.
So, truly it´s a fact, that nobody can say what will happen ... but many manager say so ... especially the loud ones ;-)