The Order Faction representatives believed an exit threshold should be established to prevent opportunistic behavior.
The Freedom Faction representatives insisted on absolute freedom to enter and leave; any restriction was an infringement on freedom.
The two sides argued without reaching an agreement.
Lin Ye listened quietly to the debate without speaking immediately.
He wanted to see whether the council could resolve this problem on its own.
The argument went on for a long time.
Just as they were about to reach an impasse, a representative from a three-dimensional civilization offered a new perspective.
"Perhaps we've been asking the wrong question," the representative said.
"We shouldn't be asking 'how to prevent withdrawal,' but 'why withdraw at all?'"
"If the network truly has value, if participation is truly beneficial, why would anyone want to leave?"
"Unless we haven't done well enough."
Those words plunged the entire council into silence.
Guanlan's presence fluctuated. "You mean... we should focus on increasing the network's value rather than creating obstacles to leaving?"
"Exactly," the representative said. "If the network is good enough, there's no need to worry about people leaving."
"If someone leaves, it means we need to improve."
"As for opportunistic behavior..."
He paused. "Knowledge itself does not diminish just because someone acquires it."
"If someone learns and then leaves, all they take with them is knowledge. What they leave behind is the experience of sharing that knowledge."
"And while learning within the network, they will inevitably contribute their own thoughts as well."
"That is a fair exchange."
This simple viewpoint struck at the heart of the issue.
Wu Wu's presence trembled. "An obsession with precautions would instead damage the network's very nature..."
"Openness and trust are the foundation of the network..."
The Absolute One sneered. "Idealism. What if some malicious civilization truly exploits this?"