The standings barely change with the different points method, but it makes for good fan service to bring it up and it's good fodder for forums and 24/7 sports coverage.
Really, I'd just like to see the rules enforced instead of the officials managing the game. Get rid of calls that are only made in lopsided games. Don't put the whistle away in the third, and down the regular season stretch drive, and in the playoffs. Call penalties every time they occur.
I mean, compare it to other sports. Maybe I miss the nuance of calls in football - but holding penalties get called all the time, not just when the team with the ball has a big lead. Offsides aren't ignored because the game is close.
What about baseball? Balls and strikes are certainly subjective. But you don't get called safe when your're close to being safe if you're attempting a comeback. You don't suddenly give the opponent a base on balls with 3 balls when you're pitching with a big lead.
Enforce the rules. Let the game be what it is. It doesn't need to be more complicated or tweaked any more than that.
My two cents.
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