On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:07:03 AM CDT you wrote: > I don't think that the tragedy of the commons necessarily applies, although > I might be too influenced by Blognomic. Because there is zero mechanical > reward for doing the equivalent of the "reportor" job there and people just > sort of go at it on their own accord, which inspired my suggestion. > > > I think people are just self-motivated to immortalize their dynasties (when > they are Emperor) or their victories (when they win a dynasty) or just > dynasties that they particularly enjoyed or want to honor for some reason > and they wanted it to be remembered and appreciated for a long time, which > is arguably on a way higher level of value than just mechanical wealth. >
If there's already a standing tradition of "you record the your dynasty" then it isn't a tragedy of the commons situation. There's someone that, culturally, is responsible. It's just not a rule that they're responsible. Unless I'm misunderstanding how Blognomic does it.
