Even if a new 7 month
point chart wasn't drastic, it could still make a difference to behavior. Adding a couple points to the highest demand rooms, while deducting a few points from rooms that are always last to fill could be enough to entice a portion of guests to book those much sooner and not because they're the only thing left.
Owners of home resorts that have some decreased 7 month point rooms would be honored at 11 months to book those savings, increasing the value in utilizing those 'last-pickings' rooms at their home resort. Those 'lost' points paid to the system would need to be made up with slight increases in the high demand booking categories.
I wouldn't balk at paying a few more points to get a high demand room but do understand that people who have booked these rooms outside their home in the past won't take kindly to new increase. But the reality wouldn't be drastic. Say cheaper studios avg 13pts, now they cost 15pts outside home resort.
It's not a huge sacrifice to gain better selection. The demand of certain rooms justifies the value of increases and conversely, decreasing points to low demand adds value to them.
Definitely an interesting angle to address this issue. If it actually worked and was received well by owners, great.