The problem is that in an avoidence situation, now that both boats are burdened with the "avoid the other" you have no idea what the other boat may or may not do. At least with the RRS, you can anticipate "who" is going to change course based on who has right of way.
I go "huh, why did they do that" at least once at every regatta. Often a total surprise as they did not choose the logical option. The worst crashes I have seen have been when somebody trusted the other boat to do the right thing. Knowing you will be tossed if there is contact will make you more careful I believe.
If we accept that going to the room with the jury is an even gamble, then what would be different except that your odds is even worse under the proposed rules?
I think you could do the same Dennis proposes under the current rules with a reasonable chance of success.
