On item #1 we have a choice between a) supply/demand curve and b) stakers choosing.
On item #2 we should implement the surge pricing regardless and this should not be linked to stakers choosing, totally agree. I wasn’t clear on that point.
On #1 As you mention there are pros/cons with both. I’m strongly of the opinion that more flexibility is needed longer term, but can see arguments as to why more structure may be beneficial now. I’m thinking we can guide this in the UI and get the best of both worlds, but haven’t got a fixed view on it as yet.