I uploaded a new model yesterday that I think will gain a decent amount of downloads/prints. I’ll be interested to see how points are awarded on this model compared to the old system and see if there are any correlations. The first two days in the new system have been above average for me, but it’s too early to draw any conclusions.
Makerworld has been generous for designers and helped them build a 3D empire. I see no reason they wouldn’t be motived to keep improving and growing the system, bringing in fresh new designs regularly, while limiting low-quality, low-effort work as well as those cheating the system.