I think QAs tend to benefit the middle chapters the most, using both smaller-chapter and PNM-preference systems. The chapters with the best return rates don't get to bring many PNMs to pref and the smallest chapters don't get many actual NMs or initiated members out of QAs. Meanwhile, the middle chapters generally have more PNMs at pref night and are more likely to get PNMs to try out and stick with their "second choice" chapters. I am fine with that, because it stops the most "selective" chapters from really pulling away from the pack.
That's how I've seen it play out, anyway.
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