An interesting solution would be an expiring Theater Qual. If it goes away every so many years it could work in our favor.
TOE is most about learning the ropes in a more formal educational environment. Similar to a TQ. CPDLC and Sat comm has made many of the hazards of learning a crossing less onerous so I don’t feel that going to a TQ would degrade the safety of learning about ocean crossings.
But, it is a change that won’t be undone and we need to do better than what came from switching to a private computer lesson versus real instruction, contract wise.