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Here it was changed for an open ending - this is the default setting.

Explain how you understand this term.

So in fact your idea to end turn 80 is like changing the rules in the middle.

Your idea about 200 planets looks more absurd.
And standard end game scenario is not my idea.
This is Stefan's idea that was used in ALL previous games and this mean that it has a historical meaning and can be used as a precedent.
In any case 4 players (1, 4, 8, 11) of the remaining 7 players voted to end the game ASAP and only 2 players want to continue.
I guess that makes sense to finish this game for these players and continue the game only for the Bird and the Borg (and, possibly, the Crystal).
I already proposed this option but it seems you want to see only what you want to see.