You're right - I should clarify in my own mind what I mean by "good" and then post about it. But the more important point is that I'm not sure such differences matter. Allies don't have identical utility functions; they just have to be close enough that they benefit from cooperation. That's the really important thing I need to post about.

TBH I'm not sure which people meet your criteria; I'm not good at picking heroes or role models. I think your strategy is an interesting one, but it's certainly not the overall strategy.