i have played both (with and without) recently and in a no diplo game it makes sense to leave them on- then people will be naturally inclined to informally cooperate against the leaders and i think thats okay...
anyway- you wrote 'all settings can be discussed' so i am discussing.
Actually, I think I'm going to bow out of this one. Things are getting (even more) complicated in my other games.
However, I'll say that I recommend graphs on in a no diplomacy game. Otherwise it's just too easy for one nation to run away with the game before anyone else realizes what is happing.
I ve set the new unofficial CBM who seems to become quite popular, and sounds more balanced to me. But like other settings it can be discussed.
Also, does anyone know if i have to render the mod streamers and standards mandatory if i want to play with it? Or since it doesn't interfere with the game of other players i don't even have to mention it in the mod list ?