Overall, that really isn't too bad of a result

[World's End Stella]

But it would encourage other countries to get out, as everyone wants the benefits of the EU without being members.

I think you're confused about what a soft Brexit is, Monty old bean.

It means that very little changes, so little that you could argue (and the EU would) that the whole thing was pointless. If we end up more or less in the same position as we are now, why would anyone go through the bother of leaving given the hassle and cost associated with it?