Easy there. I'm not advocating conspiracy theories. But it's not uncommon for results to be turned down because they're too good. Just off the top of my head, how much attention has the sociology/psychology community given to the PUA community, after the much greater results they've achieved in helping men?

How long did it take for the Everett Many-Worlds Interpretation to be acknowledged by Serious Academics?

Plus, status is addictive. Once you're at the top of the field, you may forget why joined it in the first place.