First of all, I guess everyone can share his/her opinion.
Secondly, GMG needed this activity before they applied for the hardship program.
It's like "CV" in the real life. You sent it, but got a needed stuff/practice/experience afterwards? It's too late, because they are considering "CV"s of others. Don't get it wrong, it's not the end of the universe. You can still try officialdom again.