people who would know more than anyone else if it is a problem, both have said it will be a problem. Do you know things they don't? Please share if you do. I really don't think you understand these issues.
We might be happier with more success, but we would also be aware that we run a big risk of becoming irrelevant, and that our access would still be limited, and likely will be limited even more over time. We would still know that we need to be in a P5 conference.