Since when is exploring from 22*** to 32*** in eowcf 50%+ and why would we not be allowed to do it? Or anyine else for that matter?
Furthermore, even if we would have gotten the land back, we would have lost a lot of time.
Also, declining that offer was more of a principle thing. Do you really want this to happen to you in the future? By allowing this crap you set a precedent for the future.