It is even harder for a movement to hear its critics. The majority rules. If enough of us all head one way, we just assume that we are headed the right direction. Movements don't have to hear their critics, especially at the early stages. The Spirit is moving.
Growth is explosive.
Success is sure. People are being ministered to. This movement was criticized in its early stages for several things, but the movement didn't need to listen. They could steamroller the critics. And they did.