Getting on the public suffix list is easier said than done [1]. They can simply say no if they feel like it and are making sure to be able to keep said rights as a "project" vs a "business," [2] which has its pros and cons.

[1] https://github.com/publicsuffix/list/blob/main/public_suffix...

[2] https://groups.google.com/g/publicsuffix-discuss/c/xJZHBlyqq...