Many if not most people have some capacity to be taken in. It doesn't mean you're stupid or anything, just overly trusting and maybe too hopeful. Dan is (was) somewhat charismatic in his superficial, sociopathic way, telling people what they want to hear. Recall the early stories of many members of this board.
I do think we are doing good work and have materially contributed to him not being able to scam more people. Limping along at well below 100 paying members is a far cry from his "glory days" last year! Don't be discouraged - we even see early signs of Kaz finally starting to wake up. Let's see this through!