Having fluff in a squad would not merit an award either. All squads should be showing true numbers and not hold on to fluff to just look like numbers are higher. The logic on the award is to show sustainable growth as a new squad that has recently split, holding on to fluff is not a sign of sustainable growth. Additionally, even when considering the number of members that have been removed from the squad have for the most part been replaced with new, hopefully active, members. Even though you may not earn an award for splitting a squad, having a squad of active members will be much more prosperous than a squad that is holding on to fluff just to "look good". I hope that cleared things up for you as to why we have to consider various things when determining if awards should be awarded or not.