@coffee addict
Its not ‘starting the process’ which is the issue.
It’s the CLAIM which is the issue.
j claimed it [or his followers claim he claimed it] and failed his test. Shabtai tzvi claimed it and failed the test. Leader of habad claimed it and failed the test.
They all are meshichei sheker.
Period.
Daniel [and / or other worthy individuals who have died] NEVER claimed it and therefore NEVER failed any test.
Think this is pashut kebe’a bekutcha.