Not too long ago in Germany:
A 900 hour robbie pilot did a VFR type rating on a BK117 or B222 and automatically fulfilled the requirements for an ATPL. He was given one.
No IR, no MCC, nothing. Now what is that piece of paper worth?
The rules have changed and now an ATPL calls for an IFR, MCC and 350+ hours on big iron.
It is the highest achievable licence and only the highest qualified pilots should hold it. This is not about good or bad pilots...
Since you (and I) don't hold those quals we are not entitled to that licence.Simple.
ATP or CPL, it doesn't belittle your qualifications, achievements or your 14000+ hours.