I'm not trying to defend game freak but isn't people overreacting a bit about the gym thing ?

I mean it's not much worse than what they did in the Bw's first gym, not only giving you a monkey with type advantage but also this
Outside the gym
>"Yes? Yes, I am a Gym Leader of this town. You are...? Right. You want to challenge the Gym. In that case... What was the first Pokémon you chose? <Starter>... I see. It's weak against <type>-type Pokémon. I think you need to prepare to face that type. I'll be waiting for you inside."