>>47811136Joe, it did not work. Niantic has the leverage here. They have the rights to every Pokémon in the game. Pokémon fans are desperate to collect them all to fill whatever emotional void they have in their everyday lives. As soon as they release the new batch of Pokémon, you and your pals will cough up and obey like the good dogs you are.
Niantic made money today and unfortunately for you, the vocal minority can not quell the supportive majority.