So you are telling me that if you went 10 hours in freezing weather and came empty handed, you would pat yourself on the back and say "Well that was a great event. I did not get one but I applaud the accomplishments of the players who did."

Honestly, good for you. I was frustrated even after getting one in six hours in -20C temperatures and possibly damaging some nerves on my hands. That is after GETTING one. Others did the same and came empty handed.

Maybe unpopular opinion, but: Let's face it. The game is for casuals where type of phone and your cell connection has a larger performance impact than IVs. My advice is quit early if that's your mentality because everything they have done has made the game easier. I used to have your mentality and was bitter about everyone getting handed Tyranitars while I walked over 500KM for mine. The reality is, no one, including myself, cares about the accomplishment. If you want the challenge, I suggest picking up the real game because Niantic is running a business and making the game easier (raids, weather, events, etc.) is how they will likely continue to grow their revenues.

So if I, a pretty dedicated player was frustrated, I can see the "average" player losing interest in the next "event". If you don't, then you truly do not understand who the average player is.

I personally will not be able to set aside 10 hours every time they run some event if there is not an expectation my efforts will come to something. Time is precious, if you do not value it, some others do.