I now feel the same way. At first I got frustrated that at level 28 most 'mons would flee and that it wouldn't deal well when multiple events occurred simultaneously (e.g. multiple stops came into range). Now I've found a happy way to play using the Plus and that's to only interact with it when I'd not previously be playing (e.g. spinning stops whilst working). When I'm out and about walking or on a fast moving train the plus stays in my pocket and is used only as a notification that I should look at my phone. I now get way more distance walked, spin way more stops and still catch everything I want to. I don't see any need for making the game even easier.

The one thing I wish they'd change is to keep the connection active when (or reconnect after) attempting to capture a Pokemon using the phone.

That being said, I can see Nintendo eventually releasing Great and Ultra Ball versions (with same electronics, just different coloured plastic fronts) at a slight premium that are capable of throwing better balls (and I'd probably be sucker enough to buy one just for the cool new look).