Ok sure, it brings people together i get it. But it's no reason to avoid fair criticism. The battle system could be MUCH better than what it currently is.

I dunno'. It's really meant to be more of a lighthearted social game than the strategic gameplay of the actual series. Like, sure, it could be better mechanics-wise, but then again, Doom could have a gripping storyline. But it doesn't and it doesn't matter because you don't play Doom for the plot any more than you should be playing Pokemon Go for the actual gameplay experience. If you want that, get Sun/Moon when they come out. It's just a matter of priorities and targeted audience.