'Pokemon GO' Public Crowds a Nuisance? Mobs in Wake of Game's Release Popping Up in Various Areas for the Pokestops and Gyms
While the 'Pokemon GO' craze has begun, so have the reports of annoyances and complaints.
More and more people are joining the game but at the same time there have been reports on how the game has affected people's lives.
Complaints
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In fact, homeowner Boon Sheridan complained about people dropping by his house and lingering over since his house was apparently a Pokemon gym. A gym, in the game, is a place where Pokemon GO indicates it a landmark for players to stop and battle each other.
Police also are reminding the players to keep off private property in their quest for the Pikachu. Holland Police Department in Michigan has reported of residents complaining about players entering into private properties just to level up in the game. Some enter into private properties and even crawl or cut the fence just to catch a Pikachu character. In this case, players are breaking the law of a private property.
As players are enjoying this adventure with Pokemon GO, property owners may be beginning to see these players as a nuisance to the public.
In fact, Twitter has been flooded lately with posts from all over the world.
The more these scenes become common, the more it may pose as a nuisance to the public.
Other Reports, Hazards Pokemon GO
Some of the players were reportedly lured by robbers into a trap using Pokemon GO
Amid the craze with the app, there have been reports also of injuries sustained as a result of being distracted by using the app. Ultimately, it's the players responsibility when they choose to play the game.
Niantic, the maker of Pokemon GO, is not sending people to anyone's home intentionally. In a recent statement to 'The Verge,' Niantic and The Pokemon Company stated, "PokeStops and Gyms in Pokémon Go are found at publicly accessible places such as historical markers, public art installations, museums and monuments. We will take relevant steps at that point based on the nature of the inquiry." They are also requesting the public to report incidents immediately online.
'Pokemon GO' will warn the players to be aware of their surroundings during their virtual treasure hunt. However, just a day after it was released people were reportedly injured while chasing these virtual monsters. Others end up caught in school or at work playing the game.
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