Seriously guys? A catfight on a Pokegym Worlds forum. Bad but not surprising, people can get very defensive about their hometown/ favorite cities. BTW sarcasm is identifiable by tone, so typing it out on you keyboard may not have the effect that you wish...
Anyway, LOLZ brings up a great point: Why not share the love internationaly. I think it would be a great chance for many players to play the game while seeing the world. Instead of hosting it in a different part of the US, say New Jersey, host it in Jersey, England. Travel a few hundred miles more (or less!) For an even more beautiful location.
But still, shame on the fool who complains about a trip to Hawaii...
Bolded is the reason you got my thanks. On topic, Japan makes the rules, pshaw of course not then they'd have it in Japan, I mean that's my opinion....