Yes you’re correct. Making the choices go away completely is not a resolution for either sides.
Rather making it an option and not making the GEMS appear in every story is a good start or even offering back the 9.99$ monthly unlimited pass back. I think even if they boosted the price on the unlimited package people would be happy, content and not as worried about GEM related stories because hey at least we have the unlimited package and can find stories that don’t revolve around GEMS.
Personally I feel stuck since the unlimited option is gone. I have to save my passes for stories I truly like because I love to binge!
The more signs we have the better and if this one doesn’t work we can make a more specific petition as well again. It just doesn’t hurt to try is what I’m saying.