If the revamp was meant to retain players, then setting Gym Raids to Level 35 and above will totally discourage all except the hard core players. It is no mean feat to dedicate so much time and effort to grind millions and millions of XP.

I for one may finally throw in the towel.

Now that they have reduced the trainer levels needed to join the gym raid, I'm back in the game. Took down a Jolteon boss last night. :-)