personally I have zero issues with all of those decisions and I cannot for the life of me see why anyone would get upset over it..
You can play, or not play. You can buy clothes, or not. RIP chips are super easy to get, daily.. 500 is nothing. You can even pay money to not deal with the RIP Chips.. or you can not even visit the island once it goes RIP to visit. Its 100% not pay to play. Everything you pay for is cosmetic.
Do the constant map updates and locations added not offer you enough fun? Does adding new tricks for free not amount to enough content for you? Is the map not filled with enough variety of obstacles and terrain to enjoy a 1-3hr skate session online? For me it does, and Ive been here since Alpha. Every month there has been something new. Just because they said they will give more options, it does not mean there is any just reason for freaking out here.. just skip it if it isnt for you. And the Grom Island is open to the public.. at all times except that minor premium+ opening (which needs to happen to provide them value for their purchase).
Again.. not sure how many people need to be reminded of this very simple fact:
You do not need to complain about a free to play game. EVER. Just stop playing it.