Aug 21, 2016 05:37 AM EDT By Marilyn B. Stewart, UniversityHerald Reporter

A "Pokemon G"o ban is reportedly spreading over "Pokemon Go" accounts caught using third party apps and bots. Players claimed that Niantic has been sending out emails to advise that their account will be terminated. However, the game developer still gives affected users a chance to appeal their ban.

The ban wave has crashed the inbox of users who are using bots to send their "Pokemon Go" trainers to the level cap as well as those who are using third party stat tracking and organization tools such as PokeAdvisor. The ban also affects players who have signed into an external app to check Individual Values and to track Pokemons, Engadget reported.

Niantic has clearly stated "Pokemon Go's" Terms of Service but most of the time, players may not spare their hours to read them. However, using third party tools mentioned is a violation of the game's rules. This is what caused Niantic to release the first wave of "Pokemon Go" ban.

Some fans claimed that Niantic should realize that some players may not have checked on "Pokemon Go's" Terms of Service so those players might not even realize that they are doing something that is against the rules. Some may have even signed up to external websites to check the stats of their Pokemons without knowledge that they are violating the game's Terms of Service. So, the game developer should at least consider these before banning accounts permanently according to fans, Polygon reported.

Many players hope that Niantic retract the wave of ban. However, the game developer is reportedly giving those who received the email to appeal and explain. If Niantic does not see that the reason for violating the rules is not fitting, the the account will be permanently deleted, reportedly.

"Pokemon Go's" first wave of bans may serve as a warning to new players not to try third party apps and bots. This may also serve as a lesson for long time players no to use them anymore. Once "Pokemon Go" players have been warned then everyone may get a better grip on the game's rules.

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