I do see the need for the rule change but it is unfortunately very unfair to those who joined the conga line and completed their requirements in good faith. I think it would have been fairer to announce the rule change as going into effect at some date in the future (e.g. 60 days), which at least would have given some of those who had signed up under the previously extant policy a chance to get their completed referrals.
Just my two cents, and another precious post down.