But this isn't fair! I already earned Gold tier status the hard way
Anyway I guess Bonvoy did the right thing by extending elites for 1 year.
While this extension might cause some members "shopping" around and try other non Bonvoy hotels when the virus issue cleared, I believe majority of members, me included, will stick to stay at familiar Bonvoy hotels.
(In fact I have planned to visit Bali and Singapore for stay at St Regis Bali and Raffles Singapore once travel resume)