I'm an android player, playing since 2013. I did take a break before due to frustration though. I still think it's unfair that those who didn't catch the bug miss out, but I'm not upset with the players. I play and spend money on a lot of games and this is literally the only company whose games I play that doesn't compensate when there are similar bugs....which is why I rarely spend $$ here now. I know they don't care and won't do anything about it though.
Edit: in other games, compensation is given by sending players the item. So, for example we could get the habitat and dragon like we'd get a gift from a neighbor.