@MushroomGod well people are crafty and always find ways around restrictions.
I don't exactly mind spoofers, as long as they're air support in raids. (It's not like their presence causes shinies to runs, or makes the game harder, besides gym retention. But I can't be bothered with gym, hence..)
Back on topic, in any case, I guess we'll only know whether it's location locked on May 11. Workarounds probably will come after, if need be.