Great so let FINRA do its job as like you said no one else has anything to do with it lol. Although, FINRA has no reason not to approve the RM, name and ticker change.
However, the masses have spoken and the stock is going up regardless of what is said or done at this point.
As for pandering it is self apparent from the picture being painted.
Definition of pandering: gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.).