"Question: Does the size of the targeting ring really matter?"

#PokemonGO: I apologize if this has been answered before (I couldn't find it in a quick search of the subreddit), but how much does size of the targeting ring really matter?The official FAQ is quite explicit that "you have the greatest chance of capturing the Pokémon while the colored ring is at its smallest diameter", but the detailed catch mechanics compiled by /u/homu and others don't reference the size of the ring, so I'm skeptical. Can anybody help me out?EDIT: Looks like the consensus at this point is "yes": the ring has to be smaller in order to get "great" and even smaller to get "excellent" throws, which in turn increase the capture rate (x1.5 multiplier for excellent and (tentatively?) x1.3 for great according to the catch mechanics on GamePress). Let me know if I'm wrong or if you have more data to share!! via /r/TheSilphRoad http://ift.tt/2bkw0cs