I don't carry my fob in a pocket. It's too bulky to carry there, for me anyways. I use one of the leather fob holders.with clip and keep it attached to belt loop. Easy to get to the buttons carrying grocery bags, without having to set anything down.I guess....but if I can stuff a hand down in my pocket and pull out a key fob and find the correct button to push, all while balancing the load in my other arm, then why can't I just use that same free hand to touch the tailgate release?
I still think it's a pointless feature. But, as long as it doesn't get in my way I suppose it doesn't matter.