Don't listen to those Smogonites.
I hate that Smogon thread with all my heart. Hell, I went there and said stuff similar to what you said, and those stupid Smogonites started attacking me and calling me a "pathetic loser". Let me give you a fair warning - Smogonites are hardcore, persuasive, and hurtful. I know from experience that they can really give you a hard time just for treating your Pokemon as friends and believing that they have souls.
I'm writing an anti-Smogon fanfic right now, but I almost decided to drop it because of the comments those Smogonites gave me. But remember, strong Pokemon and weak Pokemon are only the selfish perceptions of people. Truly skilled trainers will ALWAYS try hard to win the Pokemon they love best.
