There are those who follow Smogon and those who follow Karen, people who raise their Pokemon and people who catch 'em wild. There are competitive battlers and breeders.
But none of that really defines Pokemon. What defines it is your very first Charmander or Mudkip or Turtwig. What defines it is that team that grew from that, the journey you went on. It's about learning about branch evolutions and held items. Those glitches and lies you'd tell about Pikablu and getting behind Bill's house. It's about a community that has become worldwide. It's about this community, one that you're a part of as you read this very board.
Remember your Journey.