>>18444538this.
will, you don't get to decide whether you're being an obnoxious asshole. the very concept requires that it be determined by the people who are interacting with you. and the people in these threads are constantly telling you the same thing: you are being cocky, smug, obnoxious, and generally an ass. it's really time to take the hint.
i kinda think will should be barred from becoming a gym leader, as his attitude actually risks destroying the gym challenge by making no one want to participate.