The thing is that red fans won't SHUT UP (Smosh Reference Intended) about how Ash is the "Worst Trainer Ever" even though they were well aware about the equally stupid things that red did.
Red is a great Trainer so is Ash. people say Ash is a terrible trainer because he was a noob. Noobs can make mistakes. How ever I have a theory that Ashś Father might be Red. Ashś Father left to be a trainer. Red left kanto after becoming Kanto champion to think about his life. Quistendence? I think not.
Apparently, having a mediocre adventure, stopping Team Rocket for only a year, killing your rival's Raticate, ruining his destiny, and betraying everyone who loves you just to live on a mountain... Is better than releasing your Pokemon for actual good reasons, having a more intense adventure, sharing the spotlight with your friends, and even dying a few times but coming back. GTHO!