If someone's acting out with a bad case of the cold shoulder to everyone, a little reality check in the form of visual evidence of their actions and words is what they need. If the person decides to check themselves after, their choice. Lack of respect and a bad attitude to people in the industry will--surprise--not get you very far in the industry, unless you're running with some company who will manipulate your character into something people will love. Which can be argued in Forrest's case in these episodes.
If people decide to like them or not after, their choice. Example: Bukowski. Undeniable asshole, hates people but has his idols, has admitted to it numerous times. I still love that guy's work though. Like most other people, I dig Forrest's skating, but I wouldn't want to break bread with the dude. And it's not even in his solo interviews or the way he's edited, when they show everyone else he seems to always be on his own. Whether that's a preference or the fact that he didn't vibe with all the other guys, I dunno. Sounds like you can't see the Forrest for the trees though, Child. He's obviously getting this kind of reputation for a reason, physical skill doesn't buy you good press all the time; Darwin's theory works in other ways.
And for the record, I think the interview would be a good idea. How the fuck would you come off as a jerk in an interview like that anyway?
"So, how was it learning to skate transition?"
"I dunno, it's for old people and little kids but it's kind of scary."
Haven't heard that one before.