What town that this sub hates do you actually like?

I’ve been browsing a bit and have found that every time my town of Salem, Oregon is mentioned, every single comment is just “AVOID, THIS PLACE SUCKS.”

I rent a nice house in Salem for half the price of what I paid for a 1 bedroom apartment in a shitty part of Seattle. My neighborhood is completely walkable, with everything I need from groceries to restaurants to bars. Salem is pretty much right in the middle of a lot of Oregon’s cool shit, so everything is a short drive away. I’m even having a great time getting to know the local music scene — there are some really cool local rock bands.

I guess it’s all about expectations. Salem is not for you if you want to go clubbing. But I’m shocked at just how much yall hate Salem. Anyone else live somewhere that they like, but this sub hates?