Here's the deal.

RIers are allowed to shit all over RI and everything about it. It makes us feel good.

But if you are coming from somewhere else to shit on RI, we are coming for you.

Now, beyond that, there is a long time state/city dynamic between the rest of the state and Providence. It goes way back to Buddy Cianci's feuds with the governors and probably before that. Add to that the recent red/blue inspired rural versus city dynamic and you get a lot of people who actually know nothing about Providence crapping on it for ha-ha's.

Last, there is the well known internet dynamic that it's a lot easier to be vocal about complaints than compliments. You think this sub is bad, check NextDoor for 5 minutes or any Facebook group comments.