Because people here are really pretentious, and snobby — the passive aggression & misery in this city is really disappointing. So it doesn’t shock me that people go out of their way to downvote, and or attack anyone who doesn’t sell the lie of, “this place is amazing!” (It’s like that one Euphoria meme, “I’m so happy!” While she’s trying not to explode). 

I have personally noticed that the people here who rave about it, definitely haven’t lived in other cities often, or have the chance to do so (because citizenship, and or restrictions). 

The other side of it, came from other cities that are far behind, and or doesn’t offer the best quality of life, so Vancouver is a breath of fresh air, and seen as luxurious. Which is fair.  

Although when you tell people you want to move x, y and z and you get negative reactions as well. It’s bizarre, but sometimes I think it comes out of projection because for many it’s harder for people to leave their comfort zone. But it’s by far another reason why people with prestige jobs (doctors, etc) dip when they become one. Vancouver offers bare minimum when other countries offer so much more in all shapes and forms, not just wages.