I don't think it was astroturfing as much as it is "Who cares? Is anyone even from Ohio?" I had some experience with its residents before I ever visited the state myself. I always dreaded seeing Ohio plates, because they drove like an asshole more often than not. Most of the women I met were at least a little crazy. Cleveland and Columbus both suck. I do enjoy the rural areas, though. I think that, while people do make fun of Ohio, we all understand it's nowhere near being on the same level as California, Illinois, and New York.