At least, I don’t think so. Agreeably, I only lived there three months last year, but I did get around a LOT in that three months. I worked at a couple talent agencies and enjoyed myself immensely. I think they get a bad rap because they are highly developed socially. Some people mistake this for shallowness, when it’s merely that they’ve adapted mannerisms that help them to live around millions of others in safety and comfort. I will admit that LA is more image concious then many smaller towns, but no more so then any huge, “happening,” town. I knew a great many very decent people in LA. It probably does have something to do with one’s temperment. I’m easy going, intense, likeable, and genuine and got along fabulously there. But that’s my 2c.