I have seen several protests and rioters pop up all over the city in real time, so yes I enjoy telling the truth. Thankfully i have yet to get trapped by one, but I am one of those people who regularly drives in the every district of the city. I have lived in the University, Pearl and Alphabet district for nearly 20 years. I have seen how much the city has turned into a dump. Boarded up broken windows and graffiti are just part of it.
Besides, the fact that the propaganda is out there STILL deters people from going downtown whether it is true or not - yes IT IS exaggerated. It is nice seeing it empty during the day since I can find parking easily, just make sure you dont drive a nice car because it might get keyed.