Indeed, this is also something the OP should be mindful of.

Some small towns might have a stifling, backward local community. Better to let those communities just wallow in their pettiness.

It may not have been well articulated, but one should ensure they are welcome in a small town before investing in it. I live in a small city where people like to point fingers at newcomers for pricing locals out of the market (and yes, that includes people who move here to WFH). It's a big enough and anonymous enough city that it isn't going to affect one's life. The small towns I've lived in were small enough that it would affect one's life. That isn't to say that one shouldn't look to move to small towns. If you're willing to live on their terms, they can be welcoming places.

As for judging where people get to live, I understand that sentiment. We certainly don't give governments that power because we love freedom. Laws also exist that try to limit discriminatory practices when people try to find housing. Unfortunately, it is near impossible to regulate how a community will respond to others.

Just something to think about, particularly if one's approaching a new town with only their personal desires in mind.

EDIT: word choice, for clarity.

You may not like their delivery, but they make a reasonable point.

I think the GP's NIMBYism is justified by the threat of gentrifying small towns.

On a similar note, many states would like Californians to stay in California and stop trying to Cailifornify everywhere else.