Citi Bike tags, stickers call out NYC 'transplants'

In recent weeks, stenciled letters reading "transplants must adopt" have appeared on Citi Bike docking stations around the East Village. 

Stickers have also been spotted with the message: "Transplants are no longer adapting to NYC. NYC is adapting to the transplants."

There's also a "locals buy locals" variation, as seen on Avenue A and Fifth Street (pic by Stacie Joy).

We're not sure who's behind these.

We posted the graffiti and stickers to our Instagram Stories, and the unsolicited responses poured in. Roughly 80% sided with the "transplants must adapt" message — instead of treating the city like an extension of campus life.