" Once again, is this what flagging should be used for? Censuring people because you don't like what you see?"
Is this what upvoting is for? Rewarding a guy many thousands for a post saying "Hi guys", just because you like him?
To paraphrase Jeff, quit whining because the system works this way and just do it yourself. (sarcastic way of making a point, I know, but I'm making it nonetheless - those who live by the system, die by the system - this guy trades on his popularity among die-hard fans, and in doing so, arouses the dislike of many. Hey, the flip side is a bitch. But its the same system. If popularity is the decider, then try not to be a dick. If content is the decider, then Jeff is worth next to nothing.