I don't have a problem with flags and downvotes, really, unless the feature is being abused.
It has helped me to get rid of a lot of spamming on posts.
If it is abused, it ultimately comes back on the abuser in the form of no upvotes, bad rep, "revenge" flags, etc, no?
I absolutely love flags. There are still a lot of spammers and people leaving generic one-liners for the sake of up-voting themselves.
Use hammer. Crush like bug.
Hahaha. My sentiments exactly.
I agree they have their place. But one whale flag can cause you to lose all your rep. Ouchie. I have no problem with them I just seen the drama.