really well described. all I decided only one thing after reading it never to involve in a flag war. really every newbie must read it.

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very nice post @aggroed i have resteem have you @aggroed please visit my blog @muhammadroni

This might be a dumb question but I know how to upvote but how do you flag?

This is my new favorite post ever, that story was actually something else. I worry about flagging sooo much that I censor myself alot. When I’m considered an early adopter and guys like you are considered gods I hope to have stories of grand steem adventures. This place really is a world of its own and I’m glad flagging is kind of frowned upon unless for a really good reason, because your right and too they could bite back later.

Now who is the dickhead guy..hmm? Personally i dont remember flagging anyone and i hope @bloom will too not flag ppl for no reason...Cheers Minnow King! Hope it gets settled

You really explained it in the simplest form. I have seen some few flag wars and it scares me though cos a minnow has everything to lose. I don't have any plans or will never have a plan to flag anyone or start a flag war. I prefer to stay put

You don't want to get into a fight with a whale especially flagging them when you are still a minnow. Only a minnow who is sick will that.

@aggroed I always try to Live the Golden Rule.......................

I've figured some of this out just by watching.  Some of the flagging was hard to miss.  I doubt I will ever flag anyone - my account is too insignificant anyway.  I recently joined PAL and still trying to figure things out there.   *Just having fun in Virginia*

As much as I dislike that steemit has a structure where this advice does sound a little like telling peasants to not bother the nobility, I think it is pragmatically worthwhile. I've seen enough people pick fights they can't win to know that you need to think *really* carefully about this. 

That said, there is a lot of content that unambiguously deserves to be flagged - spam, plagiarism, tricking people into voting for you etc. People don't have to flag this themselves, but should report it to @steemcleaners. That way you can do something for the good of the network, without risking your own earnings or reputation. 

Yeah, I flag people occasionally. But some spammers, plagiarists and scammers literally won't take notice of anything else, and I like the idea that I can gently encourage people (with my tiny, tiny down-vote) to change their ways before they get hammered by a much bigger account.

Very nice information I will not participate in the war of science Thank you for your advice
Everyone should know this

No. of times u repeated this word of not getting into it emphasizes vitality of not getting into it. But sometimes ...

If I see something I don't think should get rewards, I will flag it. Luckily, I don't need any earnings from steemit, so they can flag all my posts to oblivion after that.

My mum taught me to always stick with my morals and stand up for what is right.

So your advice is helpful for some, but for those who value their ethics more than a few steem dollars, flag away!

@kabir88

This is one area of steemit that I am happy to have avoided and continue to avoid. 

I did it once to a guy who was posting my and other stemians content as his own. It was at the same time as that big hardfork that gave everyone a power trip for a few days -- bad timing on his part. I flagged him into oblivion on all the posts that he copied from me and people that I knew. He was very repentant afterwards and removed all of the content he'd ripped off, so I removed the flags. 

Here one steemit, your opinion has direct economic weight. Depending on your level of influence, that's a lot of power to wield. When everyone has skin in the game there's a lot more pressure not to be a giant asshole. 

@shayne

happy fllaging

I was tempted to flag this post.

:)

It's the one thing about steemit that I wish there was a solution for.  Being able to signify disagreement without a monetary penalty.   Sometimes I just want to say...I agree/disagree...it makes me angry.  Sometimes I want to say..wow, that post deserves my massive 4 cents.   I guess comments are still the best way to do that...but I'd still like the way to do it not entering into a conversation.

The flagging by certain people in this community is absolutely sickening. I'm not mentioning names, but a certain group/person will flag and destroy your account over a small disagreement or a criticism they don't like. I've experienced this first hand and have had to create a new account because of it.

Literally every single post and comment I posted would be flagged to nothing and I didn't have the SP to do anything about it. :( Literally flagged hundreds  of dollars from me. -_- Oh well I guess.

Btw, @aggroed I just casted a witness vote for you and followed you because of how much I agree with this post.

there are people who use flags in a bad way, for no reason or no apparent reason.... a few days ago a comment I made was tagged, like a small fish, I had no idea what to do, that's when I discovered that I fell into a lot of meaningless flags, maybe something against the blogger, as they marked all the comments.... well, I would not like to be in wars for anything, I think we are great to solve with words and that we have a good heart willing to help, if the content is inappropriate let us let you know... maybe we win a friend, happy night and I apologize for my English, use translator

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Wow! Thanks for this post, mate. I learnt a lot about flagging, which I knew little. 
Maybe the term flagging should be replaced by *’wanking’*? Hehe. 
It just all sounds like a big waste of time, but then I’ve never been flagged (and would really prefer not to be) so wtf would I know about how it feels and the best way to respond. 
This article helps frame things in the best perspective. 
Cheers bro @aggroed!

Está información es muy interesante y útil. Buen Post.

I am trying to stay far, far away from flagging and so far so good and I hope that I will never be involved with it.
Thanks so much for explaining more about how flagging works.

So, if I’m taking notes. 

Step one ☝🏼 if your rich in SP your queen. If not, don’t flag.

Step two if flagged, sit down be humble 
Step three if flagged, tell a friend, vent a little, then move on.
Step four, congratulations, it’s a right of passage to be flagged. Onward to whale land.

Don't run to the FBI? o_O Is that like when stupid little kids in other places start crying about how their dad is a lawyer when you politely ask them about their art/characters/fiction that looks suspiciously/a lot like someone else's (sometimes pretty much exactly the same aside from a name change XD)?

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good information. thank you

Ha ha. The flags are white too!...;)

It's what I've come to learn from those who were my role models earlier on in this platform. There are better ways to settling differences in opinions and such. The truth is there's a reason behind every flag. Some newbies even do it without knowing what it is. So you see, dialogue helps anyway. 

@penauthor, proud member of @euronation

Well done @aggroed  ! loved your explanation , it was on point ! I just wish a lot of the flagging would stop , its getting out of hand and everyones to affraid to say anything for fear of being flagged if they do . My son was flagged on all his posts just for a comment he made standing by someone else that was being flagged , which of course escalted . I would just like to see an end to the war as steemit is becoming less fun for many of us as theres no such thing as free speach or saying how you feel without being flagged for it . End of Rant Lol! 
***Glad to be following you , I have always voted for you as witness , keep up the great work ! Upped as your on my Auto Voter  and resteemed !***👍✌💕
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Flag wars are happening everywhere 😉
But staying away from them here on Steemit is probably a good advice for most people.
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https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/finance-news/2018/04/04/spotify-welcomed-wall-street-swiss-flag/

Hehe it's nice to see the subject treated with a humorous tone. It's a little frightening, yeah, but that's just how things go. Thanks.

> If you get flagged, don't run to the FBI. That's a dumb thing that only a Badman would do. 

One of the funniest interviews I've ever heard in my life ...

Hi there @aggroed. You don't know me, but I must say your post was encouraging and inspiring to me. I got a flag lately and got exactly the feeling you described. Your post got me the clarity I needed. Therefor I quoted some parts. I hope you don't mind. Thanks for sharing. You're great! If you want to read it, see [here](https://steemit.com/flagging/@futuredigicoin/what-to-do-when-you-ego-is-hit-on-steemit)

good timing,  im glad i found your post. i definitely was almost fuming after getting a flag on a post for no reason that i coud tell. I just got flagged on a post about censorship on social media platforms. amazing right? the lest the flagger could do is tell you why you are being flagged. it leaves no room for closure. pfffft. 

at least i could go to their comment section and see all the other flagged victims wondering why they got flagged... 


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