If the platform regulates itself, there should be nothing to fear. Content creators come and go, good times and bad times come and go, and I don't think this incident is the beginning of the apocalypse at all. Having greatly benefited from @curie upvotes in the past, I could never get angry (even if I would feel disappointed) if they were to flag me for excessive profit.
That said, I am worried about guerrilla tactics and terrorism on steemit through mass flagging and targeting specific creators repeatedly. It's a very real danger, as similar tactics are in the free market as a whole. I believe this is where witnesses along with user-associations (like @thewritersblock) have to come in and work towards finding solutions, systems to protect creators, etc.
As you have said, Steemit is in beta and as long as this is true, we'll see big changes in the metabolism of the site, it's etiquette, who gains more SBD, etc. Anyone who feels really interested on the platform should endeavor to make their voice heard and make it a better functioning place. That's how the environment regulates itself.
Steem on!
I appreciate your views and also want ithis should be stopped "mass flagging and targeting specific creators repeatedly"
The sole purpose to start Steemit to make a better Social media platform then FB, G+ etc.. (in case if you watched all promo videos of Steemit) but due to some loopholes or you can a some are taking undueadvantage of the system is not right.
One must do something, there should be more space for positivity and LOVE not hatred, jealously, and envy