Still struggling with how stuff works...Wish I was there at the meetup in Bangalore. My take away from your post...Roger!
If you are butthurt about not making enough $$$$, then go buy some Steem and power up. If you are butthurt about being flagged, just get some SP and use it! It's not that simple in either cases for the majority, but that's just how it is and will be whether we like it or not. Free Market fellas, remember that every time you log-in here! You have to work your arse off for it, and no one's working for your benefit. Keep this in mind and proceed.