i appreciate the info you've given here but,
- you come across too strong, especially when you threaten karmic debt and bot attacks
- this is an open system so groups trying different things is not a problem, it's the free market
- "flagging" is really just down voting
- most people don't read all the comments before voting but many do upvote just because they see big payouts
- "save us the trouble" of following his link is super lame
- it is the community's money to give or take away