We don't believe that emotional, illogical reaction is cause for inflicting harm via downvote/flagging option. Conversation is an option for resolution of differences, plus it allows the greater community to get involved which benefits all.
per se, but to exercise that power without even hinting at reason for censorship is absolutely dishonorable.Thanks for sharing your experience @sethlinson. Disagreements are inevitable, but we appreciate the opportunity that Steemit provides to discuss them reasonably and openly. We don't disapprove of the downvote/flag option