Thanks for taking your time to share your thoughts! We'll address each item:
We realize that 1 cent isn't a big deal...but at the same time, it is also a big deal for a few reasons. First, we live on less than a dollar a day each and dedicate all proceeds towards helping other, so even 1 cent is relatively more valuable to us than to an average American consumer. Second, it really isn't about money at all here--it is about the principle and intention behind the action. Downvotes/flagging are a user's way of saying our information does not deserve to be seen and heard, and it was done without any explanation/inquiry/comment/suggestion. To us, this is blatant dishonor and we must let our standards be known.
We have proven successes and are dedicated to sharing them. Even for those who don't partake of holistic medicine, it is obviously beneficial for people to know that options exist so they can make informed decisions for themselves. In the face of Big Pharma's monopoly, alternatives are crucial. Everyone is welcome to make their own choices, but it is a blatant lie to suppress remedies that have benefited many. We can't stand for that; we can't approve of censorship in even the smallest degree.
So, yes, it's not a big deal...but what we're really addressing are values, which are indeed meaningful.Thank you for your support! Again, money isn't important, but the principle and values that are moving you speak volumes to us.
We believe the flags were cast not because the content isn't valuable, but because some users had emotional reactions and acted on impulse. This is attempted censorship simply because they didn't like what we had to say, which is no justification at all. However, we don't really know because there was no discussion or opportunity for recourse, which is unacceptable in a successful community.
We're really grateful for the opportunity to exchange ideas and address values. It is truly priceless, and the discussion we've opened is an important and valuable thing that has come from this minuscule event.Not really clear on this, as it seems to contradict #1? Downvotes could potentially harm our reputation, which is a real injury. Although, we're told that downvotes by users with lower reps don't really affect your own rep, so once more it's not a big deal.
It is a big deal though, because we cannot tolerate even attempted censorship--those are just our standards, and we address this to make our standards clear. We strongly believe in accountability.