Thanks, @reggaemuffin!
From what I have seen, Steemit has actually quite a low incidence of trolling and flagging wars compared to other platforms, therefore it is very important to keep it that way (or ideally, make it even better).
We all can learn from these incidents and be more mindful of our actions, I know there are always a few irredeemable cases, but most of us are willing to build a great community with true freedom. Cheers!
Financial incentive promotes good behavior, for the most part :)