I'm still forming my thoughts, and even when I do put them down in words, I'm unlikely to name names. For some of what steemit needs to deal with, we can safely kick the can down the road for a while yet. Other issues (as you may have noticed) might come to a head sooner rather than later. Either way, I want to get a bit better idea of the expected norms of this place before I discuss delicate subjects with any degree of specificity.
As for red flags, I'll just say this: steemit and the steem blockchain are not cures for the moral failings we see in all human institutions (or any time more than a handful of people try to do something). Do your due diligence, and don't invest more money and/or time than you can afford to lose.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting - it's much appreciated.