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| − | In software development '''Flag''' means to mark an object to indicate that a particular event has occurred or that the object marked is unusual in some way. [[Steemit]] interface warns that flagging a post can remove rewards and make the material less visible. It recommends some common reasons to flag: | + | In software development, '''Flag''' means to mark an object to indicate that a particular event has occurred or that the object marked is unusual in some way. [[Steemit]] interface warns that flagging a post can remove rewards and make the material less visible. It recommends some common reasons to flag: |
* Disagreement on rewards | * Disagreement on rewards | ||
| − | * Fraud or Plagiarism | + | * Fraud or [[Plagiarism]] |
* Hate Speech or Internet Trolling | * Hate Speech or Internet Trolling | ||
| − | * Intentional miscategorized content or Spam | + | * Intentional miscategorized content or [[Spam]] |
| − | [[Steemian]] Thomas Te Aroha Kohi ([https://steemit.com/steemit/@senseiteekay/steemit-value-is-subjective @senseiteekay]) defended that the flag was created for fair scoring of content and to report abuse. For him the term "flag" is negative and that it should only be used to police malevolent activity on the platform, such as physical abuse or other illegal activities that the general public | + | [[Steemian]] Thomas Te Aroha Kohi ([https://steemit.com/steemit/@senseiteekay/steemit-value-is-subjective @senseiteekay]) defended that the flag was created for fair scoring of content and to report abuse. For him, the term "flag" is negative and that it should only be used to police malevolent activity on the platform, such as physical abuse or other illegal activities that the general public finds absolutely intolerable. If someone posts plagiarism, material that is copyrighted by law, it is too considered abusive behavior, because it is illegal.<ref name=sensei>[https://steemit.com/steemit/@senseiteekay/steemit-value-is-subjective Steemit - Value is Subjective] Written by '''Thomas Te Aroha Kohi''' (@senseiteekay) in [[Steemit]] in January 2017</ref> |
| − | Tim Cliff ([https://steemit.com/flagging/@timcliff/flagging @timcliff]) thinks the "Disagreement on rewards", included in the "common reasons to flag" list, is very subjective. He alerts that the list is not exclusive though, people are allowed to flag for any reason they want. He has a suggestion: If you get flagged - don't take it personally. | + | Tim Cliff ([https://steemit.com/flagging/@timcliff/flagging @timcliff]) thinks the "Disagreement on rewards", included in the "common reasons to flag" list, is very subjective. He alerts that the list is not exclusive though, people are allowed to flag for any reason they want. He has a suggestion: If you get flagged - don't take it personally.<ref>[https://steemit.com/flagging/@timcliff/flagging Flagging] Written by '''Tim Cliff''' (@timcliff) in [[Steemit]] in January 2017</ref> |
===Downvote=== | ===Downvote=== | ||
To many other [[Steemian|steemians]] '''Flags''' are simply a negative vote. The difference between an upvote and a flag vote is that you will not earn any curation awards for flagging. | To many other [[Steemian|steemians]] '''Flags''' are simply a negative vote. The difference between an upvote and a flag vote is that you will not earn any curation awards for flagging. | ||
| − | While upvoting | + | While upvoting adds [[Reputation System|reputation]] to the author, a flag will remove [[Reputation System|reputation]] from an author. In both up and down voting, the effect of your vote is determined by your own voting power. |
Flagging is '''NOT''' used as a method of disagreeing with what the author wrote or to show that you don't like the topic chosen by the author. | Flagging is '''NOT''' used as a method of disagreeing with what the author wrote or to show that you don't like the topic chosen by the author. | ||
Flagging should normally not be done except for situations where the author has deliberately and repeatedly broken the rules of conduct on the [[Steemit]] platform. | Flagging should normally not be done except for situations where the author has deliberately and repeatedly broken the rules of conduct on the [[Steemit]] platform. | ||
| − | Plagiarism would be a reason to flag someone, but generally only after politely explaining that you think the author has used unauthorized content. The author should be given sufficient time to respond and correct their mistake or prove ownership of the content. | + | [[Plagiarism]] would be a reason to flag someone, but generally only after politely explaining that you think the author has used unauthorized content. The author should be given sufficient time to respond and correct their mistake or prove ownership of the content. |
| − | Inappropriate use of tags would be another reason to flag, but again, the same courtesy should be shown to the author due to the fact everyone can make a mistake. In this situation you can follow @senseiteekay way of thinking: "If I disagree with something, I either try to voice my opinion with reasoning, and if myself or the other person can not reach an understanding, I simply choose to walk away. | + | Inappropriate use of tags would be another reason to flag, but again, the same courtesy should be shown to the author due to the fact everyone can make a mistake. In this situation you can follow @senseiteekay way of thinking: "If I disagree with something, I either try to voice my opinion with reasoning, and if myself or the other person can not reach an understanding, I simply choose to walk away.<ref name=sensei /> |
===Flag Wars=== | ===Flag Wars=== | ||
| − | By flagging someone, you're attacking both their reputation and their potential rewards on the platform | + | By flagging someone, you're attacking both their reputation and their potential rewards on the platform. Since the [[Steemit]]'s official launch in [[July 4th]], 2016 there are some discussion over the use of flags. In January 2017, it seems that large stakeholders ([[Whale|whales]]) have taken it upon themselves to dictate the value of certain posts, citing that they're policing content for the good of the platform. Some [[Steemian|steemians]] called this situation a [[Flag Wars]], both concerned and in humorous ways. The [[Steemian|steemian]] [https://steemit.com/radiator/@inertia/how-to-find-flag-wars-with-ruby @inertia] also created a script that helped define, search and analyze these situations.<ref>[https://steemit.com/radiator/@inertia/how-to-find-flag-wars-with-ruby How to Find Flag Wars with Ruby] Written by '''@inertia''' in [[Steemit]] in January 2017</ref> |
| − | ==Links | + | ==References== |
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| + | ==Links== | ||
* '''Steemit''' : https://www.steemit.com | * '''Steemit''' : https://www.steemit.com | ||
| − | * '''@ | + | * '''@yougotflagged''' : https://steemit.com/@yougotflagged ''Created in February 2017'' |
| − | * '''@ | + | * '''@gtg''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@gtg/fun-with-flags Fun with Flags] ''February 25, 2017'' |
| − | * '''@ | + | * '''@timcliff''' : [https://steemit.com/payout/@timcliff/everything-you-need-to-know-about-potential-payouts-and-flagging-for-new-users Everything you need to know about potential payouts and flagging (for new users)] ''February 27, 2017'' |
| − | * '''@ | + | * '''@rossenpavlov''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@rossenpavlov/yougotflagged-is-here-to-flag-you-just-for-the-sake-of-it @yougotflagged is here to flag you just for the sake of it] ''April 13, 2017'' |
| − | * '''@riskdebonair''' : [https://steemit.com/flag-wars/@riskdebonair/flag-wars-strengthening-the-community-and-increasing-user-retention Flag Wars - Strengthening the community and increasing user retention?] ''April 2017'' | + | * '''@riskdebonair''' : [https://steemit.com/flag-wars/@riskdebonair/flag-wars-strengthening-the-community-and-increasing-user-retention Flag Wars - Strengthening the community and increasing user retention?] ''April 14, 2017'' |
| − | * '''@sykochica''' : [https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-how-do-i-know-if-i-got-flagged Answering Common Questions: How do I know if I got Flagged?] ''June | + | * '''@sykochica''' : [https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-how-do-i-know-if-i-got-flagged Answering Common Questions: How do I know if I got Flagged?] ''June 18, 2017'' |
| − | * '''@craig-grant''' : [https://steemit.com/steem/@craig-grant/steemit-flag-hurts-both-ways-and-even-more-use-mute-instead Steemit FLAG hurts both ways, and even more, use MUTE instead] ''July 4th, 2017'' | + | * '''@craig-grant''' : [https://steemit.com/steem/@craig-grant/steemit-flag-hurts-both-ways-and-even-more-use-mute-instead Steemit FLAG hurts both ways, and even more, use MUTE instead] ''July 4, 2017'' |
| + | * '''@chitty''' : [https://steemit.com/steem/@chitty/i-will-flag-all-spammy-comments I will Flag all spammy comments] ''July 7, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@ura-soul''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@ura-soul/stopping-downvote-censorship-on-steemit-suggestions-for-a-new-model-for-anti-spam-that-prevents-malicious-censorship Stopping Downvote Censorship on Steemit: Suggestions For a New Model for Anti-Spam That Prevents Malicious Censorship] ''July 21, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@davidk''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@davidk/steemhater-the-newest-steemit-tool-to-find-out-who-hates-you SteemHater! The newest Steemit tool to find out who hates you] ''July 21, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@freezepeach''' : [https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@freezepeach/freezepeach-the-flag-abuse-neutralizer @freezepeach: The Flag Abuse Neutralizer] ''July 22, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@charles1''' : [https://steemit.com/steem-help/@charles1/down-voting-a-motivational-killer-or-a-strategic-use-of-power Down voting : A Motivational Killer or A Strategic Use of Power?] ''August 2, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@kenistyles''' : [https://steemit.com/plagiarism/@kenistyles/plagiarism-what-can-we-do-about-it-the-story-of-my-first-flag Plagiarism: What can we do about it? (THE STORY OF MY FIRST FLAG!!)] ''August 9, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@whatsup''' : [https://steemit.com/flags/@whatsup/my-recent-flaggy-behavior-steemy-thoughts My Recent Flaggy Behavior - Steemy thoughts] ''August 13, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@stackin''' : [https://steemit.com/charlesfuchs/@stackin/i-got-flagged-over-1000-times-last-night-well-that-s-life-let-me-explain I GOT "FLAGGED" OVER 1000+ TIMES LAST NIGHT! Well, That's Life... Let Me Explain] ''August 24, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@distress2success''' : [https://steemit.com/steem/@distress2success/the-dark-side-of-steemit-users-with-negative-reputation The Dark Side of Steemit - Users with Negative Reputation] ''September 13, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@sirlunchthehost''' : [https://steemit.com/vlog/@sirlunchthehost/vlogging-class-2-w-sirlunchthehost-what-to-do-when-you-get-flagged-edition-hw-and-mini-vlog-update-don-t-worry-break-glass-in Vlogging Class # 2 W/ @sirlunchthehost. "What to do when you get flagged Edition" + HW and Mini Vlog update. DON"T WORRY BREAK GLASS IN CASE OF FLAG] ''October 4th, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@guiltyparties''' : [https://steemit.com/flag/@guiltyparties/flagging-101 Flagging 101] ''October 19, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@sarahabed''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@sarahabed/obsessive-downvoting-tagging-posts-a-method-of-silencing-and-censoring-curators-on-steemit Obsessive Downvoting /Tagging Posts- A Method of Silencing & Censoring Curators on Steemit] ''November 9, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@michelle.gent''' : [https://steemit.com/writing/@michelle.gent/how-about-unflagging-my-posts How about unflagging my posts?] ''November 20, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@schattenjaeger''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@schattenjaeger/if-you-accept-the-upvotes-you-really-need-to-accept-the-downvotes If You Accept the Upvotes, You Really Need to Accept the Downvotes] ''November 20, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@kevinwong''' : [https://steemit.com/flagging/@kevinwong/the-value-of-downvotes-explained The Value of Downvotes Explained] ''November 21, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@acidyo''' : [https://steemit.com/blog/@acidyo/some-info-about-my-activity-and-my-stance-on-flags Some info about my activity and my stance on flags] ''December 26, 2017'' | ||
| + | * '''@steemflagrewards''' : [https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@steemflagrewards/steem-flag-rewards-quick-intro-and-jury-selection Steem Flag Rewards: Quick Intro and Jury Selection] ''January 2, 2018'' | ||
| + | * '''@spiritualmax''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@spiritualmax/screw-malicious-flagging-1-flag-vs-130-votes Screw Malicious Flagging: 1 Flag Vs 130+ Votes] ''January 18, 2018'' | ||
| + | * '''@phgnomo''' : [https://steemit.com/flag/@phgnomo/steemit-flag-wars-you-don-t-have-to-flag-anyone-if-you-don-t-want-to-help-the-steem-community-to-survive-by-using-your-power-to Steemit Flag Wars: You don't have to flag anyone if you don't want to. Help the Steem community to survive by using your power to HEAL.] ''January 25, 2018'' | ||
| + | * '''@kalvas''' : [https://steemit.com/dmania/@kalvas/involuntarily-i-flagged-an-alt-account-of-a-whale-zg1hbmlh-x0kdz Involuntarily I flagged an alt-account of a whale;] ''Humor. March 9, 2018'' | ||
| + | * '''@ura-soul''' : [https://steemit.com/steemit/@ura-soul/real-steemit-censoring-flagged-comments-in-steemit-being-completely-removed-now-not-just-hidden Real Steemit censoring?! Flagged Comments In Steemit Being Completely Removed Now (Not Just Hidden)?] ''March 13, 2018'' | ||
| + | * '''@jerrybanfield''' : [https://steemit.com/steem/@jerrybanfield/why-is-the-steem-price-low-how-do-we-fix-it Why is the Steem Price Low? How Do We Fix It?] ''June 27, 2018'' | ||
| + | * '''@guiltyparties''' : [https://steemit.com/flag/@guiltyparties/the-flag-ring The Flag Ring] ''July 12, 2018'' | ||
| + | * '''@steemitblog''' : [https://steemit.com/poll/@steemitblog/poll-flags-or-downvotes Poll: Flags or Downvotes?] ''April 30, 2019'' | ||
| − | ==Related articles | + | ==Related articles== |
* [[Cheetah]] | * [[Cheetah]] | ||
* [[Curation]] | * [[Curation]] | ||
| + | * [[Plagiarism]] | ||
| + | * [[Reputation System]] | ||
| + | * [[Rewards]] | ||
* [[STEEM Tokens]] | * [[STEEM Tokens]] | ||
* [[Steemit]] | * [[Steemit]] | ||
* [[Steemian]] | * [[Steemian]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==External links== |
* '''Webopedia''' : [http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/F/flag.html Flag] ''Retrieved in 6/17/2017'' | * '''Webopedia''' : [http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/F/flag.html Flag] ''Retrieved in 6/17/2017'' | ||
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| + | ==In other languages== | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[Bahasa Indonesia]] (Indonesian) : [[Flag (id)]] | ||
| + | * [[Español]] (Spanish) : [[Flag (es)]] | ||
| + | * [[日本語]] (Japanese) : [[フラグ]] | ||
| + | * [[Português]] (Portuguese : [[Bandeira]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:23, 2 May 2019
In software development, Flag means to mark an object to indicate that a particular event has occurred or that the object marked is unusual in some way. Steemit interface warns that flagging a post can remove rewards and make the material less visible. It recommends some common reasons to flag:
- Disagreement on rewards
- Fraud or Plagiarism
- Hate Speech or Internet Trolling
- Intentional miscategorized content or Spam
Steemian Thomas Te Aroha Kohi (@senseiteekay) defended that the flag was created for fair scoring of content and to report abuse. For him, the term "flag" is negative and that it should only be used to police malevolent activity on the platform, such as physical abuse or other illegal activities that the general public finds absolutely intolerable. If someone posts plagiarism, material that is copyrighted by law, it is too considered abusive behavior, because it is illegal.[1]
Tim Cliff (@timcliff) thinks the "Disagreement on rewards", included in the "common reasons to flag" list, is very subjective. He alerts that the list is not exclusive though, people are allowed to flag for any reason they want. He has a suggestion: If you get flagged - don't take it personally.[2]
Contents
Downvote
To many other steemians Flags are simply a negative vote. The difference between an upvote and a flag vote is that you will not earn any curation awards for flagging. While upvoting adds reputation to the author, a flag will remove reputation from an author. In both up and down voting, the effect of your vote is determined by your own voting power.
Flagging is NOT used as a method of disagreeing with what the author wrote or to show that you don't like the topic chosen by the author. Flagging should normally not be done except for situations where the author has deliberately and repeatedly broken the rules of conduct on the Steemit platform.
Plagiarism would be a reason to flag someone, but generally only after politely explaining that you think the author has used unauthorized content. The author should be given sufficient time to respond and correct their mistake or prove ownership of the content.
Inappropriate use of tags would be another reason to flag, but again, the same courtesy should be shown to the author due to the fact everyone can make a mistake. In this situation you can follow @senseiteekay way of thinking: "If I disagree with something, I either try to voice my opinion with reasoning, and if myself or the other person can not reach an understanding, I simply choose to walk away.[1]
Flag Wars
By flagging someone, you're attacking both their reputation and their potential rewards on the platform. Since the Steemit's official launch in July 4th, 2016 there are some discussion over the use of flags. In January 2017, it seems that large stakeholders (whales) have taken it upon themselves to dictate the value of certain posts, citing that they're policing content for the good of the platform. Some steemians called this situation a Flag Wars, both concerned and in humorous ways. The steemian @inertia also created a script that helped define, search and analyze these situations.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Steemit - Value is Subjective Written by Thomas Te Aroha Kohi (@senseiteekay) in Steemit in January 2017
- ↑ Flagging Written by Tim Cliff (@timcliff) in Steemit in January 2017
- ↑ How to Find Flag Wars with Ruby Written by @inertia in Steemit in January 2017
Links
- Steemit : https://www.steemit.com
- @yougotflagged : https://steemit.com/@yougotflagged Created in February 2017
- @gtg : Fun with Flags February 25, 2017
- @timcliff : Everything you need to know about potential payouts and flagging (for new users) February 27, 2017
- @rossenpavlov : @yougotflagged is here to flag you just for the sake of it April 13, 2017
- @riskdebonair : Flag Wars - Strengthening the community and increasing user retention? April 14, 2017
- @sykochica : Answering Common Questions: How do I know if I got Flagged? June 18, 2017
- @craig-grant : Steemit FLAG hurts both ways, and even more, use MUTE instead July 4, 2017
- @chitty : I will Flag all spammy comments July 7, 2017
- @ura-soul : Stopping Downvote Censorship on Steemit: Suggestions For a New Model for Anti-Spam That Prevents Malicious Censorship July 21, 2017
- @davidk : SteemHater! The newest Steemit tool to find out who hates you July 21, 2017
- @freezepeach : @freezepeach: The Flag Abuse Neutralizer July 22, 2017
- @charles1 : Down voting : A Motivational Killer or A Strategic Use of Power? August 2, 2017
- @kenistyles : Plagiarism: What can we do about it? (THE STORY OF MY FIRST FLAG!!) August 9, 2017
- @whatsup : My Recent Flaggy Behavior - Steemy thoughts August 13, 2017
- @stackin : I GOT "FLAGGED" OVER 1000+ TIMES LAST NIGHT! Well, That's Life... Let Me Explain August 24, 2017
- @distress2success : The Dark Side of Steemit - Users with Negative Reputation September 13, 2017
- @sirlunchthehost : Vlogging Class # 2 W/ @sirlunchthehost. "What to do when you get flagged Edition" + HW and Mini Vlog update. DON"T WORRY BREAK GLASS IN CASE OF FLAG October 4th, 2017
- @guiltyparties : Flagging 101 October 19, 2017
- @sarahabed : Obsessive Downvoting /Tagging Posts- A Method of Silencing & Censoring Curators on Steemit November 9, 2017
- @michelle.gent : How about unflagging my posts? November 20, 2017
- @schattenjaeger : If You Accept the Upvotes, You Really Need to Accept the Downvotes November 20, 2017
- @kevinwong : The Value of Downvotes Explained November 21, 2017
- @acidyo : Some info about my activity and my stance on flags December 26, 2017
- @steemflagrewards : Steem Flag Rewards: Quick Intro and Jury Selection January 2, 2018
- @spiritualmax : Screw Malicious Flagging: 1 Flag Vs 130+ Votes January 18, 2018
- @phgnomo : Steemit Flag Wars: You don't have to flag anyone if you don't want to. Help the Steem community to survive by using your power to HEAL. January 25, 2018
- @kalvas : Involuntarily I flagged an alt-account of a whale; Humor. March 9, 2018
- @ura-soul : Real Steemit censoring?! Flagged Comments In Steemit Being Completely Removed Now (Not Just Hidden)? March 13, 2018
- @jerrybanfield : Why is the Steem Price Low? How Do We Fix It? June 27, 2018
- @guiltyparties : The Flag Ring July 12, 2018
- @steemitblog : Poll: Flags or Downvotes? April 30, 2019
Related articles
External links
- Webopedia : Flag Retrieved in 6/17/2017
In other languages
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) : Flag (id)
- Español (Spanish) : Flag (es)
- 日本語 (Japanese) : フラグ
- Português (Portuguese : Bandeira
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