@robertgenito How about this: If a person flags/downvotes a post, the downvoter looses the equal value of any steem that was removed by the flag/downvote. If the downvote is for outright censorship this solution may not work. If the downvote is just to be mean or anti-competitve the downvoter may think twice. Thoughts...
That's an interesting thought. I do see the solution as simple: if you like something, then it is boosted for higher visibility in the community. If you don't like it... well... then keep looking and move on with your life! :D